Pros: Thematically rich and engaging, encourages real thought and real questions about sensitive topics Cons: Prose is dense and challenging - not really for teens younger than 16 or so.
Swearing. Sex. Violence. I see these words a lot when reading about why a book is being challenged by an individual or group. The word challenge itself is but a euphemism - it means someone wants to ban a book so that others may ...
Pros: characters, story, writing, illustrations Cons: don't know much Spanish; small quibble with last paragraph - email me if you're curious
Former First Lady Laura Bush considers 1972’s Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya to be one of her favorite novels. Scores of high school teachers teach it and love it (as do most students who love good books), yet it is still banned from many ...
Pros: Interesting setting and story dynamics that tug in opposite directions. Cons: The setting and culture may not be familiar to all, but are still accessible.
...The search for the 'meaning of life' is a journey that consumes a lifetime, if done properly. What is right, what is wrong, why are evil deeds done, why do good people suffer bad times..?? These are all questions that weigh heavy on an ...
Pros: Endearing protagonist; Explores the role of religion in young children Cons: Typical story elements slightly abstract; Some may need a Spanish/English dictionary
Antonio "Tony" Marez had the misfortune of being born to parents who already had his future picked out for him. Of course, his mother, from the Luna (moon) family, has a different future planned for him than his Marez (seas) father. Mom would like him to ...
Pros: This book is really great if you have the patience to read it. Cons: This book is hard for some people to get interested in.
I was lucky enough to be able to read this book in my English class. I must admit that if it weren't for my teacher I probably wouldn't have given this book a chance. I learned a lot about religion and the Hispanic culture from reading this book. I...
A masterpiece of Hispanic literature from "one of the nation's foremost Chicano literary artists" (Denver Post). This is the involving story of Antoni...More at HotBookSale
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