In My Family/En Mi Familia

from kmunsey

The book does not stay in one story line rather it shows various moments of the authors life. Th book is written in both English and Spanish so an opportunity to make this a teaching tool is definitely possible.

from kmacneill

This book is an awesome way to compare and contrast Mexican culture with American culture. The author/illustrator paints portraits reflecting memories from when she was a child. The pictures tell of various holidays or customs that were celebrated in her family. Its a culturally rich book that is...

from Chelz517

This book takes you inside of Mexican American culture. Through the story you learn different aspects of what it is like to be an Mexican America. There are different traditions that take place such as the women in the family would all gather around an make nopalitos and Empenadas, which are diff...

from kmacneill

This book is an awesome way to compare and contrast Mexican culture with American culture. The author/illustrator paints portraits reflecting memories from when she was a child. The pictures tell of various holidays or customs that were celebrated in her family. Its a culturally rich book that is...

from GloriaSidney

Carmen Lomas Garza takes us to her hometown of Kingsville, Texas, and through vibrant paintings and personal stories, Carmen brings to life loving memories of growing up in a traditional Mexican American community: eating empanadas, witnessing the blessing on her cousin's wedding day, and dancing...