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In the Country We Love : My Family Divided by Diane GuerreroThe author and actress discusses her life in America as an undocumented immigrant, specifically the day when she was fourteen-years-old and her parents were detained and deported while she was at school.
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Children of the Land by Marcelo Hernandez CastilloAn award-winning poet chronicles his experiences of growing up undocumented in the United States, describing how his family and his attempt to establish an adult life were heartbreakingly complicated by racist policies.
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To Selena, With Love by Chris PerezIn a commemorative edition that includes a new prologue and photos, the murdered Mexican singer's husband shares his recollections and memories of their relationship, both personal and professional, and clarifies certain misconceptions about her life and death.
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Unbreakable : My Story, My Way : A Memoir by Jenni RiveraA personal memoir by the platinum Mexican-American music artist who died in a December 2012 plane crash recounts the private battles that challenged her successes, covering such topics as her endurance of domestic abuse, struggles to raise five children and resolve to connect with fans.
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My Beloved World by Sonia SotomayorThe first Hispanic American on the U.S. Supreme Court shares the story of her life before becoming a judge, describing her youth in a Bronx housing project, the ambition that fueled her ivy league education, and the individuals who helped shape her career.
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Dolores: Rebel, Activist, Feminist, Mother.Dolores Huerta is among the most important, yet least known, activists in American history. An equal partner in co-founding the first farm workers unions with Cesar Chavez, her enormous contributions have gone largely unrecognized. Dolores tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice, becoming one of the most defiant feminists of the twentieth century--and she continues to fight to this day, at 87.
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The Motorcycle Diaries : Notes on a Latin American Journey by Che GuevaraThe young Che Guevara’s lively and highly entertaining travel diary, now a popular movie and a New York Times bestseller. This new, expanded edition features exclusive, unpublished photos taken by the 23-year-old Ernesto on his journey across a continent, and a tender preface by Aleida Guevara, offering an insightful perspective on the man and the icon.
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Motorcycle DiariesDramatizes a trip Guevara made across South America as a young medical student with his best friend Alberto Granado.
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Ghetto Klown : A Graphic Novel by John LeguizamoIn a graphic-novel memoir, a celebrated performer lays bare his early years in blue-collar Queens, his salvation through acting and writing and his colorful career trajectory.
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Ordinary Girls : A Memoir by Jaquira DíazA fierce, beautiful, and unflinching memoir from a wildly talented debut author While growing up in housing projects in Puerto Rico and Miami Beach, Jaquira Diaz found herself caught between extremes: as her family split apart and her mother battled schizophrenia, she was surrounded by the love of her friends; as she longed for a family and home, she found instead a life upended by violence. From her own struggles with depression and sexual assault to Puerto Rico's history of colonialism, Ordinary Girls vibrates with music and lyricism. Diaz triumphantly maps a way out of despair toward love and hope to become her version of the girl she always wanted to be.
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The Crusades of Cesar Chavez : A Biography by Miriam PawelThe Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Union of Their Dreams draws on thousands of documents and interviews to examine the myths and achievements marking the life of the iconic labor leader and civil rights activist, portraying him as a flawed but brilliant strategist who was often at odds with himself.
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Bird of paradise : how I became Latina by Raquel CepedaChronicles the author's quest to find out about her ancestry through DNA testing, sharing findings, stories, and the controversies around Latino identity.
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In the Dream House : A Memoir by Carmen Maria MachadoThe award-winning author of Her Body and Other Parties shares the story of her relationship with an abusive partner and how it was shaped by her religious upbringing, her sexual orientation and inaccurate cultural beliefs about psychological trauma.
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Latino Americans : the 500-year legacy that shaped a nation by Ray SuarezSharing the personal struggles and successes of immigrants, poets, soldiers and many others, this companion to the landmark PBS miniseries explores the lives of Latino American men and women over a 500-year-span who have made an impact on history.
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Chronicles the history of Hispanic Americans and how they are shaping politics and culture today in the United States. The DVD companion to the Latino Americans book.
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An African American and Latinx history of the United States by Paul OrtizA history of the United States from the viewpoint of People of Color argues that the "Global South" was a vital to the development of America and challenges the concept of "Manifest Destiny" by portrayal of the working class organizing against imperialism.
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Delano : the Story of the California Grape Strike by John Gregory Dunne"In September 1965, Filipino and Mexican American farm workers went on strike against grape growers in and around Delano, California. More than a labor dispute, the strike became a movement for social justice that helped redefine Latino and American politics. The strike also catapulted its leader, Cesar Chavez, into prominence as one of the most celebrated American political figures of the twentieth century. More than forty years after its original publication, Delano: The Story of the California Grape Strike, based on compelling first-hand reportage and interviews, retains both its freshness and its urgency in illuminating a moment of unusually significant social ferment."
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1491 : New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. MannA groundbreaking analysis of America prior to the European arrival in 1492 describes how the latest research of archaeologists and anthropologists has transformed long-held myths about the Americas, revealing that not only was the population of the hemisphere greater than previously known but that the cultures were far older and more advanced.
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Our America : the Latino presence in American art by E. Carmen RamosIs Latino art an integral part of modern American art? Presenting one hundred major artworks from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Our America seeks to "recalibrate" enduring concepts about American national culture by exploring how one group of artists-those of Latin American descent and heritage-express their relationship to American art, history, and culture.
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Trejo's Tacos : Recipes and Stories from L.a.: a Cookbook by Danny TrejoThe legendary actor and L.A. restauranteur shares his favorite—and badass—recipes for bold, fun and versatile Mexican dishes along with stories about his lifelong love of food, in this cookbook that is symbolic of L.A.’s vibrant Latino culture.
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Mexico : the Cookbook by Margarita Carrillo ArronteFeatures seven hundred recipes from across Mexico, from snacks and street food to meats and desserts, including such offerings as Sonora-style cheesy broth, stuffed supreme chiles, pickled chipotles, and stuffed candied limes.
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Spirits of Latin America : A Celebration of Culture & Cocktails, With 100 Recipes from Leyenda & Beyond by Ivy MixThrough its in-depth look at drinking culture throughout Latin America, this gorgeous book offers a rich cultural and historical context for understanding Latin spirits. Ivy Mix has dedicated years to traveling south, getting to know Latin culture, in part through what the locals drink. What she details in this book is the discovery that Latin spirits echo the Latin palate, which echoes Latin life, emphasizing spiciness, vivaciousness, strength, and variation.
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Chicano Eats : Recipes from My Mexican-American Kitchen by Esteban CastilloA popular and award-winning food blogger who specializes in Chicano cuisine offers 85 easy-to-make, traditional and fusion Mexican dishes including Poutine de Carnitas, Mac and Queso Fundido, Fried Nopal Fritters, and Pistachio Horchata.
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American Like Me : Reflections on Life Between Cultures by America FerreraFrom an award-winning actress and political activist comes a vibrant and varied collection of first person accounts from prominent figures—including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, Roxane Gay and many more—about the experience of growing up between cultures.
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The Self-Love Revolution : Radical Body Positivity for Girls of Color by Virgie TovarA respected body-image expert and activist counsels teen girls of color on how to cultivate unapologetic body positivity, covering subjects ranging from unhealthy media beauty standards to the unique tools that girls of color have to counter a negative self-image.
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Chicano Rock! The Sounds of East Los AngelesA look at the generations of young Mexican-Americans who express their heritage through music. Features rare film, photos, and music from artists such as Ritchie Valens, Cannibal and the Headhunters, El Chicano, Los Lobos, and more.
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Fútbol! : Why Soccer Matters in Latin America by Joshua H NadelThis book traces the history of soccer in Latin America, from the introduction of the game in the 1890s to the qualifying stages for the 2014 World Cup. Unlike other books focused on matches and players, Futbal! provides the necessary historical context to explain why soccer is the most important sport across Latin America
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Invisible Women : Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Perez CriadoData is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development, to healthcare, to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. But because so much data fails to take into account gender, because it treats men as the default and women as atypical, bias and discrimination are baked into our systems. And women pay tremendous costs for this bias, in time, money, and often with their lives.
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Far From Home : Latino Baseball Players in America by Tim WendelA look at the integral relationship between baseball and the Latin American world describes how thousands of young Latinos from the Caribbean, Central America, and South America grow up dreaming of success as big-league baseball players, capturing the ambition, talent, and energy of these young players, as well as the harsh reality of their struggle for success.
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Taco USA : How Mexican Food Conquered America by Gustavo ArellanoThe award-winning ŁAsk a Mexican! columnist presents a narrative history of the progression of Mexican cuisine in the United States, sharing a century's worth of whimsical anecdotes and cultural criticism to address questions about culinary authenticity and the source of Mexican food's popularity.
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