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"Soy cholo, mestizo, mezclado. Las palabras no te hieren si aprendes a ponerlas de tu lado. Úsalas tú antes que los otros. Soy indio, quechua, serrano. Vengo de las montañas y voy de regreso a ellas. Decirlo me ha dado energía. Ahora tengo los puños en alto. No soy tu cholo." No soy tu cholo es tanto un libro de protesta como una reflexión sobre la choledad. Su tono puede ser enérgico o calmo, pues varía según los recursos que emplea Avilés: en algunos casos será la indignación producto de la experiencia propia; en otros, el ensayo feroz que, desde el activismo cívico, reclama...

Three Puerto Rican stories include the title story, which represents the land's indigenous Tainos; the tale of la Guinea, which is rooted in the nation's African culture; and la Mula's tale, a story of Spanish origin.

From the candiru to the lionfish, there are so many kinds of fish on Earth. While all have different methods of production, the basic life cycle is the same, from egg to spawning swimmers. Readers are introduced to this general cycle as well as the important vocabulary needed to talk about it, such as “fry” and “spawning.” Accessible language and simple diagrams throughout the book provide a way for struggling readers to tackle science curriculum content.

In the spring of 1895, Bud is excited for his Cadet Corps team to compete in the end-of-the-year drills competition at his school. His company is the favorite to win, but can they pull it off? This historical fiction book is based on a story by the African-American poet and playwright, Paul Laurence Dunbar. Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this 32-page historical fiction book features hi-lo text, full-color illustrations and a short chapter format.