Tompkins, Cynthia

Presents illustrated, alphabetical biographical profiles of seventy-two twentieth-century Latin American women who are significant in the areas of art, literature, science, politics, education, government, religion, and pop culture; each includes a brief further reading list.

Looks at what life is like for teens in fifteen Latin American and Caribbean countries, each with a country profile, a chronicle of a typical teenager's day, and information on family, food, school, social life and fashion, recreation, religion, and culture. Includes pen pal Web sites.