mexican americans

Presents the life story of the Mexican American labor leader who helped achieve justice for migrant farm workers by creating a union to protect their rights.

In 1824 New Mexico, Josefina and her sisters argue as they weave, until Josefina thinks of a way to make their work more fun. Includes historical notes on blanket weaving in New Mexico in 1824 and instructions for dyeing a t-shirt.

When Naomi's absent mother resurfaces to claim her, Naomi runs away to Mexico with her great-grandmother and younger brother in search of her father.

Describes the daily life and activities of Mexican Americans in New Mexico during the early 1800s including information about their homes, community, and links to Spain and Mexico.

A biography of the Mexican-American mayor of San Antonio, Texas, who became the first Hispanic mayor of a major United States city in 1981.

A point guard for his school basketball team, Pedro decides to run for class president, but his running mate, Ned, who happens to be the most popular boy in school and Pedro's teammate, does not appreciate the competition.

Traces the dual heritage of Mexican Americans as early settlers before the formation of the United States and as more recent immigrants who came to escape political and economic turmoil in their homeland.

Traces the accomplishments of the labor leader who fought to improve the lives of Mexican American farm workers in California.

After an earthquake destroys California and a tsunami wrecks the luxury cruise ship where he is a summer employee, high schooler Shy confronts another deadly surprise.

Surveys the life and work of this award-winning Latina author.