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Social Education, 2000
Presents the story of Megan O'Rourke and her family from their life in Ireland, the experience of living through the Great Irish Famine, and their journey to New York City. States that this is a work of historical fiction. Includes a glossary of terms, questions, and activities. (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Fiction, Foreign Countries, Hunger

Marino, Katherine – History Teacher, 1998
Focuses on how the migration of Vietnamese to the United States affected the women's roles within their families and society. Discusses how Vietnamese women ensured familial stability by maintaining a balance between U.S. and Vietnamese cultures. Provides an annotated bibliography. (CMK)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Cultural Differences, Essays, Family Life
Heyck, Denis Lynn Daly – 1994
This anthology of creative works and essays paints a portrait of the rich and complex mixture of Latino cultures in the United States. The collection is broadly inclusive in terms of genre, discipline, and ethnicity and is intended for readers interested in any or all of the major aspects of Latino culture. The book is organized around six…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Ethnicity, Family Characteristics
Continuing Education Inst., Needham, MA. – 1998
This document contains 48 pieces of writing that were authored by employees of six different businesses who participated in an adult diploma program. A variety of genres are represented, including poems, personal narratives, book reviews, essays, letters, and fiction. The works are grouped under the following broad headings: goals, freedom,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Creative Writing