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  • The Boy from Seville

    by Dorit Orgad ...
    Illustrated by Avi Katz ...
    Manuel Nuñez's life changes forever on the day his parents trust him enough to reveal a secret; they are Jews. Brought up as a Christian during the Spanish Inquisition of the 17th century, Manuel is surprised, but proud when he learns of his family's true heritage. Manuel's family must observe their Jewish traditions in secret, for if they are discovered they will be punished – or worse. Manuel's ... Read more

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    Bestselling author Alice Hoffman tears a page from history and melds it with mysticism to create a spellbinding, highly acclaimed tale about the persecution of Jewish people during the sixteenth century.Estrella is a Marrano. During the time of the Spanish Inquisition, she is one of a community of Spanish Jews living double lives as Catholics. And she is living in a house of secrets, raised by a ... Read more

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  • Across So Many Seas

    by Ruth Behar ...
    **NEWBERY HONOR WINNERSYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD HONOR WINNER"As lyrical as it is epic, Across So Many Seas reminds us that while the past may be another country, it's also a living, breathing song of sadness and joy that helps define who we are." --Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of RefugeeSpanning over 500 years, Pura Belpré Award winner Ruth Behar's epic novel tells the stories of ... Read more

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  • Game of Freedom

    Mestre Bimba and the Art of Capoeira

    In the powerful, vibrant biography Game of Freedom, award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh sheds light on the legacy of a legendary capoeira player, Mestre Bimba, who resisted racial oppression through art and turned a marginalized practice into a global phenomenon.A meia lua whooshed in the air. The strike was evaded and followed with an aú.Two young men were playing capoeira in the middle of the ... Read more

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  • Child of the Crossfire

    He was brainwashed, trained in guerrilla warfare. . . captured at his family's massacre, tortured to reveal war secrets, and orphaned" “all before he was 10. Surrounded by his captors, little Oscar was unable to comprehend the horror of the war. How long could he resist the army's torture? Would he tell them where his father was? His name was changed to Salvador, but his inner hatred and ... Read more

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  • La Malinche

    by Laura Loria ...
    Series series Women Who Changed History
    Women’s contributions throughout history are often overlooked or minimized when compared to those of men. Readers will learn the true story of Malinche, a slave girl who was instrumental in the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Her courageous but brief life is examined, focusing on her time with explorer Hernán Cortés. Myth and fact are discussed and explained, with primary sources to illustrate this ... Read more

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  • Paloma's Song for Puerto Rico: A Diary from 1898

    Illustrated by Eugenia Nobati ...
    Series series Nuestras Voces
    Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Latino, Nuestras Voces shares inspiring Latino stories. It is 1898, and twelve-year-old Paloma lives in Puerto Rico with her Papi, Mami, and little brother, Jorge. They are coffee farmers, and Paloma loves the chickens and fruit trees that she helps to care for. She also loves music—the song of the coquí ... Read more

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  • Saint Jose

    Boy Cristero Martyr

    This new title in the acclaimed Vision Books lives of the saints series for youth 9-15 yrs. brings to life the inspirational story of St. José Sánchez del Río, a 14 yr. old boy in Mexico who died a martyr for the Catholic faith during the Cristero War in the 1920s.Meet young José and his friend Trino as the war breaks out in their hometown of Sahuayo. Follow José through his own struggles as the ... Read more

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  • Latino Americans and Religion

    Series series Hispanic Americans: Major Minority
    In the United States, people of all different backgrounds live together. Today, more than one in eight people in the United States are Hispanic, and Latino communities are an important part America. Hispanic Americans are people from different lands, cultures, and backgrounds—but they share some things in common. One of the most important is their faith. Latinos may be Catholic or Protestant, or ... Read more

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  • Conquistadors

    by Susan Nichols ...
    Series series Warriors Around the World
    During the European quest to conquer the “New World” of the Americas in the 16th century, Spain was no exception. This text shines a spotlight on the story of the Spanish fighter-turned-explorer, the conquistador. Comprehensive coverage is given to what it meant to be a conquistador as well as the conquistador’s goals—gold, God, and glory. In this title, the reader is taken past the initial phase ... Read more

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  • A Journey Through Mexican Heritage

    A Journey Through Mexican Heritage follows Diego, a curious young boy, as he embarks on an adventure to explore the vibrant cultural traditions of Mexico.Invited by his grandmother, Diego discovers the meaning behind iconic celebrations like Día de los Muertos, mariachi music, and delicious Mexican cuisine. Along the way, he learns about the importance of family, remembering ancestors, and ... Read more

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  • The Very First Thanksgiving

    Pioneers on the Rio Grande

    by Bea Bragg ...
    Twenty-three years before the Mayflower arrived in New England, a thanksgiving feast was held near present-day El Paso by the members of the Onate expedition.Ages 7-12 ... Read more

    $7.99 USD