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In 'Children of the Waters,' Carleen Brice treads the depths of cultural confusion

When Barack Obama began his campaign for the U.S. presidency, it increased the discussion about what it means to be born into more than one culture...
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City girl Shreve Stockton finds her place in Wyoming's coyote and cattle land

Resolution: Why not begin the New Year with a great book? Foxes, raccoons, rabbits, and Canadian geese are regulars in our suburban neighborhood,...
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On a snowy day, Sandra Dallas warms the heart with 'Prayers for Sale'

Why not begin the new year with a great book?When the thermometer dips below zero, bundling up in a quilt and reading a Sandra Dallas novel is the...
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Longing to belong: In 'Mexican Whiteboy' a confused teen searches for home base

Who are we? This review is part of a continuing focus on the issues of identity—such as struggling to fit in, having a sense of place, and...
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Library conference to include seminar on needs of growing Hispanic population

By 2010, about 47 million of the U.S. population will be Hispanic according to REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information...
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Longing to belong: Mishna Wolff's memoir should be required reading

Who are we? This review is part of a continuing focus on the issues of identity and tolerance that began with a series of essays reflecting on...
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Iturralde's Galapagos fantasy focuses on the endangered

Two sisters travel by dark of night with their parents, escaping an unnamed terror. The family has abandoned its auto in favor of a wooden cart,...
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Why it is important for libraries to buy Spanish books

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15, which may seem unusual until you realize that the independence days of seven...
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