Angelou, Maya.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
. New York: Random House, Inc., 1969. A well detailed story about a brother and sister who grew up in Arkansas under the guidance and tutelage of a loving grandmother. Good example of an elderly person as a role model in adolescents’ lives.
Kurtis, Arlene Harris.
Puerto Ricans From Island to Mainland
. New York: Julian Messner, 1969.
Good source of contemporary biographies of prominent Puerto Rican figures.
Stewner-Manzanares, Gloria.
The Bilingual Education Act: Twenty Years Later
. Washington, D.C.: National Clearinghouse For Bilingual Education, 1988.
This is a lucid introduction to readings on bilingual education.
Overholt, Kenneth.
Voces de Puerto Rico: Contemporary Puerto Rico As Seen Through Actual Interviews
. Skokie, III.: National Textbook Co., 1981.
Good basic reader for students on bilingual education from the student’s and family’s point of view.
Robbins, Anthony.
Awaken the Giant Within
. New York: Summit Books, 1991.
With a highly motivated teacher-facilitator, students can learn to use Robbins’ inspirational anecdotes, case studies, personalized self-help tests, and the entire program that will teach them to take more control over their lives.
Robbins, Anthony.
Unlimited Power
. New York: Summit Books, 1988.
Another excellent source for assisting students to become aware of themselves as powerful human beings and aware of their rights. This book comes with a complete program of tapes and videos.