Once upon a Cuento |
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| Editor:
| Miller-Lachmann, Lyn |
| ISBN: | 978-1-880684-99-3 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2003 |
| Publisher: | Curbstone Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $18.95 |
Book Description:
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Once Upon a Cuento is an anthology of short stories by contemporary Latinx authors. The stories, written for young people, grade five and up, explore heritage and history, identity, language, and relationships from the perspective of Mexican-American, Cuban-American, Dominican-American, and Puerto Rican writers. The stories are grouped by theme--heritage, holidays, and contemporary culture; family life; friends and other relationships; and dealing with differences. A...
More Description Once Upon a Cuento is an anthology of short stories by contemporary Latinx authors. The stories, written for young people, grade five and up, explore heritage and history, identity, language, and relationships from the perspective of Mexican-American, Cuban-American, Dominican-American, and Puerto Rican writers. The stories are grouped by theme--heritage, holidays, and contemporary culture; family life; friends and other relationships; and dealing with differences. A general introduction and list of works by the thirteen contributors offer further avenues for research and discussion.