Cool Salsa: Bilingual Poems on Growing Up Latino in the United States (Spanish Edition)

Name: Cool Salsa: Bilingual Poems on Growing Up Latino in the United States (Spanish Edition)
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Book Synopsis: Growing up Latino in America means speaking two languages, living two lives, learning the rules of two cultures. Cool Salsa celebrates the tones, rhythms, sounds, and experiences of that double life.Here are poems about families and parties, insults and sad memories, hot dogs and mangos, the sweet syllables of Spanish and the snag-toothed traps of English. Here is the glory— and pain— of being Latino American.Latino Americans hail from Cuba and California, Mexico and Michigan, Nicaragua and New York, and editor Lori M. Carlson has made sure to capture all of those accents. With poets such as Sandra Cisneros, Martín Espada, Gary Soto, and Ed Vega, and a very personal introduction by Oscar Hijuelos, this collection encompasses the voices of Latino America. By selecting poems about the experiences of teenagers, Carlson has given a focus to that rich diversity; by presenting the poems both in their original language and in translation, she has made them available to us all.As you move from memories of red wagons to dreams of orange trees to fights with street gangs, you feel Cool Salsa's musical and emotional cross rhythms. Here is a world of exciting poetry for you, y tú también.

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Are you ready to embark on a beautiful journey of self-discovery? Introducing Cool Salsa: Bilingual Poems on Growing Up Latino in the United States (Spanish Edition). This captivating book celebrates the vibrant Latino culture, immersing you in the rich experiences of speaking two languages and living two lives.

Discover the melodies and cadence of the double life. Cool Salsa vividly portrays families and parties, memories both joyful and melancholic, and the tantalizing flavors of hot dogs and mangos. You'll revel in the sweet syllables of Spanish and navigate the intricate nuances of the English language. It's a magnificent exploration of what it means to be Latino American.

Experience the multitude of voices that make up the Latino American identity. With contributions from renowned poets such as Sandra Cisneros, Martín Espada, Gary Soto, and Ed Vega, Cool Salsa captures the essence of diverse Latino cultures from all corners of America.

Editor Lori M. Carlson invites you to delve into this compelling anthology, carefully curated to represent the experiences of teenagers. By presenting the poems in both their original language and in translation, Cool Salsa ensures that this lyrical journey is accessible to readers of all backgrounds.

Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant poetry that will sweep you off your feet. From cherished memories to dreams of orange trees, and even the gritty reality of street gangs, Cool Salsa merges musical and emotional cross rhythms in a way that resonates with your soul. Join us on this remarkable literary adventure – tú también puedes ser parte de ella.

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