Resistance and survival : children's narrative from Central America and the Caribbean / Ann González.

Author/creator González, Ann
Format Book
Publication InfoTucson : University of Arizona Press, 2009.
Description181 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Children's literature, Central American--History and criticism.
Children's literature, Caribbean (Spanish)--History and criticism.

Contents Walking in reverse/reading in reverse -- In the beginning : José Martí and La edad de oro -- And they all lived unhappily ever after : Carmen Lyra and Cuentos de mi tía Panchita -- A question of power : Rosario Ferré and Sonatinas -- The debate over racism : Joaquín Gutiérrez and Cocorí -- Dissent from within : Manlio Argueta's Los perros mágicos de los volcanes -- Transgressing limits : Gioconda Belli and El taller de las mariposas -- Politically correct in Costa Rica : Lara Ríos, Leonardo Garnier, and Carlos Rubio -- Juan Bobo's true IQ.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009016353
ISBN9780816528240 (cloth : acid-free paper)
ISBN0816528241 (cloth : acid-free paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PQ7472.C48 G66 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold