Books with author S.L. Carlson

"Poetry with a distinct flavor: a skillfully mixed appetizer."--Kirkus Reviews (starred)Here are the sights, sounds, and smells of Latino culture in America in thirty-six vibrant, moving, angry, beautiful and varied voices, including Alicia Gaspar de Alba, Ana Castillo, Sandra Cisneros, Luis J. Rodríguez, Gary Soto, and Martín Espada.Presented in both English and Spanish, each poem helps us to discover the stories behind the mangoes and memories, prejudice and fear, love and life--how it was and is to grow up Hispanic in America...."The subtle but singing lyrics frequently have a colloquial tone that will speak to many young readers."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred)"Excellent enrichment...Whether discussing the immigrant's frustration at not being able to speak English...the familiar adolescent desire to belong, or celebrating the simple joys of life, these fine poems are incisive and photographic in their depiction of a moment."--School Library Journal (starred)

Sara Ann Dungan has enough to deal with at home and her kid sister without getting shot to another planet with all their problems. Besides the fact that he’s green, her guide Camidon is plain rude. She thought he was leading her on the fast track to return to Earth. But dodging arrows and giant snakes seem all a part of his plan not to help her get home, but to rip control of their country from the upstart Lord Brock. The rebels are reasonably suspicious of pale Sara, and Camidon is torn between keeping his own promises or doing what logic would more reasonably dictate. The mythical Awkites seem the only answer – one hope for two paths. But can myths exist? Time is running out in her own world. Will any of this be enough for Sara to find her way home in time to save her sister?

In this unique collection of touching and heartfelt short stories, ten young Asian-American writers re-create the conflicts that all young people feel living in two distinct worlds -- one of memories and traditions, and one of today. Whether it includes dreams of gossiping with the prettiest blond girl in class, not wanting to marry the man your parents love, or discovering that your true identity is ultimately your decision, these extraordinary stories by writers of Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Hawaiian, Filipino, and Korean descent explore the confusion and ambivalence of growing up in a world different from the one their parents knew -- and the choices we all must make when looking for a world to which we want to belong.