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Barrio: El Barrio de José

by George Ancona

Welcome to José's neighborhood. In his barrio, people speak an easy mix of Spanish and English and sometimes even Chinese. The masked revelry of Halloween leads into the festive remembrances of the Day of the Dead.

Barrio: José's Neighborhood

by George Ancona

Welcome to José's neighborhood. In his barrio, people speak an easy mix of Spanish and English and sometimes even Chinese. The masked revelry of Halloween leads into the festive remembrances of the Day of the Dead.

Fiesta Fireworks

by George Ancona

Describes the preparation of fireworks as well as the festival honoring San Juan de Dios, the patron saint of Tultepec, Mexico, which is famous for its master pyrotechnists.

Fiesta U. S. A.

by George Ancona

Fiestas offer a chance for Spanish-speaking people in the United States to keep their old traditions alive and find new ways to celebrate. Some of the holidays have been adopted and shared by the entire community.

Helping Out

by George Ancona

It's fun to work beside a group of grown-ups. You can learn new skills this way. But, even better, you can have a great time just being in the adult world.

Let’s Dance

by George Ancona

Ancona begins by introducing various musical instruments to set the rhythms for multicultural, multigenerational dances. All of the movements are described through a simple text in a large-print format

Pablo Remembers: The Fiesta of the Day of the Dead

by George Ancona

From October 31 to November 2, people in Mexico celebrate the festival of el Dia de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. This photodocumentary follows Pablo and his family as they prepare to honor the memory of Pablo's grandmother.

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