This montth featuring books on Latina Breaking Barriers from Amazon and Exploring Latinas/os Identity from Texas University Press
Editors: Mark Kamimura, Jeanett Castellanos & 3 more
Publisher: Stylus Publishing; Illustrated edition
ISBN-13: 978-1579221065
The Latina/o population constitutes the largest racial and ethnic minority group in the U.S. and is disproportionately under-represented in college and in graduate programs. This is the first book specifically to engage with the absence of Latinas/os in doctoral studies. It proposes educational and administrative strategies to open up the pipeline, and institutional practices to ensure access, support, models and training for Latinas/os aspiring to the Ph.D. The book then addresses the unique experiences and challenges faced by Latina/os in doctoral programs, and offers guidance for students and those responsible for them.
Editor: Rocío D. Hernández
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN-13: 978-1032474007
This anthology is a collection of twelve voices, representative of the experiences of empowered Chingonas across various roles in higher education who identify as Latinas. This volume shares the knowledge of Chingona Latina women, including their thoughts around authenticity, identity, and the disruption of dominant cultural experiences within the institution. It also seeks to help other Latinas realize that they are not alone in their experiences with higher education. This book includes questions for reflection and writing prompts, allowing readers to consider their own lived experiences and envision change.
Author: Esther Elena López-Mulnix & 2 more
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN-13: 978-1579223533
This series is about successful women who have reached the pinnacle of their careers. It features stories about extraordinary women who have found paths to success—whether it is leading a college or university or becoming successful scholars in science and engineering or thriving in some other male-dominated arena. These books offer guidance from role models for women who aspire to positions of leadership – in any field of endeavor. The subjects of this book grew up with a determination to get educated that was fostered by parents and grandparents.
Title: COURAGEOUS HISTORY MAKERS: 11 WOMEN FROM LATIN AMERICA WHO CHANGED THE WORLD
Author: Naibe Reynoso
Publisher: Con Todo Press; Bilingual edition
ISBN-13: 9781736274439
Courageous History Makers: 11 Women from Latin America who changed the World highlights 11 women from Latin America who excelled in science, sports, the arts, journalism, politics and more. Some notable women featured include Mexican painter Frida Khalo, Nobel Peace Prize Winner Rigoberta Menchu, Grammy-winning musical icon Celia Cruz, and renowned pilot Hermelinda Urvina. By presenting the true biographical stories of these outstanding women in rhyming verses, young readers will follow their journey to success. Recommended for children ages 5-8, grades K-3rd.
Edited by: Jody A. Martin & Norma E. Cantú
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN-13: 9781477330616
In ¡Somos Tejanas!, editors Norma E. Cantú and Jody A. Marín assemble contemporary Tejanx writers who provide firsthand accounts of identity, enriching Tejanx studies through gender and sexuality. The contributions—personal and scholarly essays, poems, criticism, and artworks—explore Tejana identity, sociopolitical movements, stories, dances, music, and athletic feats of Tejanidad. Authors reflect on segregation in Texas, surviving the 2021 blackouts amid COVID-19, drug-war violence, and tightening immigration restrictions. An unrepentant expression from women under attack by state policymakers, this collection dispels the silence imposed by colonial erasure.
Author: Christina E. Bejarano
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN-13: 9781477302088
Over the past decade, racial/ethnic minority women have made significant strides in U.S. politics, comprising large portions of their minority delegations in Congress and state legislatures. This trend is especially evident among Latinas, yet scholars have offered no clear explanation—until now. In The Latina Advantage, Christina E. Bejarano examines data on Texas and California state legislative candidates, demonstrating the political intersection of race and gender. She shows that Latinas benefit from increasing qualifications and a softening of perceived racial threat. Challenging stereotypes, Bejarano offers a crucial perspective on America’s evolving electorate.
Editors: Maggie Rivas-Rodríguez and B.V. Olguín
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN-13: 9781477307625
The first book-length study of Latina/o experiences in World War II across diverse identities—including Cuban American, Spanish American, Mexican American, and the under-studied Afro-Latino experience—Latina/os and World War II examines Latina/o soldiering, citizenship, and their lasting repercussions in the West. The editors provide a revised count of Latina/os who served. Covering military segregation, postwar veterans’ lives, Tejanas on the homefront, journalism, and activism, the essays reveal overlooked wartime experiences. Beyond war narratives, this collection deepens scholarly inquiry into ideological mobility, identity, and social change that still shape postcolonial lives.
Authors: Rita Portales and Marco Portales
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN-13: 9780292706644
As educators debate how to improve public schools, the most vital factor often disappears—the teacher-student relationship. Veteran educators Rita and Marco Portales argue this is key to Latino/a student success, as many face barriers from racism, language skills, and cultural differences. To break these barriers, they offer a proven method to strengthen students' print and oral skills. Using student and parent insights, they show how all stakeholders can foster this relationship. By enhancing reading, writing, and critical thinking across curricula, teachers can keep students engaged while preparing them for academically competitive colleges.
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