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Compilation of essays on Latin American history from political movements to a rousing defense of Latin American art and culture.
Author: Mario Vargas Llosa
Genre: Essay

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Julian lives with his Abuela. One day he sees ladies dressed up as mermaids. Afterward, Julian is consumed with the idea of becoming a mermaid, but wonders what his Abuela will think of him.
Author: Jessica Love
Genre: Fiction

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Francisco Cantu's own accounts of his time with the Border Patrol, the messy reality of a deeply contested region, and the ethics of working for a government agency that has cause so much harm.
Author: Francisco Cantu
Genre: True Story/Auto-biography

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7 Mexican Games For Children: Traditional Fun

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7 Mexican Games For Children: Traditional Fun

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https://blog.udemy.com/mexican-games/

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This article informs educators of all the wrongs that have happened or are going on presently to the Latinx culture in education.

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Latin/Hispanic young adults make up a huge portion of the millennial population, even though because of racial differences, they hardly feel apart of it at all.

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This children's story is about Maria and her family one Christmas Eve where they face a challenging situation and have to pull together to solve it. It is a great representation of Latin culture and customs.

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Based off of a research study done in 1982, this book explores the cultural difference in the Hispanic culture and how that may affect teaching and learning in the classroom.

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http://remezcla.com/
This website is a place to find out what is going on in the Latin/Hispanic culture. They have the latest on news, music, entertainment, and more.

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This lesson plan is intended for 2nd or 3rd graders to teach them the geography of Mexico. They are able to use creative mediums to represent what they learn.

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This book tells the story of 4 high school friends. Even though they are all from a Hispanic background, they are a group divided as only two of them have the documentation that considers them legal US citizens. The story explores the challenges they face in a country that doesn't view them all as equals.

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Press link above for a video of Marcos Orozco, a Latin American from Nicaragua talking about his desire for Latino/Hispanic entrepreneurship.

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https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/24-great-ideas-hispanic-heritage-month/

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When his family is threatened with starvation, 15-year-old Victor Flores heads north in an attempt to cross the wire from Mexico into the United States.
Author: Will Hobbs
Genre: Fiction

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Studying the cultural roots of mathematics that came from central American heritage can increase the confidence and pride of those who share this heritage. Mayans were one of the greatest studiers of ancient astronomy and mathematics. This lesson introduces students to the Mayan numbering system and basic computations.

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This video teaches everyone that people from different cultures can benefit one another. When we work together, we can create a wonderful society.

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Link to Google Doc.

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Author: Sandra Cisneros
This book tells the story of Esperanza, a 12 year old Mexican girl living in a Puerto Rican neighborhood in Chicago.

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This book teaches students about the hardships of their Hispanic peers that they might not know about, and how their chances at education isn’t as easy as theirs.

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Two parents struggle to protect their children from an unfair discriminatory world.

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Author: Pam Ryan
This children's book follows Esperanza's journey from a wealthy life in Mexico to poverty and moving to the United States. It highlights struggles which are still prevalent today.

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This young children's book teaches about the importance of family and gives an insight into the culture of Hispanic families.

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https://www.explore-hispanic-culture.com/

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We Don't Need Immigration Caps. We Need Minimums.

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We Don't Need Immigration Caps. We Need Minimums.

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This man talks about a better way at handling immigration, he thinks, that he discovered when travelling to England.

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvAJmsaSEFU7sr51oDbQ0CA

Latinos Out Loud is a way for Latinos to celebrate their heritage and talk about whatever they want, whether it be related to their heritage or not, with a title that declares who they are and where they came from. They are not ashamed of their heritage and they are pushing through it with it.

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Latino Americans: a PBS Documentary and Lesson Plans

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Latino Americans: a PBS Documentary and Lesson Plans

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"Latino Americans" is a landmark six-hour documentary featuring interviews with nearly 100 Latinos and more than 500 years of history. Watch online and find free lesson plans and resources to accompany this important educational series.

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Social Work Practice With Latinos: Key Issues for Social Workers

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Social Work Practice With Latinos: Key Issues for Social Workers

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Although this article is targeted for social workers and mental health specialists, it discusses many problems Latinxs face as well as what to be aware of. This is important information for teachers to know just as much as social workers do.

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Barriers to Educational Opportunities for Hispanics in the United States.

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Barriers to Educational Opportunities for Hispanics in the United States.

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This article discusses different barriers which Hispanic students may face while trying to get a better education in America.

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https://www.kidzworld.com/article/4973-hispanic-culture-and-traditions

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLLCHbCgJbM
This is a short documentary style video from The New York Times which highlights different problems Latinxs face in their everyday life

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Research a Spanish Speaking Country Lesson Plan

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Research a Spanish Speaking Country Lesson Plan

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http://lessonplanspage.com/lassciartmdspanishhistoryartliteraturecultureresearchlesson712.htm/
This lesson plan assigns students to research the art, history, literature, and culture of any Spanish speaking country and put it into a PowerPoint.