Allusions to culture and religion frequently appear in Hispanic American children's literature. These allusions resonate with those who share the culture and help those students connect with the book. These same allusions inform those who are not of the culture and broaden their understanding. This paper will provide examples of such allusions…

Each year, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) releases its annual list of scientific advances that represent significant progress in the field. The 20 studies selected have given new insight into the complex causes of autism and potential risk factors, studied clues that could lead to earlier diagnosis, and evaluated promising…

This annotated bibiliography provides background information on three main groups of Hispanic Americans (Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cuban Americans) and is arranged to reflect the diverse histories, experiences, and cultures of these Hispanic subgroups. The bibliography includes both English publications and bilingual publications…

Lists good books and insensitive and stereotyped books about Hispanic Americans for young readers. A tentative grade level is indicated, along with a brief description of each book. Those that are recommended are marked. An annotated bibliography of 17 titles is grouped by children and adolescents. (SLD)

In Texas and other border states, the increasing numbers of Hispanic students magnifies the numbers of non-English speakers or limited English speakers. The statewide Texas distribution of students revealed that 58% of all students are minority students, with Hispanics making up the largest minority group, 40.6% of all students. This paper…

This bibliography of 369 new titles in the Coleccion Tloque Nahuaque contains materials for and about Hispanic Americans, particularly Mexican Americans. The largest subject divisions are literature with 70 titles, history with 61, economics with 44, and education with 27. Other subject areas include animal husbandry, anthropology, art, arts and…

This bibliography of 148 new titles in the Coleccion Tloque Nahuaque contains materials for and about Hispanic Americans, particularly Mexican Americans. The largest subject divisions are literature with 24 titles, bilingual education with 18, and history with 15. Other subject areas include agricultural labor, anthropology, art, bibliographies,…

This book discusses the demographic, cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and educational characteristics of Hispanic children and youth. Chapters cover: (1) historical and demographic overview (history of Hispanic presence in the United States, geographic distribution, population size and growth, migration, social and cultural patterns, parent…

This bibliography contains entries for 230 items in the field of Chicano Area Studies by the Coleccion Tloque Nahuaque, within the Library of the University of California at Santa Barbara. Books and booklets are listed which contain materials on a number of areas including art, arts and crafts, bibliographies, bilingual education, border studies,…

This bibliography contains 89 citations for books intended to provide children with an understanding of and an appreciation for the people, customs, history, geography, art, and folklore of Latin America, Spain, and those of Hispanic heritage in the United States. Users of the bibliography are urged to use guidelines of the National Council on…

This annotated bibliography lists 35 books (by 31 authors), 9 films, and 8 filmstrips appropriate for use in planning library programs for Hispanic children up to age nine. The appropriate age or grade level is indicated for most of the books. Addresses of 12 distributors of Spanish books are included. (EJS)

This annotated bibliography contains approximately 900 citations of material written about Puerto Ricans residing in the mainland United States. Also included is a section listing published bibliographies that cover literature on Puerto Rico and Puerto Ricans. Citations within each section are listed in alphabetical order by author or sponsoring…

Presents an annotated bibliography of Latina/Latino poetry anthologies that are considered well-suited for college introductory-level courses. These texts offer teachers and readers the elements needed to begin to understand and appreciate this type of poetry and how it can be meaningful. (SM)

Because of its complex history, Puerto Rico's legend and myth surpass the literature of other regions and present special characteristics and problems pertaining to its population. Bibliographic control of Puerto Rican publications is often insufficient and there is a need for an organized and extensive bibliography which covers all disciplines…

Introduces readers and researchers to the rapidly growing body of work referred to as "Nuyorican" literature, works by second-generation Puerto Ricans of the New York Puerto Rican political and cultural awakening of the late 1960s. Includes anthologies, prose fiction, poetry, drama, criticism, and journals. (SR)