Poetry+resources

Alarcon, Francisco X. (2005). //Poems to Dream Together/Poemas Para Soñar Juntos//. New York: Lee & Low Books. Poems in Spanish with English translations of varying complexity, mainly fairly simple. Includes one poem called “Dreamer of the Fields” dedicated to César Chàvez. Alarcon, Francisco X. (1997//). Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems//. San Francisco: Children’s Book Press. Joyful short poems in two languages with a spring theme. This poet has poetry collections dedicated to each season. Carlson, Lori Marie, ed. (1994). //Cool Salsa: Bilingual Poems on Growing Up Latino in the United States//. New York: Henry Holt and Company. While some poems in this collection have mature themes, there are some poems that can be used with younger students to help them gain a deeper understanding of thoughts and feelings of Latino students. Perhaps teachers will also benefit from reading this collection. Carlson, Lori Marie, ed. (2005). //red hot salsa: Bilingual Poems on Being Young and Latino in the United States//. New York: Henry Holt and Company. This is a more sophisticated and mature collection of poems for an older audience. English translations are included for poems written in Spanish. Section headings include “language, identity” and “family moments, memories.” Johnston, Tony. (1996). //My Mexico~México mío//. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons. These poems (Spanish translations included) are specifically set in Mexico and can provide a view into facets of life there, rather than in the U.S.. Stavans, Ilan, ed. (2001). //Wachale! Poetry and Prose about Growing Up Latino in America//. Chicago: Cricket Books. Includes words to “Deportee,” a corrido written by Woody Guthrie and “Corazon del corrido” by Pat Mora. Not all writings are translated from Spanish to English. Also includes a short version of “La Llorona.”