10 Memorable Latina TV Characters
Entertainment, Life
Love it or hate it, we live in a TV-obsessed world. And despite the onslaught of reality shows, the TV universe is still a bit more whitewashed than our actual reality.
Slowly but surely diversity in all its forms (gender roles, sexual…
Latin Power 2.0: The Latino List Volume Two
Entertainment, Life
Growing up as a first-generation Colombiana in the United States during the 1980s, the references in popular culture that depicted what it meant to be Latino in this country were limited. It was mostly a two-dimensional Que Pasa U.S.A representation…
A Mom’s Perfect Costume for an Imperfect Halloween
Life, Opinions
Every fall, I vow to decorate the house for Halloween by October 15. Every year I promise myself to take the kids to a pumpkin patch, buy several pumpkins of different sizes and have a grand time carving them. Of course I want my jack-o-lanterns…
Dealing with Fear of Trick-or-Treaters
Life, Opinions
It wasn’t until I moved to San Francisco in 1997 that I understood what a big deal Halloween and trick-or-treating are in the U.S. Back then, the notorious Castro Halloween street party was still in full swing. That was the real deal! I…
Let Me Help!/¡Quiero ayudar!
Bilingual Books, Books, Life
Let Me Help!/¡Quiero ayudar!
By Alma Flor Ada • Illustrated by Angela Domínguez
Lee & Low Books • 2012 • 32 pages
Paperback ($8.95)
ISBN: 978-0-89239-239-1
Ages 8-10
Precious lessons are bundled in this fun read that presents…
7 Signs That You Shouldn’t Marry Him
Life, Love & Relationships
As much as I hate to admit it, I, too, want to be a bride. Even though I’m a career oriented and driven mujer, I want to put on that exquisite, long white dress and walk down the aisle. One thing I refuse to do, however, is settle. I always…
How to Tell if You're in an Abusive Relationship
Life, Love & Relationships
In any relationship, there's a fine line between passion and control. Here's how to tell the difference. And how to protect yourself.
HIS WORDS HURT MORE THAN YOU THINK
In one study, 77% of college women copped to being, or having…
On My Block: Stories and Paintings by Fifteen Artists
Books, Life, Picture Books
On My Block: Stories and Paintings by Fifteen Artists
Editied by Dana Goldberg
Lee & Low • 2012 • 30 pages
Paperback ($8.95)
ISBN: 978-0892392407
Ages 6 and up
On My Block is a true celebration of diversity in words and pictures.…
The Storyteller’s Candle/La velita de los cuentos
Bilingual Books, Books, Life
The Storyteller’s Candle/La velita de los cuentos
By Lucía González • Illustrated by Lulu Delacre
Lee & Low Books • 2012 • 32 pages
Paperback ($9.95)
ISBN: 978-0892392377
Ages 6-8
Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican…