Meléndez Badillo, Jorell A.
Summary: "How did Puerto Rico end up in its current situation? A Spanish-speaking territory controlled by the United States and populated by the descendants of conquistadors, enslaved Africans, and indigenous inhabitants, this island (or rather archipelago) has a unique history. Jorell Meléndez-Badillo begins the book with an overview of the pre-Columbian societies and cultures that first inhabited...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton University Press 2024
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Summary: A graphic depiction of the life of Roberto Clemente that discusses his childhood, success in baseball, mission off the field, death, and other related topics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fantagraphics Books 2014
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA Fiction SantiagoDi Duca, Marc
Summary: Lonely Planet's Puerto Rico is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for popular and lesser-known experiences. Follow Old San Juan's labyrinthine laneways, laze on the sand at Playa Flamenco, or kayak into the bioluminescent bay at Vieques; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global 2023
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Summary: "Luis Miranda arrived in New York City from Puerto Rico in 1974 to study psychology at NYU, but he soon found himself drawn to community action, eventually working for the Department of Employment, the Board of Education, and the nonprofit Aspira, among many other organizations. In the 1980s he was a special advisor for Hispanic Affairs to Mayor Ed Koch, and he continued to serve in key roles...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2024
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Summary: "Embrace the adventurous spirit and vibrant cultural life of the Island of Enchantment. Spend a week seeing the best of Puerto Rico or follow iteneraries for road-trippers, sun seekers, and more. Immerse yourself in lush tropical beauty on a hike in El Yunque National Forest or kayak across bioluminescent bays. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Viejo San Juan, learn about the Indigenous Taíno...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avalon Travel 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.295 PUESalach, Paulina
Summary: "Whether you want to stroll the atmospheric streets of Old San Juan, lounge on the island's beautiful beaches, or escape to Vieques or Culebra, the local Fodor's travel experts in Puerto Rico are here to help! Fodor's Puerto Rico guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands 2023
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 910 TRAVEL PUERTO RICORico, Lauren E.
Summary: "As the fact checker for a popular magazine, Gabby DiMarco believes in absolute, verifiable Truths -- until they throw the facts of her own life into question. The genealogy test she took as research for an article has yielded a baffling result: Gabby has a sister -- one who's been desperately trying to find her. Except, as Gabby's beloved parents would confirm if they were still alive, that's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2024
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP Fiction RicoSummary: The seventeen oral histories collected here are stories of surviving the storm and its long aftermath as people waited for relief and aid that rarely arrived. The book offers a multivocal peoples' history of disaster that fosters a greater understanding of the failures of governmental disaster response and the correlating perseverance of the people impacted by these failures, highlighting the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Haymarket Books 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: In the 1970s, disco dominated American pop music. Originating in nightclubs that featured record players instead of live bands, disco was a major stylistic departure from rock, and its rise to the top of the music charts signaled a cultural shift that some found threatening. Disco's roots lay in a gay urban subculture, and the artists who created it were largely African American and Latino. In...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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Summary: Explore Puerto Rico in this comprehensive title! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized photos showcase the beauty and diversity of this state. Readers learn about the state's history, cities, land features, animals, industries, sports, famous people, and more! A Tour Book spread highlights kid-friendly things to do in Puerto Rico. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: A journey with Karenlie Riddering and local guides through Puerto Rico's finest attraction and idyllic countryside. See the many historic sights of Old San Juan, El Yunque (the tropical rainforest), the beaches, golf courses, the Bacardi Rum Factory, and the nightlife where casinos, night clubs and fine restaurants abound.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Kaleidoscope 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.2 INSSummary: "The Girl Group Sound, made famous and unforgettable by acts like The Ronettes, The Shirelles, The Supremes, and The Vandellas, took over the airwaves by capturing the mix of innocence and rebellion emblematic of America in the 1960s. As songs like "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," "Then He Kissed Me," and "Be My Baby" rose to number one, Girl Groups cornered the burgeoning post-war market of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 782.42 BUTDi Duca, Marc
Summary: This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Puerto Rico and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this Puerto Rico guidebook is just the tool...
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Publisher / Publication Date: APA Publications (UK) Ltd. 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.295 PUEDíaz, Jaquira
Summary: "Jaquira Díaz writes an unflinching account of growing up as a queer biracial girl searching for home as her family splits apart and her mother struggles with mental illness and addiction. From her own struggles with depression and drug abuse to her experiences of violence to Puerto Rico's history of colonialism, every page vibrates with music and lyricism"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 DIAZ, JAQUIRA DIAMacDonald, Margaret Read
Summary: When Little Boy is frightened by a squeaky bedroom door, his grandmother brings in various animals to help him feel secure enough to sleep. Includes notes on the story's origins.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MACSummary: Take a journey through paradise, from the timeless plazas of Old San Juan, around the island and back again, using the lighthouses at the four corners of the island as transition points. Features aerial and ground footage shot in high-definition with the latest technology; informative narration about the island's rich history, architecture, and lush natural beauty; and a soundtrack of local...
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Publisher / Publication Date: WLIW 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.2 VISDenise, Anika
Summary: "The life of Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno, from her girlhood journey to the United States to her rise as a timeless superstar."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 921 MORAndrés, José
Summary: Chef José Andrés arrived in Puerto Rico four days after Hurricane Maria ripped through the island. The economy was destroyed and for most people there was no clean water, no food, no power, no gas, and no way to communicate with the outside world. Andrés addressed the humanitarian crisis the only way he knew how: by feeding people, one hot meal at a time. From serving sancocho with his friend...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ecco, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.34 ANDDeibert, Michael
Summary: "When Hurricane Maria roared across Puerto Rico in September 2017, it devastated the island. It was an unprecedented natural disaster, a Category 5 major hurricane, and ultimately responsible for the deaths of more than three thousand people. It also ripped away the facade that had dominated discussions of the island's relationship with the United States for over a century This is the first...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Apollo Publishers 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.34 DEIMedina, Meg
Summary: This inspiring chapter book biography introduces readers to Pura Belpré who brought Spanish and bilingual storytelling and books to libraries across the country, giving Spanish speakers the opportunity to read and find community in ways they never had before.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BELGutner, Howard.
Summary: A basic overview of Puerto Rico, including information on its geography, history, government, religion, people and culture.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press(r) 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 972.95 GUTRodino, Heather
Summary: Puerto Rico is one of the Caribbean's most exciting destinations, and with many nonstop flights from major East Coast cities, it's one of the easiest islands to reach. From vibrant San Juan to laid-back Vieques, all the energy and color of Puerto Rico comes to life in this guide.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fodor's Travel 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Trav Wor PuertoRomo Edelman, Claudia
Summary: "Meet Puerto Rican Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente-once just a kid from Carolina, Puerto Rico, who loved to play baseball on the streets of his hometown with friends and family. As a right fielder, Roberto played eighteen seasons with Major League Baseball, but his life was tragically cut short when a plane he chartered to bring earthquake relief supplies to Nicaragua crashed. The first...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2022