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Art & Culture
Art
THE DIEGO RIVERA MURAL PROJECT Details the mural of Mexican artist Diego Rivera in San Francisco. Includes online views of the panels and discussions of Rivera’s work. Very Good.
Fine Art by Latina Artist Aydee Lopez Martinez. Her mediums include watercolor, prints, pottery and sculpture.
The Mexican painter Frida Kahlo in contemporary thoughts, cinema, dance, theater, exhibitions. Complete bibliography of Kahlo, her essays, books, catalogues, articles in periodicals, newspapers, letters. Flash movie.
LATINA/O ART COMMUNITY A site dedicated to Latino/Latina art. Includes virtual exhibitions. Very Good
Lowrider Arte An excellent gallery of frequently update art and wallpaper for your computer.
Mary Louise Lopez, Original paintings and posters by a Hispanic female artist depicting people from Mexico, Central and South America with emphasis on women in their work environment.
Mujeres De Maiz Mujeres de Maiz (women of corn), is a collective of women artists from throughout the nation. Like the many colors of corn, we are a diverse network of women who work to effectively communicate the spirit of our creativity through visual and performing arts in our local communities and cultural educational events/conferences.
Priscilla S. Torres' online portfolio
Razareview.com (Bilingual)
Chicano/Latino arts and culture in the spotlight... a forum for powerful voices, a critical perspective
Fine, Fun and Folk Art By Maria Sanchez
Dolores Valenza, Figural Painter. Sculptures in bronze and porcelain. Fine Jewelry design and fabrication. Pintora figurativa, esculturas en bronce y porcelana, diseño de joyería.
Comics
Baldo Comics Blog Very simply, Baldo is a daydreaming teenager who's trying to be the coolest kid in school. In the meantime, he'll settle for a good game of soccer and building the sweetest lowrider car. That's the short answer. But Baldo is much more than that.
Bodega Ave is something that Latina and Latino comic lovers have been waiting for a long time. We now have comics that look like us! Check back every Monday for a new comic.
Lalo Alcaraz award-winning editorial cartoonist and Latino journalist -- captures the essence of the country’s changing cultural and political landscape.
La Cucaracha La Cucaracha is a unique strip that provides a view of the world through the sharp, satiric lens of its young Latino characters and the fertile mind of acclaimed creator Lalo Alcaraz
Raising Hector
A bilingual comic strip with wide appeal by Peter Ramirez. If you enjoy this strip, be sure to visit his support page to help him find syndication. [English/Español]
Online Library
Read complete books and articles on: Mexican-Americans at Questia.com
Questia Faster, Easier research. World's largest online library
Literature & Poetry
Google Books - Read books online written by latino authors. Many to choose from.
LatinoStories.com "The Credible Source for Lationo Literature" by Drs. John S. Christie & Jos B. Gonzales, co-editors of Latino Boom:An Anthology of U.S. Latino Literature.
LATIN AMERICAN FICTION WRITERS IN ENGLISH A list of Latin American fiction authors with the works of each listed. Good
LATINO BOOKS FOR CHILDREN A list of Latino children’s books.
Nuestra Palabra Latino Writers
SAMPLER OF LATINO CHILDREN’S BOOKS AUTHORS A list of Latino authors of children’s books in this country. Also statistics on Latino children.
Poemas Con Voz (Spanish) Poemas de varios autores del pasado y presente recitados por Anthony Freites. Este portal podran leer y escuchar, poesías de conocidos
poetas del ayer y del presente.
Poesia A site that offers Latin American poetry and complete works that can be heard on mp3.
Contemporary Hispanic American Poets The extent of Hispanic immigration to the United States over the past 50 years has created a unique brand of contemporary writer. Often raised in one culture and living in another, Hispanic American poets reflect identities in their work that are informed by two worlds.
Fiction
Before We Were Freeby Julia Alvarez
Anita learns her family is in the underground movement to end the bloody rule of the dictator of the Dominican Republic.
The Afterlife by Gary Soto
A senior at East Fresno High School lives on as a ghost after his brutal murder in the restroom of a club where he had gone to dance.
CrashBoomLove by Juan Felipe Herrera
After his father leaves home, sixteen-year-old Cesar Garcia lives with his mother and struggles through the painful experiences of growing up as a Mexican American high school student.
Cuba 15 by Nancy Osa
Violet Paz, a Chicago high school student, reluctantly prepares for her upcoming "quince," a Spanish nickname for the celebration of a Hispanic girl's fifteenth birthday.
Drift by Manuel Luis Martinez
Abandoned by his parents and living with his grandmother, sixteen-year-old Robert dreams of somehow keeping himself out of trouble, saving his money, and heading for California to put his family back together.
Finding Our Way by René Saldaña
This powerful collection of stories focus on young adults living on the border of Texas and Mexico, with touching moments of family closeness, lighthearted stories of love, and poignant tales of teens in trouble.
Flight to Freedomby Ana Veciana-Suarez
Writing in the diary which her father gave her, teenage Yara describes life with her family in Cuba as well as her experiences as an immigrant to Florida.
Frida by Barbara Mujica
Frida Kahlo’s younger sister narrates the colorful novel of the contentious, exciting painter who married Diego Rivera and helped define 20th century art.
A Girl Like Che Guevara by Teresa de la Caridad Doval
Superstition, adolescence and social revolution clash in this Cuban coming-of-age story.
The Meaning of Consueloby Judith Ortiz Cofer.
Book-loving Consuelo notices disturbing changes happening to her beautiful little sister Mili.
Once Upon a Cuento edited by Lyn Miller-Lachmann
Presents a collection of short stories that explore Latino life and culture in America, including the perspectives of Dominican American, Mexican American, Cuban American, Puerto Rican and other Latino writers.
Parrot in the Oven, Mi Vida by Victor Martinez
Manny relates his coming of age experiences as a member of a poor Mexican American family in which the alcoholic father only adds to everyone's struggle.
Red Palms by Cara Haycak
After her farther loses his fortune, 14 year old Benita moves from wealth to poverty, from a grand house to a shack on the beach, and from going to school to working in the fields. The only good thing in her life seems to be older, handsome Raul. So when he asks her to run away with him, she decides to leave her family.
Roosevelt High School (series) by Gloria Velásquez
The students of Roosevelt High tackle tough issues, including divorce, racism, gay and lesbian issues, and alcoholism in this acclaimed series.
Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Sammy Santos faces the challenges of "gringo" racism, unpopular dress codes, barrio violence, and poverty.
So Hard To Say by Alex Sanchez
Xio and Frederick become close friends, but when Xio starts thinking of Frederick as her boyfriend, he must confront his feelings of confusion and face the fear that he might be gay.
Poetry
City of a Hundred Fires by Richard Blanco
Cool Salsa edited by Lori M. Carlson
Fiesta In Aztlan by Toni Empringham
Latin Deli: Prose and Poetry by Judith Ortiz Cofer
Latino Rainbowby Carlos Cumpian
Laughing Out Loud, I Fly by Juan Felipe Herrera
Neighborhood Odes by Gary Soto Poems, Protest and a Dreamby Juana Ines de la Cruz
Touching the Fire by Ray Gonzalez
Wachale! Poetry and Prose About Growing Up Latino In America by Ilan Stevens
Biography and other non-fiction
Home is Everything: The Latino Baseball Story by Marcos Bretón
Explores the unique experiences of Latin American baseball players in the Major Leagues, including Roberto Clemente, Orlando Cepeda, and Jose Santana; their struggles, disapointments, and sometimes enormous successes.
Latino USA: A Cartoon History by Ilan Stavens
What does it mean to be Latino? This cartoon history of the Latino experience in America tries to answer that question through irreverent, hard-hitting, humorous commentary on everything from Manifest Destiny to Selena.
The Monkey Box by Art Rodriguez
A family history and a love story. In the 1800's, two young lovers in Chiapas, Mexico struggle to be together, despite the efforts of their families.
Latino Visions: Contemporary Chicano, Puerto Rican, and Cuban American Artists by James D. Cockcroft
Describes the evolution of Latino art in America through discussion of various artistic movements and important Latino artists.
Crossing Over: A Mexican Family on the Migrant Trail by Rubén Martínez
A powerful account of migrant culture traces the Chavez family as they leave their southern-Mexican town and embark on a perilous journey through the underground railroad to the tomato farms of Missouri, the strawberry fields of California, and the slaughterhouses of Wisconsin.
Julian Nava : My Mexican-American Journey by Julian Nava
Julian Nava recounts his rise from a childhood in the barrio to become the first Mexican American to serve as United States Ambassador to Mexico.
Always Running: La Vida Loca, gang days in L.A. by Luis J. Rodríguez
A former L.A. gang member describes his experiences in that world, recounting the sense of security and power found in a gang and the grim reality of violence and poverty.
The Devil's Highwayby Luis Alberto Urrea
Describes the attempt of twenty-six men to cross the Mexican border into the desert of southern Arizona, a region known as the Devil's Highway, detailing their harrowing ordeal and battle for survival against impossible odds.
Riding Low on Streets of Gold by Judith Ortiz Cofer
This extraordinary collection gathers a wealth of stories and poems that explore the challenges of negotiating identity and relationships with others, struggling with authority, learning to love oneself and challenging the roles society demands of teenagers and adults.
Some other Latino Authors you might enjoy
Rudolfo Anaya Alma Flor Ada
Isabel Allende Omar S. Castañeda
Lillian Castillo-Speed Sandra Cisneros
Carlos Fuentes Jo Ann Yolanda Hernandez
Graciela Limon Jack Lopez
Yxta Maya Murray Terri de la Pena
Patricia Preciado Martin David Reyes
Alberto Alvaro Rios Esmerelda Santiago
Michelle M. Serros
photography
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