¡Ajúa! That’s How Reading’s Done by René Saldaña Jr.
René Saldaña Jr. is an American poet, novelist and educator. Currently, he is an associate professor of language and literature in the College of Education at Texas Tech University. He is also the author of several books for young readers, best known for The Jumping Tree and The Whole Sky Full of Stars. His publications have received many positive reviews and recognition from several literary circles. Most importantly, Rene is a great colleague. I look forward to the opportunity to chat with him at every NCTE Conference. I hope you enjoy his recommendations for reading during Hispanic Heritage Month. |
Pocho by José Antonio Villarreal (1970)
…y no se lo tragó la tierra by Tomás Rivera (1971)
Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya (1972)
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (1984)
Rainbow’s End by Genaro Gonzalez (1988)
As for verse:
“I Am Joaquin/Yo soy Joaquín” by Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales (1967)
A Fire in my Hands by Gary Soto (1991)
My Own True Name by Pat Mora (2003)
Sonnets and Salsa by Carmen Tafolla (2004)