Latino Fiction
(Select any title to request it from the library's catalog)
Bless
Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya (En español
- Bendíceme,
última)
The story of a boy in New Mexico in the 40's experiencing the
contrast of old and new ways, especially in spirituality.
Breaking
Through by Francisco Jiménez (En español
- Senderos
fronterizos)
A 15-year-old boy from a migrant farm worker family overcomes
a past of poverty to excel and go to college.
The
Circuit by Francisco Jiménez (En español
- Cajas
de cartón)
Stories from the life of an immigrant child from Mexico during
the very hard times of the late 40’s, as he alternates between
migrant farm work and the classroom.
The
Crossing by Gary Paulsen
An orphan on the streets Juarez crosses paths with a Vietnam veteran
from across the border.
The
House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (En
español - La
casa en Mango Street)
A popular series of stories about the life of Esperanza in the
Latino community of Chicago.
Jesse
by Gary Soto
Two Mexican American brothers hope that junior college will help
them escape a life of tedious physical labor.
Parrot
in the Oven by Victor Martinez (en español
- El
loro en el horno)
Manny struggles to fit into a crazy world as well as a family
torn with conflict between his mother and father.
Check Out Other Reading Lists
Back
to top |
This page last updated September 26, 2008 by the
Web Team
