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S.A.L.S.A. Lista de idioma español / S.A.L.S.A. Spanish Language Literature Summary for All

S.A. L.S.A. is an acronym for "Spanish Literature Summary for All" - a curated list created by a team of CPS librarians to showcase the very best new Spanish language literature appropriate for school library and classroom collections, grades PreK-12. Fictional, informational and poetry books are selected, representing high standards of writing and/or illustrations that are best suited to meet grade level curriculum demands as well as appeal to student interests. The S.A.L.S.A. list is updated biennially by the CPS Libraries Team.

2012 breakdown of languages spoken at CPS


S.A.L.S.A. is an acronym for "Spanish Award-winning Literature Seminar for All" - a professional workshop session geared towards showcasing Spanish language titles appropriate for school library and classroom collections, grades PreK-8. **S.A.L.S.A. Titles 2014** Grades K-8 2014 (Excel and PDF versions)
 * S **** panish-language A ward-winning L iterature S ession for A ll **

**S.A.L.S.A. Titles 2012/2013** Grades K-3:

Grade K-3 S.A.L.S.A.Webinar: Click the triangular Play button to begin the webinar. []

Grades 4-8:

Grade 4-8 S.A.L.S.A. 2012/2013 Webinar: Click the triangular Play button to begin the webinar. []

**S.A.L.S.A. Titles 2011/2012**

**S.A.L.S.A. Titles 2010/2011 ** S.A.L.S.A. Titles 2009/2010 ==
 * S.A.L.S.A. 2008/2009 Titles ** [[file:SALSA Titles 2008-2009.docx]]

**Resources Students May Use Independently in the Library** **Storyplace.org** - The Children'sDigital Library in English and Spanish []

**Cuentos y Mas** (Stories and More) - Bilingual stories and videocasts []

**TeachingBooks.net** - Original, in-studio movies of authors and illustrators and a wealth of multimedia resources on books is provided. []


 * Encyclopedia Britannica Online (Spanish Version) ** []

**Reading is Fundamental – Latino Outreach Initiative – Recommended Books:** []

**Iguana** **magazine** in Spanish for ages 7-12 []

Viva Spanish.org - Interactive rebus stories PreK-3rd grade []

Scholastic: Maya and Miguel Meet the Characters - []

Teach Me Spanish for Kids - []

Interactive Spanish Language Exercises - []

Online Resources for Locating Children’s and Young Adult Literature About Latinos **Kay Vandergrift’s children’s literature website **– This comprehensive website includes a plethora of information about many aspects of children’s literature including a page devoted to **quality books about Latinos **. The page is entitled Powerful Hispanic and Latin-American Images Revealed in Picture Books can be found at: __http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~kvander/ChildrenLit/hispanic.html__


 * The American Library Association **has compiled a list of children’s books about **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">"Becoming American: New Immigration Stories" **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">which can be accessed at: []

**<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Latino Children’s and Young Adult Book Awards Websites **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">:

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 * Pura Belpré** Award -
 * Tomás Rivera** Children’s Book Award - []


 * Américas** **Award** - []

<span style="font-family: tahoma,tahoma;">**Newbery**novels translated in Spanish [] <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;"><span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Imaginaria** <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">– Comprehensive website of recommended Spanish books for children and young adults (website is entirely written in Spanish) []

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;"> **Criticas** - An English Speaker's Guide to the Latest Spanish Language Literature []

**Imaginese Libros Blogspot** [] **Essential Guide to Spanish Reading from America Reads Spanish** Free Downloadable PDF []

= Print Resources for Locating Children's and Young Adult Literature About Latinos =

1. **<span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Isabel Schon’s Books **<span style="font-family: tahoma,tahoma;">- Since the late 1970’s, Schon has published professional books recommending the best children’s books about the Latino people and cultures (The Best of Latino Heritage series) and the best children’s books written in Spanish (Books in Spanish for Children & Young Adults series). She also periodically compiles bibliographies of recommended Latino children’s books for the Reading Teacher, Book Links, and Multicultural Review journals. For a listing of her books consult: []

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">2. Sherry York’s Books - **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Picture Books by Latino Writers **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">and **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Children’s and Young Adult Literature by Latino Writers **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">(both published in Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, 2002) provide biographical information of Latino authors and recommends books about Latinos for various age-levels of children.

3. Frances Ann Day’s **<span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Latina and Latino Voices in Literature **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">(Westport, Ct: Greenwood Press, 2003) introduces numerous authors from the Latino cultures along with their significant contributions.

4. Tim Wadham’s **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;"> Libros Esenciales: Building, Marketing, and Programming a Core Collection of Spanish Language Children’s Materials. **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">(New York: Neal-Schuman, 2007) lists many board books and picturebooks about Latinos or written in Spanish and suggests finger rhymes and book-related activities to accompany some of the recommended titles. Print Resources for Locating Children's and Young AdultLiterature About Latinos 5. __**Growing Up in the Americas**__ Book List sorted by Country from the Association for Library Service to Children/American Library Association. January 2009 []

6. In her book **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">A Magical Encounter: Latino Children’s Literature in the Classroom **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">(2003, 2nd ed.), Alma Flor Ada has complied a bibliography of Literature for Children and Adolescents by Latina and Latino Writers. 7. A **Guide for Librarians**, Teachers, Parents and Students.[|Children's and Young Adult Literature]

8. Excellent **collection development resource** for books of interest for urban youth.

9. R ecommended Picturebooks to Help __Young Children__ Understand Latino Culture

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 80%;">10. Recommended Picturebooks and Novels Representing Diversity for __Older Children__ and Young Adults Resources for Planning Latino Library Programs Professional resources to assist librarians with incorporating children’s and young adult books about Latinos into their library programs.

1. <span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">**REFORMA’s Children’s and Young Adults Services website** <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">offers many activities and resources for bilingual storytimes and resources. Available at: __http://www.reforma.org/CYASC.htm__

2. Schiller, Lara-Alecio, and Irby’s **<span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">The Bilingual Book of Rhymes, Songs, Stories, and Fingerplays **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">(2004) is a helpful collection of bilingual (Spanish/English) activities to use in your program.

3. Rose Treviño’s **<span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">The Pura Belpré Awards: Celebrating Latino Authors and Illustrators **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">(2006) **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">. **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">(Book and DVD).

4. **__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Read Me a Rhyme in Spanish and English __** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">by Rose Zertuche Trevino. Programming ideas for librarians who have bilingual patrons.

5. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">**Dígame un cuento/Tell Me A Story: Bilingual Library Programs for Children and Families** – Created by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, this useful online manual suggests bilingual story hour programs for Latino children and their families. Early childhood educators can consult this resource to learn about activities using Latino children’s books. Available at: __http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/pubs/bilingual/index.html__.

6. Pavon and Borrego’s book **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">25 Latino Craft Projects **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">(2003) is one of the best resources for multi-age book and craft suggestions for both traditional and family programs relating to Latino holidays. To supplement this book, I suggest Menard’s **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">The Latino Holiday Book: From Cinco de Mayo to Dia de los Muertos--the Celebrations ** and Traditions of Hispanic-Americans <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">(2004).

7. Alma Flor Ada’s **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Alma Flor Ada and You Vol. 1 **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">. (2005) provides numerous practical suggestions for integrating Latino children’s literature into the classroom (which can be adapted to the library program).

8. Angel Vigils’ **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman;">¡ <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Teatro!: Hispanic Plays for Young People **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">(1996) contains 14 plays based upon Latino culture. Children's Day / Book Day - El Día de los Niños / El Día de los Libros ALA Dia Resources []

Reforma Dia Resources []

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Pat Mora's Dia Resources h[|ttp://www.patmora.com/dia/dia_history.htm]

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">**Time to Read** and **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">El dia de los Niños/Day of the Child **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">– Activity ideas and suggestions for Latino literacy and Dia programs are available at this website sponsored by the National Latino Children’s Institute and Verizon Wireless: [|http://www.nlci.org/ElDiadeLosNinos/activities.html]

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">**El dia de los Niños/El dia de los libros (Day of the Child/Day of the Book) Toolkit** is a 100 page online document describing booktalks, author visits, storytelling, and other ideas that can be used to celebrate El dia de los Niños/El dia de los libros on April 30th. These suggestions can be used for units in the classroom all throughout the school year! The comprehensive document is available at: __[].__

Information on Library Services to Latino Youth and Their Families There are numerous print and non-print resources for assisting librarians serving Latino populations.

1. <span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">**REFORMA** <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">– an affiliate of ALA & the national association to promote library and information services to Latinos and the Spanish speaking. Available at: __http://www.reforma.org__.

2. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Center for Children & Families. (2002). **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Improving Access & Opportunity for Latinos in Early Childhood. **Available at: __http://www.ccf.edc.org/latinos/index.htm__

3. Moller, S. (2001). **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Library Services to Spanish Speaking Patrons: A Practical Guide **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.

4. Immroth, B. & McCook, K. (2000). **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Library Services to Youth of Hispanic Heritage **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">. Jefferson, NC: McFarland

5. Two excellent resources that can be combined to create Latino-friendly library environments are: Feinberg, Kuchner, & Feldman. (1998). **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">__Learning Environments for Young Children: Rethinking Library Spaces and Services.__ **Chicago: ALA; and Eggers-Piérola. (2005). __**<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Connections & Commitments: Reflecting Latino Values in Early Childhood Programs**.__ <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

6. Tim Wadham’s **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Programming with Latino Children’s Materials ( **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">1999) provides a sample flyer in English and Spanish that explains the difference between a library and a bookstore. He also offers a flyer entitled "How to Help Your Child Become a Reader," which can be used by librarians as they survey and interact with their local Latino communities.

7. G<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">ϋereña, S. (editor). (2000). **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Library Services to Latinos: An Anthology. **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Jefferson, NC: McFarland.

8. Alire, C. and Ayala, J. (2007). **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Serving Latino Communities: A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians, **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">2nd Edition **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">. **New York: Neal-Schuman.

9. **Growing Comunidad: Library Programs and Materials for Latino Youth from Dr. Jamie Naidoo** [] Latino Literacy (Outreach) Programs **¡Colorín Colorado!** <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">– Supported by the American Federation of Teachers, the National Institute for Literacy, and the U.S. Department of Education, this reading program provides information on the importance of reading in the lives of English Language Learner (ELL) children. **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Activities and links are available concerning children’s literature about Latinos, helping Latino families, how the school can serve Latino families, etc. **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Early childhood educators could consider using the activities, the free 92 page booklet, and video clips in units in their programs. Available at: __http://www.colorincolorado.org/homepage.php__.

**Lee y serás (Read & You Will Be)** <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">– The program is a "multi-faceted, multi-year, reading initiative to inform, engage, and help prepare families and communities to support the reading development of Latino children. Lee y serás was created by Scholastic in partnership with the Latino Community Foundation, a National Latino Advisory Committee, Univision, and Verizon Communications" (Scholastic’s webpage, 2005). The program provides support for Latino parents with training about early literacy, **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">offers educators resources that will create print-rich learning environments for Latino children **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">, and supplies information to public agencies to support Latino literacy in the community. More information about the program is available at: __http://www.leeyseras.net/__ Common Publishers & Distributors of Children’s and YA Books about Latinos <span style="display: block; font-family: tahoma,tahoma; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">**Cinco Puntos Press** –__http://www.cincopuntos.com/__ <span style="display: block; font-family: tahoma,tahoma; text-align: left;">
 * Children’s Book Press** – []
 * Del Sol Books** –__http://www.delsolbooks.com__
 * Lectorum** – []


 * Lee & Low** – __[]__

<span style="display: block; font-family: tahoma,tahoma; text-align: left;"> Select Latino and Latina Illustrator and Author Websites <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Information on Latino Illustrator **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Robert Casilla **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">and examples of his art: __http://robertcasilla.com/__.
 * Piñata Books/Latinoteca Books**
 * Santillana USA** – __[]__

Latino Illustrator **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Edward Gonzales’ **//<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Farolitos for Abuelo //(1999) won the Américas Commended. For more information on his work visit: __http://www.edwardgonzales.com/__.

<span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 80%; text-align: left;">**Jorge Argueta** is a celebrated Salvadoran poet and writer whose bi-lingual children’s books have received numerous awards [] Information on Latina Illustrator **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Maya Christiana Gonzalez **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">’s artwork and children’s books: __http://www.mayagonzalez.com/__.
 * Amada Irma Perez** is an author and leading advocate of programs encouraging multicultural understanding through the universal themes <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">[]


 * <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Susan Guevara **<span style="font-family: arial narrow,arial narrow;">’s art has received many awards including Pura Belpré Award, the Américas Award, the Américas Commended, and the Tómas Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award. []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Yuyi Morales **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">is an Latina artist, writer, puppet maker, and Brazilian folk dancer who grew up in Mexico. For more information on Morales, visit: __http://www.yuyimorales.com/__.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Simón Silva **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">, a Chicano artist, spent much of his childhood working in the fields with other immigrant children. His vibrant gouache illustrations depict the everyday experiences of Latino farmers in the United States. His art has recieved the Pura Belpré Honor Award and the Américas Commended. __http://www.simonsilva.com/indexf.html__.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Alma Flor Ada **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">has written many novels, picturebooks, and collections about Latino children. __http://www.almaflorada.com__.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Julia Alvarez **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">, a Dominican American author and literature professor, was primarily a writer of adult fiction and poetry until the 2000 when she began writing fiction books for older children. __http://www.juliaalvarez.com/__ **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">. **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Veronica Chambers **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">, an author from Panama, considers herself a secret Latina. She appears to be African American and growing up she felt alienated in the Latino community because of her physical appearance. Chambers has written numerous adult books and in the late 1990s began writing children’s books about her Latino roots. __http://www.veronicachambers.com__.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Marisa Montes **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">, a Puerto Rican American author and Writing Professor, has published several beginner chapter books about the Puerto Rican American culture. She created the //<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Get Ready For Gabi //<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">series which is about a middle-class, third-grade, Puerto Rican American girl and the daily challenges she faces at school and growing up in the U.S. Gabi has been compared as a Latina Junie B. Jones. More information on Montes can be found at: []


 * <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Pam Muñoz Ryan **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">, a writer and educator of both Mexican and Spanish descent, has created a variety of books on many different topics including Mexican Americans. For more on Ryan, consult: []


 * <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Esmeralda Santiago **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">, a Puerto Rican American author, has written numerous teen novels recounting her experiences growing up in the U.S. as a newly arrived immigrant from Puerto Rico. Santiago has also edited two collections of Latino/a memoirs. For more on Santiago, consult: []


 * <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Pat Mora **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">, a Latina poet and children’s book author, has written many books for children with Latino characters. Mora is an advocate for Latino Children’s Literacy and creator of El día de los niños/El día de los libros. []


 * <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">José-Luis Orozco **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">, a native of Mexico City, has created thirteen collections of children’s songs, games, and rhymes available in song book, cassette, or CD formats. Three of his collections ( //<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">De Colores //<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">, //<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Diez Deditos //<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">, and //<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Fiestas //<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">) have been illustrated by Elisa Kleven. Orozco’s music collections are available at []


 * <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Gary Soto **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">is one of the few Mexican American authors who write for children, young adults, and adults. He is the most well-known Chicano author for children and has published more than 20 picturebooks about the Latino culture. Information on Soto is available at: []

<span style="background-color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Unique Chicago Resources == []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">Lulu Delacre, **<span style="font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial Narrow;">a Latina children’s author/illustrator born in Puerto Rico, began writing and illustrating children’s books in the late 1980s. Delacre strongly believes that Latino children should encounter themselves and their heritage in the books they read. More information can be found at: []


 * Spanish Language Resources** for students and parents from the Chicago Public Library: []


 * Hispanic American History:** Explore the diverse experiences, stories, and backgrounds of Latino Americans through these resources from the Chicago Public Library []

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<span style="background-color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Social Networking, Blogs and Discussions
 * Libraries, Spanish and Kids: ** Blog by and for children's librarians who serve Spanish-speaking children. []


 * LatinoEducators.com ** is a social portal for bilingual educators and parents to share, inspire and communicate about their communities.

[|Literanista] - This blog contains reviews of literature and points to other literature resources and book lists.

REFORMANET -- LMRI - The official listserv of Reforma http://reforma.creighton.edu/mailman/listinfo/reformanet

**Tinta Fresca** Resenas del libros []

News / Noticias **Celebrate the Guadalajara International Book Fair with ALA-FIL FREE PASS Program**

FIL, the most important exhibit of Spanish-language books in the world, will offer:
 * firsthand access to the latest publications in Spanish;
 * an exhibit of more than 300,000 titles;
 * access to the complete catalogs of more than 1,500 publishers from over 35 countries;
 * networking opportunities with 15,000 book professionals;
 * literary programming ith Latin American authors; and
 * lectures on Mexican culture delivered by experts in the field.

<span style="background-color: #00ffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Collection Development Recommended Parenting Resources <span style="font-family: Wingdings,Wingdings;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Gloria G. Rodriguez. (1999). **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Raising Nuestros Niños: Bringing Up Latino Children in a Bicultural World **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">. New York: Fireside/Simon & Schuster.

<span style="font-family: Wingdings,Wingdings;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Carmen Inoa Vazquez. (2004). **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Parenting with Pride Latino Style: How to Help Your Child Cherish Your Cultural Values and Succeed in Today's World. **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">New York: Rayo/HarperCollins.

**RIF Reading is Fundamental** - Consejos y sugerencias para adultos [] <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Mariela Dabbah. (2007). **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Help Your Children Succeed in School (A Special Guide for Latino Parents). **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Tahoma;">Naperville, IL: Sphinx Publishing.

Guidelines for Evaluating Children’s Picture books about Latinos by Dr. Jamie C. Naidoo **__Examine the Personal Traits of the Character:__** Can Latinos solve their own problems or do they rely upon Anglos for help? Do Latinos abandon some aspect of their culture in order to achieve happiness? Do Latinos move to the U.S. where everything is "perfect" and everyone is happy?
 * __Examine the role of various characters:__**

<span style="font-family: Century Gothic,Century Gothic;">Do Latinos abandon some aspect of their culture in order to achieve happiness? <span style="font-family: Century Gothic,Century Gothic;">Do Latinos move to the U.S. where everything is "perfect" and everyone is happy? <span style="font-family: Century Gothic,Century Gothic;">Do Latino characters actively participate in the story (main character) or are they only secondary characters? <span style="font-family: Century Gothic,Century Gothic;">Do they have leadership roles? <span style="font-family: Century Gothic,Century Gothic;">Do Latinos spend their time taking siestas and putting off things until mañana? <span style="font-family: Century Gothic,Century Gothic;">Is a strong sense of community and family expressed in the illustrations and text? Do elders help care for the children? **__Examine and Identify Stereotypes:__** Are females depicted outdoors and as active as male characters? Do Latinos lapse into Spanish when excited or use broken English? **__Examine the Diversity in Text and Illustrations:__** <span style="font-family: Century Gothic,Century Gothic;">Are positive role models of both genders provided for Latino children? <span style="font-family: Century Gothic,Century Gothic;">Do all of Latino characters have the same appearance? __OR__ Is the diversity in skin tones, hair styles and textures, and clothing presented? Not all Latinos have a "Latin Look" of dark skin, hair, and eyes. <span style="font-family: Century Gothic,Century Gothic;">Are varied cultural experiences of Latinos represented? Is the diversity of the Latino subcultures represented such as Central and South America, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, etc.? <span style="font-family: Century Gothic,Century Gothic;">**__Examine the experience of the Author and Illustrator:__** <span style="font-family: Century Gothic,Century Gothic;">Does the author/illustrator have experience with the Latino subculture that he/she is representing? __OR__ Is the book written/illustrated by someone who has only briefly visited a Latin American country? How qualified is the author/illustrator?

* Many of the ideas for these evaluation criteria are my own and other are adapted from: ** Council on Interracial Books for Children. "Latinos or Hispanic Americans." //<span style="font-family: Century Gothic,Century Gothic;">Guidelines for selecting bias-free and storybooks //<span style="font-family: Century Gothic,Century Gothic;">. New York: Author, 1980. **

=|| || ||= = Discussion Resources = =Chiles - Children and Libraries en Espanol= You could start here for all your Spanish language library needs! Glossaries, websites, all kinds of very helpful resources are here. []

This link will take you to a very inclusive digest of audiobooks in Spanish! Spanish Audiobooks []

 * Online Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month**

[|www.colorincolorado.org/calendar/celebrations/hhm] information and help for applying resources in the classroom

[] “Kids Corner” section of the Smithsonian Institute online – has a great virtual field trip

www.teachervision.fen.com/page/6629.html a gold mine of resources, some require paid subscription

[] good activities for students in class, and great for a teacher using a computer lab for a whole-class activity

www.loc.gov/topics/hispanicheritage Library of Congress - resources for higher level students

www.infoplease.com/spot/hhm1.html great activities and resources

www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson023.shtml nice resources for teachers (trivia, biographical links, sites for activities

www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/sep99.htm National Register of Historic Places - good for social studies teachers