From the Barrio to the Board Room
From the Barrio to the Board Room

Author: Robert Renteria

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781610660112

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

With a new foreword, a new epilogue, and illustrations from the Mi Barrio comic book version, this new release of From the Barrio to the Board Room shares Robert Renteria's journey from East L.A. and gang and drug life to becoming VP of a publicly traded company, owner of his own businesses and now his work as a civic leader, empowering our nation's youth to stay in school, out of gangs and off drugs.

From the Barrio to the Boardroom
From the Barrio to the Boardroom

Author: Banks-Reed Laura Nobles

Publisher: Jasmaya Publishing House, LLC

Published: 2015-09-15

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 9780996656535

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In 1912, before Arizona had achieved statehood, James Nobles and his wife Missouri Johnson Nobles, seeking to escape the racial mistreatment of Louisiana and Mississippi, moved to Tucson Arizona. But segregation was also the norm in Tucson, and so African Americans (Negores) and Hispanics (Mexicans) were relegated to live in certain areas of town called "Barrios." Laura Mae Nobles was born on June 29, 1921, in Barrio Anita. This is the story of her journey from those humble beginnings, through the years of segregation and discrimination, to the emergence of a nationally recognized and acclaimed educator, leader, entrepreneur, philanthropist, mentor, and faithful servant. Take the journey of her 94 years as she chronicles her life in these pages and leaves her legacy as an example of a purpose driven life. And to God be the glory!

Mi Barrio from SmarterComics
Mi Barrio from SmarterComics

Author: Robert Renteria

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781610660082

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Traces Robert Renteria's life from a childhood of poverty and abuse in one of the poorest areas of East Los Angeles, to his emergence as a business owner and civic leader.

In the Barrio
In the Barrio

Author: Alma Flor Ada

Publisher: Scholastic

Published: 2004-12

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 9780590275699

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Many interesting and colorful things happen each day in the neighborhood.

Finding Our Way
Finding Our Way

Author: Rene Saldana, Jr.

Publisher: Laurel Leaf

Published: 2007-12-18

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 030743334X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

THESE STORIES TAKE the reader to meet mochos; cholos; Mr. and Mrs. Special; Manny with his mysterious phone calls; Melly, who dreams of being the first girl to take the Dive; Andy and Ruthie, who find that being “boyfriend-girlfriend” takes on new meaning the night of the prom; and Chuy, who seems determined to get kicked out of school. Each distinct voice shares secret thoughts that draw the reader into daily dramas of love, danger, loyalty, and pride. In the final story, a shocking tragedy reverberates through the barrio. “With this collection, Saldaña makes a significant contribution to the field of Latino short stories for young readers.”—VOYA, Starred “These powerfully written, provocative selections have universal appeal and subtle, thoughtful themes.”—School Library Journal “While much is revealed, just as much is implied, making the stories layered and rich while still rendering them accessible.”—The Bulletin

From the Barrio to Washington
From the Barrio to Washington

Author: Keith Taylor

Publisher: UNM Press

Published: 2007-12-31

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 082634383X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

What would be the odds of a poor Mexican boy who migrated with his family to southern California in the 1920s rising through the ranks of the American education system to become the first Hispanic principal of a junior and senior high school in San Diego, the second Hispanic to be a college president in California, and to serve in the administrations of four U.S. presidents? Armando Rodriguez spoke no English when he first set foot in the United States and was just old enough to start school in a district with few Spanish-speaking teachers. But with parents who emphasized the importance of education and who taught him the value of hard work, Armando Rodriguez became fluent in English, received a doctorate in bilingual education, and was instrumental in developing the field of bilingual education while serving as Assistant Commissioner of Education for the nation. Rodriguez recalls his inspirational journey from a short child who was so dark he was nicknamed "Shadow" to being influential in shaping education on district, state, and national levels. Some still call him Shadow, though it is now spoken with respect and admiration for an immigrant who overcame many obstacles to become an instrument of change for his country. "Armando Rodriguez offers the gift of his fascinating life in this timely and candid autobiography of a poor immigrant child who arrived speaking no English and climbed the entire staircase of the American dream to power in Washington."--Eleanor Holmes Norton

Any Small Goodness
Any Small Goodness

Author: Tony Johnston

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780439233842

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Los Angeles is a place of movie stars and fast cars and people who are too rich and people who are too poor.

Flamin' Hot
Flamin' Hot

Author: Richard Montanez

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-06-15

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0593087461

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Soon to be a Hulu feature film directed by Eva Longoria – scheduled release for Summer 2023 Read the story everyone is talking about: how a janitor struggling to put food on the table invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos in a secret test kitchen, breaking barriers and becoming the first Latino frontline worker promoted to executive at Frito-Lay. Richard Montañez is a man who made a science out of walking through closed doors, and his success story is an empowerment manual for anyone stuck in a dead-end job or facing a system stacked against them. Having taken a job mopping floors at Frito-Lay's California factory to support his family, Montañez took his future into his own hands and created the world’s hottest snack food: Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. This bold move not only disrupted the food industry with some much-needed spice, but also shook up a corporate culture in which everyone stayed in their lane. When a top food scientist at Frito-Lay sent out a memo telling sales and marketing to kill the new product before it made it to the store shelves—jealous that someone with no formal education beyond the sixth grade could do his job—Montañez was forced to go rogue once again to save his idea. Through creative thinking, community building, and a few powerful mindset shifts, he outsmarted the naysayers who tried to get in his way. Flamin' Hot proves that you can break out of your career rut and that your present circumstances don't have to dictate your future.

Toddler Two
Toddler Two

Author: Anastasia Suen

Publisher: Lee & Low Books

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781584300151

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A lively lift-the-flap adventure in which two toddlers discover parts of their bodies that come in their favourite number - two! Full-colour throughout.