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• Nuestra America: 30 Inspiring Latinas/latinos Who Have Shaped the United States

  Vourvoulias, Sabrina

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  Nuestra América celebrates influential Latina/o/xs throughout history and their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States. This is a great book for teachers looking to create a more…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Spirit Run

  a 6,000-mile Marathon Through North America's Stolen Land

  Álvarez, Noé,

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  Álvarez is captivated during a presentation about the Peace and Dignity Journey (PDJ), in which runners traverse the continent on a spiritual and physical journey to celebrate, heal, and unite indigenous peoples. During a time in his life…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tell Me How It Ends

  Luiselli, Valeria

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  Tell Me How It Ends speaks boldly about the painful reality undocumented, and many times unaccompanied, children face in the U.S. immigration system as well as their traumatic journeys.

• Ordinary Girls

  a Memoir

  Díaz, Jaquira,

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  Reminiscent of Tara Westover’s Educated, Kiese Laymon’s Heavy, Mary Karr’s The Liars’ Club, and Terese Marie Mailhot’s Heart Berries, Jaquira Díaz’s memoir provides a vivid portrait of a life lived in (and beyond) the borders of Puerto…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• '68

  the Mexican Autumn of the Tlatelolco Massacre

  Taibo, Paco Ignacio, II, 1949-

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  The student movement of 1968 in Mexico City is not defined by “one day of death but by 123 days of heroic strike”. In his book, '68: The Mexican Autumn of the Tlatelolco Massacre, Paco Ignacio Taibo II masterfully uses anecdotal narrative…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Latino Americans

  the 500-year Legacy That Shaped a Nation

  Suarez, Ray, 1957-

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  Latino Americans by Suárez is an inspiring read, thoroughly documented, that enlightens the reader regarding our Latin American heritage and legacy in the United States.

• Stranger

  the Challenge of a Latino Immigrant in the Trump Era

  Ramos, Jorge, 1958-

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  Ramos shares his life as a happy young boy in Mexico to his migration to the U.S. where as an immigrant he rises to the very top of his profession and becomes an inspirational leader to millions of Latinos and non-Latinos for his objective…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sonny Montes and Mexican American Activism in Oregon

  May, Glenn Anthony

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  With Sonny Montes and Mexican American Activism in Oregon, Glenn Anthony May makes a major contribution to the literature on Oregon and Chicano history. On one level a biography of Oregon's leading Chicano activist, the book also tells…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Latin Grilling

  Recipes to Share, From Patagonian Asado to Yucatecan Barbecue and More

  Castro, Lourdes, 1971 December 9-

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  From the steamy jungles of the Yucatán to the verdant valleys along the Andes, Latin Grilling goes beyond typical barbecue fare and familiar Mexican and Tex-Mex standards to present more than 90 recipes that showcase the diversity of Latin…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Everything You Need to Know About Latino History

  Novas, Himilce

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  More than ever, this concise yet comprehensive reference guide is the ideal introduction to the vast and varied Latina/o/xs history and culture.

• Latinx

  the New Force in American Politics and Culture

  Morales, Ed, 1956-

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  Latinx” (pronounced “La-teen-ex”) is the gender-neutral term that covers one of the largest and fastest growing minorities in the United States, accounting for 17 percent of the country. Over 58 million Americans belong to the category,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• An African American and Latinx History of the United States

  Ortiz, Paul

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  This narrative, intersectional history describes the shared struggle for African American and Latinx civil rights, and argues that the “Global South” was crucial to the development of the United States.

• An Organizer's Tale

  Speeches

  Chavez, Cesar, 1927-1993,

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  This extensive collection of Chavez's speeches and writings chronicles his progression and development as a leader, and includes previously unpublished material. From speeches to spread the word of the Delano Grape Strike to testimony…Read moreRead more of this annotation