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Rudolfo Anaya, author of children's book Bless Me, Ultima Gloria E. Anzaldúa , author of Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza and co-author of This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color
Later in the century during the 1960s to early 1970s, Latino children's literature became popular alongside the Chicano movement, which embodied social issues, peace, and education. [4] Pura Belpré , a Puerto Rican librarian in New York wrote many children's books in the 60s based on Puerto Rican Folklore.
The Latino and Hispanic communities are invaluable, storied and here to stay. That’s why we’ve rounded up a symphony of diverse voices to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month , which is ...
He strongly believed that post-secondary education was the only way Chicanos could evolve from migrant work. He worked in public schools until he could further his education at the University of Oklahoma, where he graduated with a PhD in Romance Languages and Literature in 1969. [6] Rivera's extensive education gave him the step up that he needed.
Novels, short stories, poetry, young adult literature: Subject: Hispanic and Latino American culture, LGBT: Notable works: Carry Me Like Water, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, The Inexplicable Logic of My Life, Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club: Notable awards: American Book Award (1992) PEN/Faulkner ...
Alma Flor Ada (born January 3, 1938) is a Cuban-American author of children's books, poetry, and novels. [1] A Professor Emerita at the University of San Francisco, she is recognized for her work promoting bilingual and multicultural education in the United States.
Juan Felipe Herrera (born on December 27, 1948) is an American poet, performer, writer, toonist, teacher, and activist. Herrera was the 21st United States Poet Laureate from 2015 to 2017. [1]
Aragón is the winner of an Academy of American Poets College Prize and the 2010 Outstanding Latino/a Cultural Award in Literary Arts or Publications from the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education. Aragón is a member of the prestigious Macondo Writers Workshop, the workshop founded by Sandra Cisneros. [6]