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Yes! We are Latinos, Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy ; pictures by David Diaz

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-95) and index

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Yes! We are Latinos

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Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy ; pictures by David Diaz

A collection of thirteen first-person poems written by young Latin Americans living in the United States highlighting the immigration experience as well as the cultural diversity of Latin Americans in this country. Each poem is followed by an informational piece on social and historical themes such as immigration, migrant works and Cuba-U.S. history

What makes someone Latino? -- My name is Juanita -- Our Indigenous roots -- My name is Mónica -- Latino Immigration to the United States -- My name is José Miguel-not Jo, Not Mike -- Cuba and the United States -- My name is Gladys -- The pride of being Boricua -- My name is Santiago -- From an island to a continent -- My name is Sultana, O Susana -- Latino language and the cultural identity of Sephardic Jews -- My name Is Julio -- Migrant farmworkers -- My name is Felipe -- Deep African roots -- My name is Rocío -- The Spanish Civil War: a struggle for justice -- My name is Lili -- My name is Michiko -- Chinese presence in Latin America -- Japanese presence in Latin America -- My name is Andrés -- Latin America: source of biodiversity -- My name is Román -- Contribution of the evolving Latino culture

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