Simple, lively, and easy-to-understand science books in Spanish for the very young are the new reality in the publishing world. In contrast to previous years where there has been a wider selection of books for beginning, middle, and advanced readers, today publishers in the United States (with a few exceptions) seem to be concentrating on books…

Lists Spanish language books for children ranging from wordless picture books to adolescent love stories and translated popular novels. This year's list includes publishers from Latin America, in particular Mexico's Fondo de Cultura Economica. (MMU)

Presents a listing of Spanish-language books for children and adolescents recently published in Mexico, Venezuela, Spain, Colombia, and Argentina. The books are categorized as biography, history, historical fiction, folklore, poetry, religion, fiction, and literature for the very young. (SM)

This bibliographic essay discussing books in Spanish for children and young adults includes both books which have a high potential for involving or interesting young readers and those which are basically dull. Tentative grade levels for each book are given in the 23-item bibliography at the end of the article. (EJS)

Intended to aid teachers, librarians, and others in the selection of Spanish-language books for children in grades K-12, the annotated guide includes books by Hispanic authors which highlight the lifestyle, folklore, heroes, history, fiction, poetry, theatre, and classical literature of Hispanic cultures. Most books included in the guide have been…

Provides a descriptive list of two dozen Spanish language books for children and young adults on subjects ranging from science and mathematics to history and literature. All the books come from publishers in Spain, and many of the books can be used with students learning Spanish as a second language as well as with native Spanish speakers. (GR)

Provides an annotated bibliography of recommended Spanish-language children's books. A total of 15 books are grouped in the following categories: (1) books for the very young; (2) fiction; (3) folklore; (4) literature; (5) poetry; and (6) history. (EV)

This bibliographic essay reviews recent books about Mexico written for serious students and/or young adult readers; recent books for children and young adults which reflect authors' misunderstanding of Mexico, Mexicans, and Mexican-Americans; and recent books about Mexico and Mexican-Americans that might appeal to young readers with special…

Presents a bibliography of recent noteworthy books in Spanish for children and adolescents, published in Latin American and Spain, which should invite young Spanish-speaking readers into the world of reading. (SL)

Discusses excellent Spanish translations of popular American books for children, examples of outstanding bilingual books in English and Spanish, poetry books, and examples of inferior bilingual books published in the United States. A list of 32 books noting author, title, translator, publisher, publication date, and suggested grade level is…

From an amusing introduction to the human body, to adaptations of some of the world's best-loved literature, to exquisite art books and biographies, to poignantly honest fiction, the recently published books in this annotated bibliography will appeal to Spanish-speaking adolescents (or those who wish to practice their Spanish). (Author)

This annotated bibliography includes 18 titles that appeal to Spanish-speaking teens under the categories of contemporary novels, historical fiction, longtime favorites, health, and myths and legends. A sidebar lists dealers of books in Spanish for children and young adults. (LRW)

This selection of recent noteworthy books about Latinos offers children and young adults views of Latino cultures in the United States and abroad. Eleven books are described, including folk tales, histories for young people, and discussions of Latin-American art. (SLD)

Describes a survey that examined librarians' attitudes and practices regarding the selection, acquisition and use of books in Spanish for children and young adults in public libraries that serve a significant number of Hispanic Americans. The discussion covers variables that influence these decisions, such as pressure from outside groups. (Four…