Twenty-one poems about growing up in an Hispanic neighborhood and the delights of everyday items such as sprinklers, the library, etc. Traditional Literature West, John O., ed. 1988 August House. Collection of stories, proverbs, legends and other folklore, reflecting Mexican-American culture. Hispanic and Spanish Adult Books Recommended by James Madison University Secondary Education Minor students.
Hispanic literature tends to be passionate, often dealing with politics and romance.
Marquez, Gabriel Garcia. Chronicle of a Death Foretold . Translated from the Spanish. Ballantine Books, 1982. Highly recommended in student review.