Maria A Latina Girl in the United States

An 11-year-old girl, born in the USA into a family of Mexican immigrants, writes her autobiography to comply with a school assignment. In it, she emphasizes the advantages of being bilingual and bicultural, and of growing up in culturally rich, diverse surroundings. According to Mar?a ?Da sensitive girl who speaks proudly of her cultural heritage?D Latinos are like ?the vanilla, the sugar, and the chocolate [of U.S. culture]? strong flavors because we have strong minds and hearts.'? Mar?a?'s vibrant and warm story invite readers to reflect upon cultural and racial pride, self-acceptance, racial and gender equality, multiculturalism, writing as a key to self-understanding, and family ties.Robleda, Margarita is the author of 'Maria A Latina Girl in the United States', published 2005 under ISBN 9781594375590 and ISBN 1594375593.