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The Mexican American Family Album (American Family Albums) Paperback – May 28, 1998

by Dorothy Hoobler (Author), Thomas Hoobler (Author), Henry G. Cisneros (Introduction)

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Mexican Americans have a unique relationship with the United States. Because of the proximity of the neighboring countries, the old traditions of Mexico remain ever close to their hearts even as they embrace a new life in America. As a matter of fact, the first Mexican Americans did not leave their homeland by choice to come to the United States. Instead, the United States went to them. At the end of the U.S.-Mexican War in 1848, Mexico was forced to cede territory that is now the southwestern United States, and the roughly 80,000 Mexicans who had been living in this vast territory suddenly found themselves living within U.S. borders. As the Tejanos (Texans of Mexican descent) say, "We never crossed a border. The border crossed us."

The Mexican American Family Album is the record of generations of Mexicans who made the journey from the old country to a new life in the United States, told in their own words and photographs.
Cesar Ch'avez, Richard Rodriguez, Sandra Cisneros, and others profiled here testify to the success that many immigrants found in this country. But there are also stories from families not so famous. Their diary entries, letters, personal remembrances, and photographs culled from family archives, scrapbooks, and newspapers, tell of the hardship of poverty in the old country, of the decision to leave and the difficulties often encountered in crossing the border, of life in El Barrio, of finding work, putting down roots, and the transition from newcomer to Mexican American.

Through it all the common thread is a celebration of the Mexican heritage even as the immigrant becomes more and more "Americanized." It is that spirit that envelops The Mexican American Family Album--not only as a history of immigration from one country to another, but as a chronicle of the contributions, large and small, made by Mexican Americans. The continuing pride in the culture and traditions of Mexico have enhanced and strengthened their lives in their newly adopted country, and brought new dimensions to the multicultural society of America.

The titles in the American Family Albums series tell the multicolored and often heroic stories of American immigrant groups, largely through their own words and pictures. Like any family album or scrapbook, the pages contain many period photographs and other memorabilia. These join with original documents--including selections from diaries, letters, memoirs, and newspapers--to bring the immigrant experience vividly to life.

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12 - 17 years
Print length

128 pages
Language

English
Grade level

7 - 9
Dimensions

10.9 x 0.5 x 8.4 inches
Publisher

Oxford University Press
Publication date

May 28, 1998
ISBN-10

019512426X
ISBN-13

978-0195124262
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"A needed history lesson."--Wilson Library Bulletin
"A clear and informative presentation."--School Library Journal
"Stresses the diversity that enriches our lives."--San Antonio Express-News
"History palpable and memorable.... The narratives flow smoothly and provide a wealth of information."--VOYA

"A needed history lesson."--Wilson Library Bulletin
"A clear and informative presentation."--School Library Journal
"Stresses the diversity that enriches our lives."--San Antonio Express-News
"History palpable and memorable.... The narratives flow smoothly and provide a wealth of information."--VOYA

"A needed history lesson."--Wilson Library Bulletin
"A clear and informative presentation."--School Library Journal
"Stresses the diversity that enriches our lives."--San Antonio Express-News
"History palpable and memorable.... The narratives flow smoothly and provide a wealth of information."--VOYA

"A needed history lesson."--Wilson Library Bulletin

"A clear and informative presentation."--School Library Journal

"Stresses the diversity that enriches our lives."--San Antonio Express-News

"History palpable and memorable.... The narratives flow smoothly and provide a wealth of information."--VOYA

"A needed history lesson."--Wilson Library Bulletin

"A clear and informative presentation."--School Library Journal

"Stresses the diversity that enriches our lives."--San Antonio Express-News

"History palpable and memorable.... The narratives flow smoothly and provide a wealth of information."--VOYA

About the Author

Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler have published more than 50 books for children and adults. Their works have been honored by the Library of Congress, the New York Public Library, the National Council for the Social Studies, and the Society of School Librarians International. They live in New York City.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 1st edition (May 28, 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 019512426X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195124262
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 17 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.9 x 0.5 x 8.4 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #5,153,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #55 in Teen & Young Adult Mexican History
- #224 in Children's Mexican History
- #2,377 in Teen & Young Adult United States History

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