Strong Latina subjects for teen girls? (Recommendations Wanted)

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Strong Latina subjects for teen girls?

I've found a bunch of great books for African American Teens in the Bluford series. I'm looking for something similar for Latinas.

I'd like them to be strong female protagonists, rather than standard romance novels, but I don't have any idea what authors to look for, or if there are any similar series' or books out there.

Thanks.

Robin
12 years ago

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Real Women Have Curves by Josefina Lopez,

katrina
11 years ago

Thanks! I loved the movie.

Robin
11 years ago

Here's a link to a useful site for teen books: http://www.connectedyouth.org/books/index.cfm?booklist=hispanicteen

Judy
11 years ago

I don't know if it's a 'teen' book specifically, but the classic

Sandra Cisneros : The House on Mango Street (Vintage Contemporaries) immediately comes to mind. It's a fantastic coming of age story with a strong Latina protagonist going through her teen years. But that doesn't begin to do it justice. :) Sorry for stating the obvious if it is.

Tamara K.
9 years ago