mexican americans

Autobiographical stories about growing up as the son of Mexican immigrants in California.

"The Delano Grape Strike brings Filipino and Mexican farmworkers together, but threatens Tala Mendoza's relationship with her best friend"--.

A young girl enjoys the similarities and the differences between her English-speaking and Spanish-speaking grandparents.

Gaby and Beto's Thanksgiving plans change because of the snow, but they end up having a big celebration anyway. Includes facts about the history of Thanksgiving.

"Everybody is fighting in sixth-grader Maximilian's world as his elderly aunts battle for the Queen Bingo trophy, his masked uncles wrestle for the tag-team title of the world, and his sweetheart and the "new girl" battle for Max's heart"--Provided by publisher.

A spunky, young Mexican American girl explains the many uses of her mother's red rebozo, or long scarf. Presented in English and Spanish.

When Chico starts the third grade after his migrant worker family moves to begin harvesting California grapes, he finds that self-confidence and math skills help him cope with the first day of school.

"Alfredo and his father must cross la frontera, the border, on their difficult journey from Mexico to the U.S. Will they find the new home they're searching for on the other side? Based on a true story"--Back cover.

When Sabrina's grandmother visits from Mexico, she brings gifts that make Sabrina feel like a Mayan princess.

Living on the University of Colorado-Boulder campus with his older brother Alex, a college student and ex-gang member, high school senior Carlos is not ready to give up his wild ways until he meets a shy classmate named Kiara and becomes unwillingly involved in a drug ring.