A collection of writings by the poet, novelist, and essayist recalling her childhood spent shuttling between the land of her birth and the family home in New Jersey.
One of the most famous leaders of the Chicano civil rights movement, Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales, was a multifaceted and charismatic, bigger-than-life hero who inspired his followers not only by taking
Traces the lives of three generations of the author's family, and recounts the circumstances that led them to emigrate from Mexico to the United States
Rhythmic prose and vivid illustrations combine to create an affectionate and amusing story about sibling rivalry and an important Hispanic holiday tradition: making tamales.
On her death bed, Huitzitzilin, an old woman of royal Mexican heritage, tells young Father Benito of her life, what the Aztec culture was like before the arrival of the Spanish, and how an initial all
Traces the lives of three generations of the author's family, and recounts the circumstances that led them to emigrate from Mexico to the United States
After enjoying a blended fruit drink called aguas frescas during a festival celebrating Mexico's independence, seven-year-old Alicia and her mother make their own at home, then invite Alicia's soccer
A selection of the author's plays includes his most critically acclaimed works, exploring the theme of a search for identity in such settings as World War II, nineteenth-century California, and the te
