25 Latino Craft Projects: Celebrating Culture in Your Library Series - Softcover

Borrego, Diana; Pavon, Ana-Elba

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838908330 ISBN 13: 9780838908334

Publisher: ALA Editions, 2002

Synopsis

Latin American celebrations--rich in cultural significance and Latin history--present opportunities throughout the calendar year to reach out to all populations with engaging programs and activities. The easy-to-organize projects in this book are organized around important Latino holidays and are inspired by artesenfas (Latino folk art) traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. And, because each project is tied to literature, kids get the reading bug early! With more than 75 detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions for making masks, cornhusk dolls, beads, paper flowers, pinatas, and Incan headdresses, the creative activities in this book don't require expensive or exotic materials. Also included are easy recipes for such delectables as tamales and gorditas. Each chapter includes an activity for preschoolers, after-schoolers (over 6 years old), and families (all ages). Related resources help you to turn each craft project into a comprehensive program by incorporating songs, poems, and books.

About this title

About the Author:

Pavon is the children's services manager at the San Francisco Public Library's Mission branch.

Borrego is a librarian at the San Jose Public Library and has thirteen years of experience behind her in children's and outreach services.

From School Library Journal:

A good resource to have on hand to help support multicultural curriculum programming. Following an excellent chapter on planning, the projects are organized around important Latino holidays and are inspired by artesenias (Latino folk art) traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. For each celebration, there is a suggested program for preschoolers, after-schoolers, and families; each program incorporates the craft with songs, poems, and books. Activities include making pinatas, paper flowers, sweet tamales, and salsa. Each project includes a brief background, supplies needed, clear instructions, and recommended books to round out the activity. Each chapter ends with a list of additional songs and poems. Black-and-white photos accompany some of the instructions. The annotated bibliography is an excellent source to refer to when deciding which other books to use to round out a storytime/craft program.
Diane Olivo-Posner, Long Beach Public Library, CA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0838908330
• ISBN 13: 9780838908334
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80