Cool Salsa: Bilingual Poems on Growing Up Hispanic in the United States (Edge Books) (Spanish Edition) PDF Book

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Growing up Latino in America means speaking two languages, living two lives, learning the rules of two cultures. Cool Salsa celebrates the tones, rhythms, sounds, and experiences of that double life. Here are poems about families and parties, insults and sad memories, hot dogs and mangos, the sweet syllables of Spanish and the snag-toothed traps of English. Here is the glory, and pain, of being Latino American.

Latino Americans hail from Cuba and California, Mexico and Michigan, Nicaragua and New York, and editor Lori M. Carlson has made sure to capture all of those accents. With poets such as Sandra Cisneros, Martín Espada, Gary Soto, and Ed Vega, and a very personal introduction by Oscar Hijuelos, this collection encompasses the voices of Latino America. By selecting poems about the experiences of teenagers, Carlson has given a focus to that rich diversity; by presenting the poems both in their original language and in translation, she has made them available to us all.

As you move from memories of red wagons, to dreams of orange trees, to fights with street gangs, you feel Cool Salsa's musical and emotional cross rhythms. Here is a world of exciting poetry for you, y tú también.

Book ID Asin: 0805031359
Book Title: Cool Salsa: Bilingual Poems on Growing Up Hispanic in the United States (Edge Books) (Spanish Edition)
Book Author: Lori Marie Carlson,Oscar Hijuelos
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Book Format Name: Hardcover
Book Format Price: $43.36
Book Price: unknown
Book Category: Books, Literature & Fiction, Poetry and unknown
Book Rating: 10 ratings

Book Product Detail

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); 1st edition (July 15, 1994)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 124 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0805031359
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0805031355
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.34 x 0.65 x 8.56 inches

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- #1,949 in Children's Hispanic & Latino Books
- #3,668 in Children's Multicultural Biographies
- #11,565 in Children's Classics

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From Publishers Weekly

As hot as jalapenos and as cool as jazz, this collection serves up "ingles con chile" and Spanish that "you feel in the blood of your soul." Lyrical, traditional poems share space with street-smart free verse, and works by the likes of Sandra Cisneros and Gary Soto are juxtaposed with entries from lesser-knowns. Illustrating the "beat and pulse" of generations of U.S. writers of Latin American heritage, the poems are presented both in the original and in translation; poems making use of both languages are easily accessible to English-only readers by virtue of an appended glossary of Spanish terms. In his introduction, Hijuelos ( The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love ) focuses on the "unrelenting, unending sense of second classness" that his parents experienced as Cuban emigrants and explains how this "sense" affected his uses of English and Spanish. The political agenda is not hidden, but the potency of the volume lies in Carlson's eclectic selection of voices--her volume approximates what one poet here calls "a Mixtec chant that touches la tierra and the heavens." Ages 12-up.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Grade 8-12-Whether discussing the immigrant's frustration at not being able to speak English, the violence suffered both within and outside of the ethnic community, 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. Some of the poets are well-known, others are not, but all contribute to the whole. The Spanish translations capture the sense of the English so well that without the translator's byline one would be hard pressed to discern the original language. The same is true for those few poems translated from Spanish to English. This is a must for multicultural collections, and excellent enrichment material for literature courses.
Ann Welton, Terminal Park Elementary School, Auburn, WA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 7-12. "Welcome to ESL 100, English Surely Latinized, / ingl{}es con chile y cilantro, English as American / as Benito Ju{ }arez. Welcome, muchachos from Xochicalco, / learn the language of d{¢}olares [dollars] and dolores [pains], of kings / and queens, of Donald Duck and Batman. Holy Toluca!" Gina Vald{}es' "English con Salsa" leads off this anthology, setting the stage, as it were, for a wonderful assortment of poems that express Latino culture and the concerns of growing up in the U.S. Some of the poems are presented bilingually, translated from the original English or vice versa; others are a telling mix of both languages--"not necessarily Spanglish," according to Carlson. And although the poems are quite diverse stylistically and in subject matter, they all speak to the teenage experience, and the central sense that emerges from the whole is that the very mingling of the two languages is important in assimilating the two cultures and in maintaining an awareness of yourself and your heritage. Hence, slang and fractured grammar slip into both languages here, but at times the Spanish rendition is awkward. (For example, why call the living room el living, rather than la sala?) Some of the pieces express the pain of facing prejudice or brutality; others celebrate the beat of Latino life--the joys of good hot dogs, parties, mangoes, dancing, love. Sally Estes

From Kirkus Reviews

The founder of the bilingual children's magazine Azul offers a collection of poetry by Gary Soto, Oscar Hijuelos (who also contributes an introduction) and other contemporary Latino writers from both the edges and the heartland of our country. Most, but not all, of the poems were written in English first; they appear here in the original, and also in translations: sometimes literal, sometimes free, sometimes by the poet, generally by another. Gathered by theme--``School Days,'' ``Hard Times,'' ``Time To Party,'' etc.--they express a wide range of experience and feeling in direct ways, from Gina Valds's ironic ``English con Salsa'' (``Welcome to ESL 100, English Surely Latinized'') or Pat Mora's ``Mango Juice'' (``Eating mangoes/on a stick/is laughing/as gold juice/slides down/your chin...'') to Luis J. Rodr¡guez's account of being beaten upon venturing into a white neighborhood to buy groceries (`` `Race' Politics''). Six of the poems here are truly bilingual, mixing languages in intriguing ways. In ``Why Do Men Wear Earrings on One Ear?'' Trinidad Sanchez Jr. exclaims: ``Sepa yo!/Maybe por costumbre, maybe porque es la moda/or they have made promesas...because la chica selling them was sooooo mamacita...'' Carlson assumes that most of her readers will be more comfortable in English; the English version of each poem comes first, and Spanish phrases are translated (``Sepa yo: How should I know?'') in an appended glossary. Poetry with a distinct flavor: a skillfully mixed appetizer for After Aztlan: Latino Poets of the Nineties (1992) and other larger collections. Biographical sketches. (Poetry. 10-up) -- Copyright ©1994, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Review

Mamiverse.com: Top 50 Latino Children's Books You Should Know "This spirited, significant collection of poetry for young adults by poets of Latin American heritage is enlivened both by the considerable energy of the poems and by the juxtaposition--and sometimes intermingling--of English and Spanish. ... The collection is eminently successful in celebrating the particular experience of growing up Latino in the United States." --The Horn Book, starred review

About the Author

Lori M. Carlson is an editor and translator who has concentrated on bringing Latino literature to American readers. As coeditor of Where Angels Glide at Dawn, she introduced new Latin American authors to younger readers. She is also the editor of American Eyes and Barrio Streets Carnival Dreams: Three Generations of Latino Artistry (both Holt). Her most recent book is Sol a Sol: Bilingual Poems. Ms. Carlson lives with her husband in New York City.

Book Review

Name: Kim
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Four Stars
Date: Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 22, 2015
Review: Good

Name: Toni M. Riehle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Cool Salsa for the elementary classroom
Date: Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 25, 2009
Review: Growing up in a country where my parents are also from is something I have always taken for granted. I am from the United States, more specifically New York, and so are my parents. They are English speakers, and so am I. I attended public and catholic school in which both I learned to perfect my native language. I never struggled with learning English and never thought twice about it. Now I am studying to be an elementary teacher with a focus in English. What I have become more and more aware of is the children who do not come from English speaking parents, and the trouble they have when faced with learning the English language in public school. Different then students like myself, these children of immigrant parents do no have a basis of English education going into elementary school. Most were raised to speak their Native language and being immersed in an English taught school proves to be very challenging and frustrating for them. This can have intense negative effects on the progression and success of the students' academic career and it is very important for a teacher to familiarize themselves and understand this. The book Cool Salsa takes an interesting approach in dealing with these issues.
Cool Salsa is a compilation of poems written by Latino poets of all different ages, cultures, and walks of life. Each poet does share though, the struggle of growing up Latino in America. Some poems are traditional, others are slang, some are funny and others are serious. Many are written in Spanglish (a mix of English and Spanish) and others have been translated from either Spanish or English. These poems take the reader through the experience of growing up Latino. We learn about speaking two languages, living two cultures, the challenges, the rewards, the memories and the dreams of these poets.
I found this book to potentially be extremely helpful in dealing with diversity in the classroom. It truly grabs the essence of what it means to be an immigrant student. As a teacher I would really enjoy being able to read this book to my students or having them read passages from it in both Spanish and English. If my students are able to recognize and appreciate another language and culture I believe they will be more sensitive and accepting of their peers from that culture. If I do have an immigrant student from the Latino heritage I would have them read this book so that they can find familiarity with their struggles and learn a creative way to express their feelings. Even if I do not have an immigrant student I would like to use this book in my classroom to expose my students to culture and language anyway. The translations are easy and fun and the poems are personal and real. The only problem I found with this book is that some of the poems may be too mature for the lower elementary grades. Some of the language used like "niggerlips" and "spic" and "whitey" may be offensive and inappropriate for younger children. The reality of the matter is though that these are the racial slurs that some children have to deal with growing up. I would recommend and use this book for fourth grade and up only.

Name: Vikki Sneed
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Spice For All
Date: Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 30, 2001
Review: If you like mild, medium, or hot there is something for anyone in Cool Salsa: Bilingual Poems on Growing up Latino in the United States, and just like nachos, there is a whole lot for everyone. This book is a compilation of first, second, and third-generation Latino writers, and it includes a diversity of writing styles and themes. The combination of the poems captures the essences of Latin rhythms and ways of life in America. Students of all races will relate to different aspects of this book, and two examples of poems that all students should be able to identify with are "Translating Grandfather's House" and "The Aquatic Show." "Translating Grandfather's House" depicts in a semi-sarcastic tone a very common situation. A teacher is looking at a student's sketch, and she tells him that it looks like a house from a Zorro movie instead of a picture of a real house. However, the student says he is drawing the house that his mother was born in and she was born in Mexico. On the finished picture of a Spanish style house in an elaborate natural wild grass setting of his grandfather's town, he titles the picture "GRANDFATHER'S HOUSE." The teacher realizes her error, gives the picture an "A+," and then displays the picture on the "green" blackboard. The teacher-student miscommunication battle is timeless, and the irony or confusion over why green chalkboards are called "blackboards" is classic as well. The "Aquatic Show" is a very charming and funny poem. A kid is talking about singing and sort of dancing in the shower. He explains how much he enjoys this activity. Also, he assumes that the bathroom fixtures, which are his audience, really enjoy it too. He mentions songs from different Latin countries, which is a nice form of cultural exposure for non-Latin Americans. In addition to the poetry, this book has an excellent glossary and an interesting "Biographical Notes" section that gives a brief synopsis of accomplishments for each poet.
Furthermore, the "Editor's Note," provides an outstanding description of what the reader should expect from this book, and it gives a great rationale for the writing of this book. The purpose of this book is to inspire the desire in others to learn other languages. Finally, the introduction, written by Oscar Hijuelos, presents a heartfelt, compelling, and poignant picture of what it was like to live in America over 40 years ago as a Latin American. It relays the trials of a life when people were "Hearing one language on the streets, another at home, and a third at school..."(p.xxi), and one where there were no books or attitudes of sympathy for anyone dealing with this issue.

Name: Laura Lea May
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Just as it is named, Cool....
Date: Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 3, 2001
Review: ....
This book is really what it says it is, COOL SALSA...it goes in hot yet cooling to the senses, then slides warmly all the way down to the last page! This book in awesome for anyone who is interested in just reading something that isn't Americanized. These poems are true and real, great for children and Adults.
Some of the greatest Latin Amertican writers are featured in this book like Sandra Cisneros, Oscar Hijuelos, Ana Castillo, etc. There are many books that I think about and this one is at the TOP of my list for children and adults to read, if you like poetry.

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