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The Américas Award : honoring Latin@ children's and young adult literature of the Americas

Laretta Henderson (Editor)
Scholars from the fields of literature, education, library science, and theater engage with Latino/a Critical Race Theory (LatCrit) in this collection of essays about the Américas Award, the Award-winning and honored books, and the contexts in which the books are used. This collection offers essays on the history of the award, close readings of Award-winning and honored books situated in the classroom, and discussions of how best to use the books in the classroom, library and theater. -- Publisher Site

Print Book, English, 2016
Lexington Books, Lanham, Maryland, 2016