What Is the Difference Between Latinx, Latino, and Hispanic? / �Cu�l Es La Diferencia Entre Ser Latinx, Latino O Hispano?

by Brenda Perez Mendoza

Overview

Explore the vocabuary of identity in this book that helps make sense of the meaning behind cultural labels. Readers will explore the history behind the terms Latinx, Latino, and Hispanic and consider how and why they are used. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx American series explores the issues specific to the Latinx community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate, and winner of the 2022 Latinx Educator Impact Award from the Latinx Education Collaborative. The series was developed to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach issues of race, diversity, and inclusion with open eyes and minds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781668927526
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2023
Series:	21st Century Skills Library: Racial Justice in America: Latinx American
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.19(w) x 9.27(h) x 0.33(d)
Lexile:	750L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

About the Author

Brenda Perez Mendoza is an award-winning educator and the author of Racial Justice in America: Latinx American series. She grew up in Cicero as a native language Spanish speaker. When she went to school, there wasn’t enough support for students learning the English language. That is what drove her to become a K-12 ELL specialist and work with bilingual students. She works to advocate for all students, Latinx especially, to embrace their culture and celebrate who they are. Today, she lives in Chicago, Illinois, and is committed to providing students with culturally responsive practices and advocating for the Whole Child.

Editorial Reviews

STARRED: This book is perfect for educational settings given its rounded perspective, and it even offers thoughtful research and activity prompts after the main text. An inclusive resource on an important topic.

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