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Selection of Collection Development articles for librarians and bookbuyers spanning a wide range of subjects from Críticas

Video Collection Development—Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.
by Rafael Ocasio, 6/15/2008
In celebration of June’s Gay and Lesbian Pride Month, this round-up gathers some representative films from Argentina and Mexico’s most avant-garde production along with one documentary made in the United States. More

Immigration 101
by Rafael Ocasio - 05/15/2008
As reflected in the media and current presidential debates, illegal immigration remains a controversial and heated subject. However, while many discussions have centered on how to stop the flow of thousands of desperate men, women, and children who “break the law” to enter the United States and take jobs here, they often ignore the ways in which the American economy continues to promote (and benefit from) their exploitation. More
Colombia on Film
By Rafael Ocasio - 11/15/2007
For more than 40 years, Colombia has been the tragic victim of the military’s war against left-wing guerrilla groups (mainly the FARC) and right-wing paramilitary groups that emerged in the 1980s to fight the guerrillas. More
Books That Whet Your Appetite
By Catherine Rendón - 11/15/2007
Cooking once depended on the cornucopia of ingredients available in specific geographies, but fortunately this is no longer necessarily the case. The cookbooks reviewed here offer a panorama of the latest trends in culinary fashion, showing how they draw on various regional cuisines. More
A Big Book For Small Hands: Bibles for Kids
11/15/2007
Christianity, and particularly Catholicism, is a cornerstone of Hispanic culture. Most children grow up attending Sunday mass, preparing themselves for the First Communion, and praying every night with prayers they’ve learned from mom, dad, or abuelita. More
Counterrevolutionary Cuban Films
By Rafael Ocasio - 10/15/2007
Cuba’s counterrevolutionary films are a departure from the official rhetoric of the revolutionary Cuban government. Some offer a historical overview of the crimes committed by prerevolutionary guerrilla groups, located in the Escambray Mountains of the Sierra Maestra, the geographical center of the Castro-led revolution; others document the revolutionary army’s early trials without jury, known as juicios populares (public trials). More
The Impact of Literature on Latin American Films
By Rafael Ocasio - 08/15/2007
The powerful impact of literature on Latin American films is evident in the earliest silent cinema of Mexico and Argentina, which were among the first Latin American countries with important cinematic production. More
La novela gráfica
Tim Wadham, Maricopa Co. Lib. Dist., Phoenix, AZ - 06/01/2007
The graphic revolution has reached the Spanish-language children’s book market in a big way, no small thanks to distributor Public Square Books. More
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