The demand for Latino children's literature is exploding as our population diversifies and Latino communities flourish. This book details both historical and current practices in educating Latino children; explains why having quality Latino children's literature in classrooms and libraries is necessary for the ethnic identity development of Latino children; and offers a historical overview of Latino children's literature in America. Web resources of interest to educators working with Latino children are also included. This book offers a valuable guide for evaluating and selecting quality Latino children's literature and using these materials effectively to meet the diverse literacy needs of this growing population.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.