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América is Her Name
América is Her Name is a heartfelt, realistic story of a Mixteca Indian girl who regains her lost voice through writing poetry. What will resonate with children is América's decision not to fall victim to the poverty, hopelessness, and violence that surrounds her in the Pilsen barrio of Chicago. Instead, children will be encouraged by América's choice to heed Mr. Aponte's teachings: "When you use words to share your feelings with somebody else, you are a poet, and poets belong to the world."

Children will likewise be empowered by Luis Rodríguez's overall message that permeates throughout the text-that every voice counts. When a child is told that their words and feelings count, it is akin to opening up their world. Just as América discovers that the heart of a poet may lie beneath such social barriers as culture, race, and class; children reading her story will also see that they, too, can follow América's example and find their own poetic voice that will transcend the obstacles of life. As América begins to value the beauty of her own poetry and her mother recalls the strength of their proud heritage in her native language, the child reader will grasp that the heart of a poet is within everyone, if only we have the courage to share our words, our feelings, and our hearts, with the world.

adults will enjoy it more than children
Beautiful illustrations and a topic that hasn't been addressed much in children's literature are positive qualities of this book. However, I think it will appeal more to adults than children, and since poetry is part of the story-line, I think it ought to have more poetry embedded into the text.

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"What really sets La Llaman América/América is Her Name apart is that the story manages to address perplexing realities with neither cynicism nor an excess of earnestness."--Kathy O'Connell, Hartford Advocate

"This heartening book will touch readers and writers of all ages and backgrounds and belongs in every school and public library." --Frances Ann Day, MultiCultural Review

"This story deals realistically with the problems in urban neighborhoods and has an upbeat theme: you can succeed in spite of the odds against you. Carlos Vesquez's inspired 4-color illustrations give a vivid sense of the barrio, as well as the beauty and strenght of the young girl América."--Hispanic Outlook

"This is a story for librarians, teachers and parents as well as for children ages 6 and up because it helps us understand the newcomer's search for a place of belonging. Touching and true." --Feminist Bookstore News ... Read more

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Always Runnig:La Vida Loca:Gang Days in L.A.
3-6-10
It is hard to say if i liked it since you were unable
to send it by my address even though you had 2 addresses, one physical and the other one was my mailing address. I also have the e-mail you sent saying i would be reimbursed and i am still waiting, hopefully you had it credited to my credit card.
It also took longer to receive than what was indicated.
I am unable to rate the book considering i did not
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FREE SHIPPINGDue to Amazons restrictions you must pay $3.49 in the check-out and we will refund those shipping fees to you! This is an audio download and youll receive an e-mail with download instructions within 2 business days. Written by Luis J. Rodriguez. Performed by Miguel Sandoval WordTheatre's Family Affairs series takes us into the rewarding but complex and often painful world of parent-child relationships. In ?Finger Dance,? Luis J. Rodriguez, pays tribute to the slow death of a violent and harsh father who, in his last days, is rendered physically and mentally helpless. MIGUEL SANDOVAL acutely conveys his son?s conflict, as he searches for signs of love in his father?s eyes. ... Read more

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This history of literature in the Carribean focuses on English- and Dutch-speaking regions. Topics covered include: the anglophone Caribbean; literary development - a contrastive history; genre - a contrastive history; The Netherlands, Antilles, Aruba, and Suriname; a mosaic setting - a contrastive history of genre; literary criticism; drama; fiction; and poetry. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on March 26, 2004. The length of the article is 1714 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: A segunda división: la decisión de José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero de que España levante su veto a la Constitución Europea socava el peso de nuestro país en la UE.
Author: Emilio J. González
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 26, 2004
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Issue: 997Page: 18(4)

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on July 2, 2004. The length of the article is 1204 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Gobierno nacional, intereses autonómicos: las primeras medidas de política económica adoptadas por el nuevo Gobierno socialista de José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero se centran en satisfacer intereses autonómicos particulares.
Author: Emilio J. González
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 2, 2004
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Issue: 1011Page: 80(3)

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on March 18, 2005. The length of the article is 499 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Un año excepcional.(primer año de gobierno de José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero)
Author: Manuel J. Silva
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 18, 2005
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Issue: 1044Page: 41(1)

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on April 1, 2005. The length of the article is 514 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: ¿Un Gobierno filiófobo?(José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, Partido Socialista proponen reforma de Ley de Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas)
Author: Manuel J. Silva
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2005
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Issue: 1046Page: 43(1)

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on May 28, 2004. The length of the article is 1280 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Sanidad, al borde de la quiebra: los problemas económicos del sistema público catalán de salud embarcan al Gobierno de José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero en la reforma de la financiación de la sanidad autonómica.
Author: Emilio J. González
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 28, 2004
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Issue: 1006Page: 77(3)

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