Cool salsa : bilingual poems on growing up Latino in the United States

Format:

Book

Title:

Cool salsa : bilingual poems on growing up Latino in the United States

ISBN:

9780449704363

Edition:

1st Ballantine books ed.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

xxii, 136 pages ; 18 cm

Contents:

School days -- Home and homeland -- Memories -- Hard times -- Time to party -- A promising future.

Summary:

Here are the sights, sounds & smells of Latino culture in America in thirty-six vibrant, moving, angry, beautiful & varied voices, including Alicia Gaspar de Alba, Ana Castillo, Sandra Cisneros, Luis J. Rodriguez, Gary Soto & Martin Espada. Presented in both English & Spanish, each poem helps us to discover what it is like to grow up Hispanic in America. An acclaimed collection of poems about life in America by young Latinos--in a bilingual edition. Featuring an introduction by Oscar Hijuelos. Recipient of starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Kirkus Review, Bulletin and Horn Book.

Reading Level:

Young Adult.

Subject(s):

Children's poetry, American -- Hispanic American authors -- Translations into Spanish.

Children's poetry, Hispanic American (Spanish) -- Translations into English.

Children's poetry, American -- Hispanic American authors.

Children's poetry, Hispanic American (Spanish)

Hispanic American children -- Juvenile poetry.

American poetry -- Hispanic American authors.

Hispanic American youth -- Juvenile poetry.

Hispanic Americans -- Juvenile poetry.

American poetry -- Collections.

Spanish language materials -- Bilingual.

Hispanic American children -- Poetry.

Hispanic American youth -- Poetry.

Genre:

Juvenile works.

Poetry.

Translations.

Children's poetry, American.

Children's poetry, Hispanic American (Spanish)

American poetry.

Materiales en español -- Bilingüe.

Added Author:

Carlson, Lori M.

Holds:

Available:*

Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Salem Main Library	J 811.54 Cool 1994	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Dallas Public Library	811.54 C77	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Jefferson Public Library	TEEN SPAN 811.54 CARLSON	Searching... Unknown
Searching... McMinnville Public Library	811 Cool	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Monmouth Public Library	SPANISH 811 COOL	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Silver Falls Library	811.008 COOL	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

"Poetry with a distinct flavor: a skillfully mixed appetizer."
--Kirkus Reviews (starred)
Here are the sights, sounds, and smells of Latino culture in America in thirty-six vibrant, moving, angry, beautiful and varied voices, including Alicia Gaspar de Alba, Ana Castillo, Sandra Cisneros, Luis J. Rodríguez, Gary Soto, and Martín Espada.
Presented in both English and Spanish, each poem helps us to discover the stories behind the mangoes and memories, prejudice and fear, love and life--how it was and is to grow up Hispanic in America....
"The subtle but singing lyrics frequently have a colloquial tone that will speak to many young readers."
--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred)
"Excellent enrichment...Whether discussing the immigrant's frustration at not being able to speak English...the familiar adolescent desire to belong, or celebrating the simple joys of life, these fine poems are incisive and photographic in their depiction of a moment."
--School Library Journal (starred)