(3) K-3 Illustrated by Raúl Colón. This bilingual picture book biography does respectful justice to its subject, exploring Márquez's early life and influences in Colombia. Brown's writing lilts with poetic cadences that reflect Márquez's spirit and soul. Colón's beautifully flowing rainbow-hued illustrations capture the spirit of magical realism that is so integral to Márquez's work. An author's note gives more biographical information.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) YA 20th Century's Most Influential Hispanics series. The subjects are here presented within the context of culture and identity. García Márquez explores political themes in the author's work. Alvarez emphasizes her determination to develop an authentic female voice that reflects her multicultural experience. In Lopez, fact and fluff blur in the manner of the book's celebrity magazine primary sources. Text and photos vary greatly in style and quality. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these 20th Century's Most Influential Hispanics titles: Julia Alvarez, Jennifer Lopez, and Gabriel García Márquez.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(3) YA Great Hispanic Heritage series. A great deal of biographical information and some historical context is imparted in these volumes about influential Hispanic authors who write primarily for adults but are enjoyed by many sophisticated young-adult readers. The challenging vocabulary (aquiline, parvenu, epiphany) shows that the series authors are not talking down to their readers. Scattered throughout are many photographs and helpful boxed historical asides. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Great Hispanic Heritage titles: Gabriel García Márquez and Isabel Allende.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin