What Is the Difference Between Latinx, Latino, and Hispanic? / ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre ser Latinx, Latino o Hispano?

From the Set Racial Justice in America: Latinx American

Explore the vocabuary of identity in this book that helps make sense of the meaning behind cultural labels. Readers will explore the history behind the terms Latinx, Latino, and Hispanic and consider how and why they are used. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx American series explores the issues specific to the Latinx community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate, and winner of the 2022 Latinx Educator Impact Award from the Latinx Education Collaborative. The series was developed to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach issues of race, diversity, and inclusion with open eyes and minds.

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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 5
Dewey 305.868/073
Lexile 750L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level W
Language English, Spanish
Publisher Cherry Lake Publishing
Available Formats Reinforced book (9781668927526), Paperback (9781668928578), PDF (9781668931523), ePub (9781668930045), Hosted ebook (9781668934487), Kindle (9781668933008)
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 48
Dimensions 7 x 9
Graphics Full-color photographs

Booklist - What Is the Difference between Latinx, Latino, and Hispanic? / ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre ser Latinx, Latino o Hispano?

Diversity is our world’s heartbeat, and this book in the Racial Justice in America: Latinx American (6 titles) does an excellent job of educating readers about differences between the titular terms. It takes care to provide context for this discussion by first talking about the concept of ethnicity and then providing well-researched presentations on the background of each term so that readers understand how to best use them. The book also offers side-by-side text, one side of each spread presenting the information in English while the other provides the Spanish translation. As readers dive in, they will also learn about the history of Latin America (including the huge role played by colonialism), where each term originated, and how correctly using these terms really depends on how someone self-identifies. This book is perfect for educational settings given its rounded perspective, and it even offers thoughtful research and activity prompts after the main text. An inclusive resource on an important topic.

Author: Brenda Perez Mendoza

Brenda Perez Mendoza is an award-winning educator and the author of Racial Justice in America: Latinx American series. She grew up in Cicero as a native language Spanish speaker. When she went to school, there wasn’t enough support for students learning the English language. That is what drove her to become a K-12 ELL specialist and work with bilingual students. She works to advocate for all students, Latinx especially, to embrace their culture and celebrate who they are. Today, she lives in Chicago, Illinois, and is committed to providing students with culturally responsive practices and advocating for the Whole Child.

Activities for further learning
Author/Illustrator biography
Educational front/back matter
Glossary of key words
Index
Informative sidebars
Table of contents
Full-color photographs