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Pam Munoz Ryan's Web Site
The official website of Pam Munoz Ryan, who won the Pura Belpre Award for "Esperanza Rising." Find the rest of her books noted as well as a biography.
Cengage Learning
Houghton Mifflin: Rudolfo Anaya, Analysis of His Work
Great research site! Includes his themes, perspectives, form, style, audience, comparison and contrast in writing.
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: "Esperanza Rising"
This site offers historical links, lesson plans, and student activities to enhance Pam Munoz Ryan's book "Esperanza Rising."
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: El Poder De La Palabra
Space dedicated to prose, where you can find numerous Spanish literary passages, as well as author biographies and pictures. You can also read about art (organized by countries, periods, museums), music (organized by countries, periods,...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Rudolfo Anaya Lesson Plans
What do you know about the life and work of Rudolfo Anaya? This site provides links to learn more about this fascinating Hispanic author.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Migrant Struggle: Rudolfo Anaya
Regional author, Rudolfo Anaya, is featured in this brief biography highlighting his contributions to American literature which draw upon his experiences as a Mexican American. See "Rudolfo Anaya Activities" for related resources.
New York University
Lierature Arts & Medicines: "Tortuga" by Rudolfo Anaya
Here you will find a summary and commentary of the book. Good material.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Migrant Struggle: Tomas Rivera
Capitalizing on his life as a migrant farmer, Tomas Rivera's literary contributions focus on humanity, as examined in this brief biography. See "Tomas Rivera Activities" for related resources.
Other
University of New Mexico: "Writing the Southwest
Brief background on Anaya and his writing, followed by a quote, and a quick audio clip of him reading about the Southwest.
Other
El Andar Magazine: Gary Soto: Dining in Fresno
This site, part of the online version of the magazine "El Andar," presents an essay by Gary Soto about his dining experiences in Fresno, including the entertaining story of his meal with a friend in a Fresno restaurant in 1983.
Other
Official Site of Gary Soto
This site provides a brief biography of author, Gary Soto, and includes links to his current works.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Pam Munoz Ryan
A brief biography of Pam Munoz Ryan and a transcript of an interview in which she tells the story of her connection to the San Joaquin Valley and what led her to write her novel Esperanza Rising.
Other
Book Page Interview: Gary Soto
This site, part of the online version of the magazine BookPage, provides a 1998 interview with Gary Soto, in which he discusses the themes of some of his works, his background, and his use of different genres of writing.