Summary of the Theme
This series explores the diversity within the writings of those whose linguistic and cultural heritage stems from Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico and other Spanish-speaking Central and South American countries.

Book List

• In the Time of Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
• The Devil in Texas by Aristeo Brito
• Dreaming in Cuban by Cristina Garcia
• Down These Mean Streets by Piri Thomas
• Growing Up Latino: Memoirs and Stories by Harold Augenbraum and Ilan Stavans, eds.

Program Brochure
The humanities scholar's essay was written by Ilan Stavans who teaches at Amherst College. He has been the recipient of the Latino Literature Prize, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and a National Book Critics Circle Award nomination.

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   Scholar's essay, annotated book list, and supplementary texts (pdf)*

"How To" Discussion Programming Guide
Developed to aid participants in “The Millennium Project for Public Libraries,” this programming guide provides basic information about developing and promoting book discussion programs.

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