Children's and Young Adult Literature ResourcesThis document contains lists of different children and young adult literature, including books of distinction that CLACS has available for K-12 programs. Also included in the document, when available, are links to teaching resources for the books.
Many have received recognition from CLASP's Américas Award, the Pura Belpré Award or the International Latino Book Awards. Additionally, there are lists around different themes, bilingual books in English and Spanish, and links to other lists of books with Latin American related content.
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This document includes online and digital resources including videos and curricular activities and ideas.
Check out this list for books and curriculum ideas for Hispanic Heritage Month September 15th -October 15th and Indigenous Person Day on October 14th.
History includes some tough issues to discuss. This list includes resources related to talking about difficult topics such as race and slavery, slavery in Latin America, including the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and resistance movements in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Literature and other multi-media resources are available at this list.
This list contains resources about notable historical and contemporary women in Latin America and the Caribbean.
See this list for books honoring the legacy and role of migrant workers and activists César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, Silvia Mendez and Emma Tenayuca and their fight for social justice.
Cinco de mayo is not Mexican Independence Day but it is an inspiring story of resistance and perseverance. Check out this page for resources.
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Video: Puerto Rican Popular Culture, From Bomba to "Perreo Combativo"
Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships
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