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The Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños is a research center dedicated to the study and interpretation of the Puerto Rican experience in the United States. Operating out of Hunter College, the City University of New York, the Centro is committed to making their research available and useful to th
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This partner reviewed site provides visitors with access to information about Puerto Rican arts and culture. This information is presented in Spanish. El Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR) is a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum.
Author:
Janet Palazzo-Craig
Reading Level:
Pre-School,Early Elementary School
In this traditional Puerto Rican folktale, a farmer, Juan Bobo, catches a magical horse but lets him go in exchange for seven wishes.
Author:
Michael Elsohn Ross
Reading Level:
Late Elementary School
Learn about the geography and cultures of Puerto Rico.
Reading Level:
Late Elementary School,Middle School
A story of a woman's experience immigrating to Chicago from Puerto Rico.
Reading Level:
Pre-School,Early Elementary School
Explores five Puerto Rican festivals: The Calle San Sebastian Festival, the fiesta for Santiago Apostol, the celebrations during the Las Navidades, the patriotic festivals of Grito de Lares, and Puerto Rican Day in the United States.
Reading Level:
Early Elementary School,Late Elementary School
Maria Isabel rejects the decision to be called "Mary" at school. This story combines the struggle of a Puerto Rican family's efforts to improve their life with a shared sense of pride in their heritage.
Author:
Martin Schwabacher
Reading Level:
Late Elementary School,Middle School
A description of Puerto Rico including wildlife, government and culture.
Reading Level:
Late Elementary School,Middle School
Salsa Stories explores Puerto Rican holidays, with rich descriptions of the culture and traditions of celebrations throughout the year.
Author:
Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
Reading Level:
Early Elementary School
This collection of folk tales features games, songs and riddles from Puerto Rico.
Reading Level:
Late Elementary School,Middle School
Bilingual stories from Puerto Rico that illustrate the rich culture and history of the island.
Reading Level:
Pre-School,Early Elementary School
A lyrical and dramatic retelling of three animal stories that come from the rich heritage of Puerto Rican folklore.
