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Dissolving Borders and Broadening Perspectives through Latino Traditional Literature.

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Smolen, Lynn Atkinson; Ortiz-Castro, Victoria – Reading Teacher, 2000

Offers a brief historical perspective on Latino folk literature. Discusses 26 recently published books for children and adolescents in both English and Spanish, organized into origin tales, tales based on historical facts, trickster tales, and cumulative tales. Describes activities to use with these books to foster literacy and make powerful…

Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Elementary Education