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Lengua Fresca

By Ilan Stavans

Lengua Fresca

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Description
Brazen, bold, edgy, and fresh: an unexpected take on Latino life, spotlighting some of the culture's most exciting innovative and emerging voices. An entertaining, provocative and often exhilarating collection, Lengua Fresca celebrates some of the most original and cutting-edge work to emerge from the cultural collide that is Latino life in the United States. Featuring an eclectic mix of Latino writing—including fiction, journalism, essays, comics, and even cultural ephemera—this unique anthology showcases literature found in unexpected places. Selections include stories from Salvador Plascencia, Christina Henriquez, and Ana Menendez; graphic pieces from the Hernandez brothers (creators of the groundbreaking comix Love and Rockets) and Lalo Alcaraz (creator of La Cucaracha); and essays by Stephanie Elizondo Griest and Dagoberto Gilb on pop culture topics such as The George Lopez Show and Taco Bell. The growth of Spanglish, the lingua franca of Hispanic communities, is highlighted as well. Compiled by the editors of the classroom favorite Growing Up Latino, Lengua Fresca offers an unconventional window on a vibrant, quickly expanding culture.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
226
Release Date:
2006-11-16
Publication Date:
2006-11-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0618656707
ISBN13:
9780618656707
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
259 g
Height:
141 cm
Width:
207 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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