Reading U.S. Latina Writers Remapping American Literature

This essential teaching guide of US Latina writers assists non-specialist educators in syllabus revision, new course design, and classroom presentation. The introduction outlines the major historical experiences that inform the literature; the important genres, periods, movements and authors in its evolution; the traditions and influences that shape the works; and key critical issues of which teachers should be aware. The collection seeks to provide readers with a variety of Latina texts that will guarantee its long-term usefulness to teachers and students of pan-American literature.Quintana, Alvina E. is the author of 'Reading U.S. Latina Writers Remapping American Literature' with ISBN 9780312294137 and ISBN 0312294131.