Books with author Frank DePietro

In the United States, people from all different backgrounds live together. More than one in eight people in the United States are Hispanic—but they come from different lands and backgrounds. As all these people have come to America, they have shared their foods with the United States. Some of our favorite treats—tacos, salsa, and tortilla chips, for example—come to us from the Hispanic American community. Find out how Latino Americans have added flavor to our country!

Each Mexican American has a story like no other. Some have lived on the land that is now America's Southwest for hundreds of years. Others are more recent immigrants whose families moved north looking for jobs. Some are here legally; some aren't. But most Mexican Americans are hardworking people who give a lot to America. What's more, they bring with them an exciting and ancient heritage that makes America stronger. Mexicans add much to American life—from sports to politics, religion to the arts, food to entertainment. Learn about the history and culture of Mexican Americans. Understand this important group of Americans a little better.

Art is a wonderful way to communicate. For thousands and thousands of years, people have been creating things—from poems to pottery, music to buildings. Images, songs, pieces of writing, and other art forms tell us about people's ideas, memories, and feelings. And Latino art is some of the most exciting in the world. Discover the history and growth of Latino art. Find out how Latino art has made the United States a brighter, more beautiful place!

In the United States, people of all different backgrounds live together. Today, more than one in eight people in the United States are Hispanic, and Latino communities are an important part America. Hispanic Americans are people from different lands, cultures, and backgrounds—but they share some things in common. One of the most important is their faith. Latinos may be Catholic or Protestant, or they may belong to the Jewish or Muslim faiths; some practice Santeria, a religion that has its roots in Africa. Despite these differences, Hispanic Americans all tend feel religion is very important to their lives. Discover how Hispanic Americans are living out their faith in different ways within the Latino community—and how they are making America a better place in the process!

Today, Latinos are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States. Some have come to the country very recently—but others have been here as long or longer than any European group. Lots and lots of people still want to come to the United States. Some come legally, some illegally. Illegal or legal, Latino immigrants are an important part of America. Learn about the laws that Latino immigrants face when they try to come to this country. See deeper into the history of America's Latino population—and find out the many ways Latinos are shaping America.

By the year 2050, Latino Americans will number 80 million. South Americans make up an important part of that population. South American immigrants come from different backgrounds. Some are dark-skinned, dark-haired, Spanish-speakers. Others are fair-skinned, blue-eyed people of European ancestry. Some are Inca Indians who speak their own ancient Quechua language. Discover more about South America's immigrants!

In the United States today, Hispanics make up the largest minority group. "Hispanic," however, is a broad term that covers many different backgrounds. Within this large term, people from Central America are the fastest-growing group. Many Central Americans came to America seeking safety from violence and war. Find out more about these immigrants—the turmoil that drove them to the United States, and the struggles they faced upon arrival. Learn what Central Americans are doing to better their home countries, the United States, and the world.

In the United States, people from all different backgrounds live together. More than one in eight people in the United States are Hispanic—but they come from different lands and backgrounds. Many Latino Americans can trace their roots to the island of Cuba. In the second half of the twentieth century, Cubans poured into the United States, and today there are more than one million Cuban Americans. They have built successful communities, families, and businesses—and kept their own culture alive at the same time. Unfortunately, Cuban Americans have also run into hardship and prejudice. Discover Cuban Americans' struggles and their triumphs. Learn about the events that drove so many Cubans to America's shores. Find out how Cuban Americans make America stronger.

In the United States, people of all different backgrounds live together. Today, more than one in eight people in the United States are Hispanic, and Latino communities are an important part America. Hispanic Americans are people from different lands, cultures, and backgrounds—but they share some things in common. One of the most important is their history. Many Hispanic Americans think of themselves as "La Raza," which was born in the fifteenth century from the first contact between Spain and the Native people who lived in the Americas. Despite a long history of injustice and discrimination, La Raza has grown strong. It's one of one of today's most exciting ethnic groups.