You Don't Have a Clue:Latino Mystery Stories for Teens

Eighteen mysteries by a mix of prominent and lesser-known Latino/Latina authors take readers on strange, suspenseful, and sometimes even creepy journeys. The stories’ high-school-aged protagonists encounter a vari-ety of puzzling situations, ranging from supernatural visitors to all-too-human criminals, the latter including petty thieves, kidnappers, and sinister sociopaths. The mix of realistic and fantastic mysteries, combined with the wide range of tone and mood, guarantees broad reader appeal for this impressive collection.

Indian Country Noir

Edited by: Sarah Cortez & Liz Martínez. Enter into the dark welter of troubled history throughout the Americas where the heritage of violence meets the ferocity of intent. The protagonists of these stories—whichever side of the law they’re on—use their familiarity with Indian cultures to accomplish goals ranging from chilling murder to a satisfying participation in the criminal justice system.

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Urban speak – Poetry of the City

Poems By: Sarah Cortez. This volume documents students from the University of Houston reacting to the urban landscape of Houston under the meticulous eye of their poetry teacher, Sarah Cortez.

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How to Undress a Cop

The poems of Sarah Cortez are tough-minded, verbally supple, and often deeply (even explicitly) erotic: “You want me to come/ to you each night, drop my gun belt,/ lie along your muscled length . . .”

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HIT LIST: The Best of Latino Mystery

Collection of first time short mystery fiction by Latino authors who have pioneered the genre, using it to showcase their unique cultures, neighborhoods & realities. Contains both stylistically & ethnically diverse stories that run the gamut of the genre, from traditional to noir, private eye to police procedural, even chick lit.

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Windows into My World: Latino Youth Write Their Lives

This collection of essays written by young men & women from various Latino backgrounds reflects the diversity of growing up Latino in the USA. Illuminating memoirs shine a light into the lives of young Hispanic adults for ages 16 and up.

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