Everything You Need to Know about Latino History

Novas, Himilce (2007). Everything you need to know about Latino history. New York: Plume.
ISBN: 97804522888898 

Summary: Everything You Need to Know about Latino History is an easy-to-navigate retelling of U.S. and Latin American history from a Latino perspective. Novas writes in a question-and-answer format, beginning with general information and proceeding to specific Latino subgroups, such as Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans, and Dominican Americans. In the process, Novas, a journalist and expert on Latino history, debunks common misinformation and stereotypes that are erroneously propagated by Anglo-centric history classes traditionally taught in American schools. 

Additional Comments:  The 2008 edition of Everything You Need to Know about Latino also includes current pop culture, such as “Ugly Betty” and recent famous Latino /Latina athletes, entertainers, and politicians. Everything You Need to Know about Latino History should be required reading to educate all Americans about the contributions and history of the fastest-growing ethnic group.