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.
Additional language arts resources including information about author interactions may be found here.
Consider packing a country suitcase to complement the activity!
This document includes online and digital resources including videos and curricular activities and ideas to complement literature lessons or develop lessons for other subjects.
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.
This packet of resources, written by doctoral student Estela Gonçalves, contains information about slavery in Brazil and its effects on daily life and culture in the present day. Also included are resources related to the long lasting effects of slavery in the US for purposes of comparisons. Brazil’s Black Awareness Day is annually on November 20th.
Culture and the arts are interwoven in our history and daily life. For topics related to social studies, culture as well as visual and performing arts, explore the resources in this list. Also included in this list are videos of country tours and resources related to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.
Hispanic & Latin Heritage Month, Indigenous People's Day and Dia de los MuertosCheck out this list for books and curriculum ideas for Hispanic Heritage Month September 15th -October 15th and Indigenous Person Day in October. Dia de los Muertos is November 1st.
See this document for a quick resource guide about the history and importance of corn and chocolate in the region.
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.
Literature and other multi-media resources related to the environment, science, health and the UN Sustainable Development Goals are available at this list.
Cinco de mayo is not Mexican Independence Day but it is an inspiring story of resistance and perseverance. Check out this page for resources.
In addition to the MSU teacher fellowship programs, this list contains resources developed by U.S. Department of Education National Resource Centers for Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
Also, check out summer options available through members of CLASP.
Professor invited to UN's Forum & meeting with Brazilian Minister
Video: Puerto Rican Popular Culture, From Bomba to "Perreo Combativo"
Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships
Video: MSU & FAO write Guidelines for Ecosystems Restoration
EMBRACING MAYA HERITAGE:
Creating Sustainable Development Through Intercultural Education
January 23, 2025 at 3:30pm
305 International Center
