Maria: A Latina Girl in the United States
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An 11-year-old girl, born in the USA into a family of Mexican immigrants, writes her autobiography to comply with a school assignment. In it, she emphasizes the advantages of being bilingual and bicultural, and of growing up in culturally rich, diverse surroundings. According to Mar a ?Da sensitive girl who speaks proudly of her cultural heritage?D Latinos are like the vanilla, the sugar, and the chocolate of U.S. culture] strong flavors because we have strong minds and hearts. Mar a?'s vibrant and warm story invite readers to reflect upon cultural and racial pride, self-acceptance, racial and gender equality, multiculturalism, writing as a key to self-understanding, and family ties.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1594375593
ISBN13:9781594375590
Release Date:October 2005
Publisher:Santillana USA Publishing Company
Length:35 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 8.3" x 10.6"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
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