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Tony Diaz, “Librotraficante,” wins 2012 Downs Intellectual Freedom award
When Mexican-American studies courses were discontinued in Arizona and certain books were removed from classrooms, Tony Diaz and his group of literary rebels mobilized. Coining himself, “el...
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5 books for Valentine’s Day for your kids
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and stories of love are already filling the internet. And listening to a good story is one of a child’s favorite pastimes. So why not develop your child’s...
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Wanted: Latino book characters
TUCSON- Christina Cuevas and Emma Peterson are two eighth-grade students who love to read. “I like imagining the stuff that happens in the books, it’s fun to go to a new world,” Cuevas says. But it’s a...
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Using audiobooks to boost your child’s literacy
A recent article in the University for Arizona News says that only 16 percent of Latino students in Arizona are proficient readers. And studies have shown that by 8th grade, Latino students fall way...
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Opinion: Applying team management skills to a happy family life
CHICAGO — Though everyone can agree that it’s important to cultivate a happy family life, there are those who will despise the idea of running their family like a business. Ignore them. And then run,...
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Texas state legislators seek to limit ethnic history studies in college...
Students at public universities in Texas may no longer be able to take courses focusing on racial, ethnic or gender history to fulfill their core requirements for an undergraduate degree under new...
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LGBT and immigrant themed books added to California public school’s...
Alongside popular K-12 books like “The Scarlet Letter” and “Of Mice and Men,” a list of books dealing with LGBT and illegal immigration issues will be included in the California Department of...
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Latina Leaders: Helping Latinos succeed in education and achieve career success
Mariela Dabbah, immigrated to New York City from Buenos Aires when she was 24 and bright-eyed. Two decades later, her bright vision has far from faded. She has been focused on helping Latinos succeed...
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SpanglishBaby: Keeping my growing sons interested in reading Spanish
In my father’s grand tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving in April — or whenever else he felt like it — he and I didn’t celebrate my birthday in May. We did celebrate it with cake or maybe a family...
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Opinion: The inconvenience – and joy – of a printed book
According to his critics, Stephen King is not only callous to the desires of some of his most ardent fans but also clinging to the past in deciding to release his new book “Joyland” in print only. But...
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Celebrating Papi: Handmade Father’s Day Gifts
Here comes Father’s Day and maybe your familia is looking for a handmade gift that doesn’t involve ties or golf. Maybe Papi prefers camping or iPhones or gardening instead? Here are some original...
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A novelist who bridges old and new worlds wins prestigious prize
A novelist who has so insightfully written about Spain’s turbulent history, the tragic effects of totalitarianism and the persecution of minorities – all intertwined with his experiences in New York...
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Documents show FBI monitored Mexican author Carlos Fuentes
The FBI and the U.S. State Department closely monitored Mexican author Carlos Fuentes for more than two decades because he was considered a communist and a sympathizer of Cuba’s Fidel Castro, recently...
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On gay pride weekend, 3 LGBT authors you should know
In honor of gay pride weekend, we’ve put together a list of Latino LGBT authors to watch. Whether it is a story about struggling to reconcile with culture, or writing about coming out, here are three...
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Should you use incentives to keep your child reading?
Should you use incentives to keep your child reading? A few weeks ago on NPR’s Tell Me More show, Michel Martin mentioned that using incentives to get children to read is somewhat of a controversial...
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The 3 pre-literacy skills your preschooler needs-and how to make it happen
Hispanic students are the fastest growing ethnic group, making up nearly a quarter of public school enrollment. Yet they continue to come in last when it comes to literacy achievement. One of the most...
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Four great summer reads from Latin American and Latino authors
Looking for a really good book to take on vacation, or to while away a few lazy summer afternoons? Here are four great reads: “My Fathers Ghost Is Climbing in the Rain” by Patricio Pron Patricio Pron...
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From gangs to literature, a Chicano poet’s frank look at machismo
Chicano poet David Tomas Martinez received an MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University and is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Houston where he is an editor of Gulf Coast...
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Summer reads: brilliant takes on Nuyoricans, random murder and narco-literatura
Puerto Rican poet, novelist, and essayist Giannina Braschi is a true force of nature. Born in 1953 into an affluent San Juan family, by the age of 14 she was the youngest female tennis champion in...
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Opinion: Tucson, Arizona schools deport Mexican-American writers from...
Warning. This post contains mind-altering thoughts banned in Arizona. It’s always banned book week for Mexican Americans. However, Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) officials wanted to make this...
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