(4) YA Latino Biography Library series. These biographies describe how Cisneros struggled to feel appreciated and understood as a Latina author and how Ochoa's groundbreaking path frequently led her to be the only woman in her field of study and profession. The texts, though choppy, are readable. Photographs and sidebars add interest and some context for report writers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these Latino Biography Library titles: Ellen Ochoa and Sandra Cisneros.

Reviewer: Sarah Novogrodsky

(4) YA Latino Biography Library series. The contributions of Chilean poet and activist Neruda are covered in this serviceable biography. His early life is examined as well as his use of poetry to support political campaigns during the late 1930s. The text is choppy, but the information provided is wide-ranging. Sidebars offer some historical perspective; average-quality photos round out the presentation. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Alissa C. Salamone

(4) YA Latino Biography Library series. These biographies describe how Cisneros struggled to feel appreciated and understood as a Latina author and how Ochoa's groundbreaking path frequently led her to be the only woman in her field of study and profession. The texts, though choppy, are readable. Photographs and sidebars add interest and some context for report writers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these Latino Biography Library titles: Ellen Ochoa and Sandra Cisneros.

Reviewer: Sarah Novogrodsky

(4) YA Latino Biography Library series. The contributions of three prominent Latino Americans--educator Escalante (of Stand and Deliver fame), actor Prinze, and actor/comedian Lopez--are covered in these serviceable biographies. The texts are choppy, but the information provided is fairly wide-ranging. Sidebars offer some historical perspective; average-quality photos round out the presentations. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these Latino Biography Library titles: George Lopez, Freddie Prince, Jr., and Jaime Escalante.

Reviewer: Alissa C. Salamone

(4) YA Latino Biography Library series. The contributions of three prominent Latino Americans--educator Escalante (of Stand and Deliver fame), actor Prinze, and actor/comedian Lopez--are covered in these serviceable biographies. The texts are choppy, but the information provided is fairly wide-ranging. Sidebars offer some historical perspective; average-quality photos round out the presentations. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these Latino Biography Library titles: George Lopez, Freddie Prince, Jr., and Jaime Escalante.

Reviewer: Alissa C. Salamone

(4) YA Latino Biography Library series. The contributions of three prominent Latino Americans--educator Escalante (of Stand and Deliver fame), actor Prinze, and actor/comedian Lopez--are covered in these serviceable biographies. The texts are choppy, but the information provided is fairly wide-ranging. Sidebars offer some historical perspective; average-quality photos round out the presentations. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these Latino Biography Library titles: George Lopez, Freddie Prince, Jr., and Jaime Escalante.

Reviewer: Alissa C. Salamone