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 Alma Flor Ada
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Paul Yee
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Alma Flor Ada |
Works by the Author
Listed below are selected works by the author.
Ada, Alma Flor. Blue and Green. Miami: Santillana Company USA, 1999.
This bilingual book for young readers describes famous Latino artists.
---. Eyes of the Jaguar. Miami: Santillana Company USA, 2004.
This children's book describes the indigenous people of the Americas and the development of their civilizations.
---. Laughing Crocodiles. Miami: Santillana Company USA, 1999.
This anthology, suitable for young adults, features poems and songs from different Latin traditions.
---. The Lizard and the Sun. New York: Dragonfly, 1999.
This bilingual children's book tells a Mexican folktale about a lizard that remains courageous and tries to help the world when the sun disappears.
---. My Name Is María Isabel. New York: Aladdin, 1993.
---. On the Wings of the Condor. Miami: Santillana Company USA, 2004.
This informative young adult book paints a picture of the lifestyles and beliefs of the indigenous peoples of Latin America.
---. The Quetzal's Journey. Miami: Santillana Company USA, 2002.
This book for young readers details the variety and diversity of Latin American fauna and flora in present, past, urban, and rural settings.
---. Under the Royal Palms. New York: Atheneum, 1998.
The author describes her childhood experiences in postwar Cuba in this companion volume to Where the Flame Trees Bloom.
---. Where the Flame Trees Bloom. New York: Atheneum, 1994.
The author writes about her own childhood experiences in Cuba, describing interesting and moving stories.
Further Readings About the Author
Web Sites
Alma Flor Ada
http://www.almaflorada.com
Alma Flora Ada's Web site gives a list of her works, information about her history and personal life, and information about writing.
Soy Unica! Soy Latina!
http://www.soyunica.gov/guests/Alma.aspx
This site features a short, informative article about Alma Flor Ada aimed at younger audiences.
Writing with Writers: Folktales
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/ (see Folktales: Alma Flor Ada's biography)
The Scholastic site provides a short autobiographical sketch of Alma Flor Ada and a folktale-writing workshop designed for children.
Periodicals
Brodie, Carolyn. "Author! Author! Alma Flor Ada: Writer, Translator, Storyteller." School Library Media Activities Monthly (May 2003):44-47.
In this interview, Alma Flor Ada discusses her writing, her interactions with students, and her views on multilingual education.
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Pam Muñoz Ryan |
Works by the Author
Listed below are selected works by the author.
Muñoz Ryan, Pam. Becoming Naomi León. New York: Scholastic, 2004.
Naomi and her brother Owen have been living with their great-grandmother when they are caught in the middle of a custody battle between their Gram and their mother. The children search for their father in Mexico, hoping to find help and a better sense of their identity.
---. Esperanza Rising. New York: Scholastic, 2000.
---. Riding Freedom. New York: Scholastic, 1998.
This novel is based on the true story of Charlotte "Charley" Darkey Parkhurst, who disguised herself as a man so she could drive a stagecoach, own land, and vote.
Further Readings About the Author
Books
Abbey, Cherie D. Biography Today Subject Series -- Author Series. Vol. 12. Detroit: Omnigraphics, 2002.
This compilation provides biographical information about Pam Muñoz Ryan and other authors.
Web Sites
The Kindergarten Connection: Pam Muñoz Ryan
http://www.kconnect.com/pamryan.html
In a short interview, Muñoz Ryan describes her experiences and her writing process.
Patricia M. Newman: Meet Other Children's Authors
http://www.patriciamnewman.com/meet.html (see Pam Muñoz Ryan)
This Web site includes an article about how Muñoz Ryan's own experiences influence her writing.
Pam Muñoz Ryan
http://www.pammunozryan.com/
Pam Muñoz Ryan's Web site has a biography, a list of her works, and links to other pages about authors and writing.
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Paul Yee |
Works by the Author
Listed below are selected works by the author.
Yee, Paul. Bone Collector's Son. Vancouver, B.C.: Tradewind, 2003.
This novel tells the story of a boy and his father who encounter the supernatural when they disinter bones to send back to China.
---. Breakaway. Toronto: Groundwood, 1994.
A second-generation Chinese immigrant faces racism in almost all aspects of his social and academic life, and must find a way to reconcile his differences with his family.
---. The Curses of Third Uncle. Toronto: James Lorimer, 1986.
Lillian Ho must find her father in order to avoid being brought back to China, a place that she has never seen and that is experiencing political and social turmoil.
---. Dead Man's Gold and Other Stories. Toronto: Groundwood, 2002.
This collection of 10 ghost stories describes the difficulties Chinese immigrants faced when they came to North America.
---. Ghost Train. Toronto: Groundwood, 1996.
This novel tells the story of a young girl who comes to North America to be with her father, only to find that he, like many others, was killed while working on a railroad.
---. Saltwater City: The Story of the Chinese in Vancouver. Vancouver, B.C.: Douglas and McIntyre, 1988.
In this illustrated history, Yee traces the laws and attitudes toward Chinese immigrants in Vancouver from the early 19th century till the late 20th century.
---. Struggle and Hope: The Story of Chinese Canadians. Toronto: Umbrella Press, 1996.
Yee writes a historical account of the Chinese in Canada.
---. Tales from Gold Mountain: Stories of the Chinese in the New World. Toronto: Groundwood, 1989.
---. Teach Me to Fly, Skyfighter! and Other Stories. Toronto: James Lorimer, 1983.
This series of four stories, told from the point of view of children who attend a multiethnic school, depicts life in a community that has various sets of values.
Further Readings About the Author
Periodicals
Davis, Marie C. "'A Backward Way of Thanking People': Paul Yee on His Historical Fiction." Canadian Children's Literature (Fall 1996):50-68.
In an interview, Paul Yee discusses his interest in Chinese history and the influence of cultural politics and his own experiences on his works.
Web Sites
CANSCAIP Members: Paul Yee
http://www.canscaip.org/bios/yeep.html
This site for the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers contains a list of Paul Yee's works and awards, as well as biographical information about him.
The Governor General's Literary Awards: Paul Yee
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/ggawards/index.htm
This Canadian government site offers information about Paul Yee, links to a review of Ghost Train, and a list of Yee's awards.
Paper Tigers: "Interview with Paul Yee" (Elisa Oreglia, May 2003)
http://www.papertigers.org/interviews/ (see Archived Interviews)
Elisa Oreglia interviews Paul Yee about growing up Chinese in Vancouver, and how his background affects his writing.
Paul Yee's Website
http://www.paulyee.ca/
Paul Yee's personal site provides descriptions of his works as well as personal information.
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