Poems by young Latino American authors have been collected in this book. Each poem appears in English and Spanish. The poets express their feelings and experiences related to growing up in the United States. A few are original creations. Each entry includes an introduction explaining its source and illustrated hand and body movements.
Colorful illustrations help bring the Spanish and English words alive.
The 15 tales in this volume each represent a different culture from the Caribbean and Central and South America. Black and white illustrations accompany each tale. The text appears in English and Spanish. This unusual and inspirational alphabet book is dedicated to the memory of Cesar Chavez. Bright and engaging gauche paintings illustrate the poems.