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Books by Francisco Alarcon
  | | Borderless Butterflies Earth Haikus and Other Poems / Mariposas sin fronteras: Haikus terrenales y otros poemas by Francisco X. Alarcon Paperback, 159 Pages, Published 2014 by Poetic Matrix Press ISBN-13: 978-0-9860600-4-5, ISBN: 0-9860600-4-6 "Poetry. Latino/Latina Studies. LGBT Studies. Translated from the Spanish by the author. Bilingual Edition. This is a work of rare beauty and intelligence. Through tierra, fuego, agua, and aire, Alarcón takes us on a journey into our own psyche and through the concerns of our world—immigration and identity, the fragility and strength of our natural environment, the many faces of love, and the politics of a world in great need of illumina ..." |
 | | Animal Poems of the Iguazú / Animalario Del Iguazú (English and Spanish Edition) by Francisco X. Alarcon, Maya Christina Gonzalez Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2013 by Children's Book Press (Ca) ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-299-5, ISBN: 0-89239-299-1 " In the magical rainforest of the Iguazu National Park, butterflies are the multicolored flowers of the air. Great dusky swifts watch over the park, and the untamed spirits of jaguars roam the jungle. Spanning three countries Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay the thundering waterfalls and lush green rainforests of the Iguazu have dazzled visitors for centuries, and are now in danger of being lost. Following the Amerindian oral tradition, ..." |
 | | Snake Poems An Aztec Invocation (Camino del Sol) by Francisco X. Alarcon, Juan Felipe Herrera, Odilia Galván Rodríguez, David Bowles, Xánath Caraza Paperback, 184 Pages, Published 2019 by University Of Arizona Press Special Edition ISBN-13: 978-0-8165-3843-0, ISBN: 0-8165-3843-3 "For beloved writer and mentor Francisco X. Alarcón, the collection Snake Poems: An Aztec Invocation was a poetic quest to reclaim a birthright. Originally published in 1992, the book propelled Alarcón to the forefront of contemporary Chicano letters. Alarcón was a stalwart student, researcher, and specialist on the lost teachings of his Indigenous ancestors. He first found their wisdom in the words of his Mexica (Aztec) grandmother and ..." |
 | | Poems to Dream Together Poemas para soñar juntos (English and Spanish Edition) by Francisco X. Alarcon, Paula Barragan Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2011 by Lee & Low Books ISBN-13: 978-1-60060-657-1, ISBN: 1-60060-657-1 "A young boy dreams that "all humans / and all living / beings / come together / as one big family / of the Earth." So begins this delightful bilingual collection of poems by Francisco X. Alarcon. As we travel through the boy's colorful universe, we learn about his family and community working together and caring for each other and the world in which they live. Neighbors help repair adobe homes. The boy and his family share old photograp ..." |
 | | Iguanas in the Snow(1st Edition) And Other Winter Poems / Iguanas en la Nieve: Y Otros Poemas de Invierno (The Magical Cycle of the Seasons Series) by Francisco X. Alarcon, Maya Christina Gonzalez Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2005 by Children's Book Press ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-202-5, ISBN: 0-89239-202-9 "In their final collection of seasonal poetry, poet Francisco X. Alarcon and artist Maya Christina Gonzalez invite us to celebrate winter--by the seashore, in the magic city of San Francisco, and in the ancient redwood forests of the Sierras. We see a city where people are bridges to each other and children sing poetry in two languages. A family frolic in the snow reminds the poet of the iguanas playing by his grandmother's house in Mexi ..." |
 | | From the Bellybutton of the Moon(1st Edition) And Other Summer Poems / Del Ombligo de la Luna: Y Otros Poemas de Verano (The Magical Cycle of the Seasons Series) by Francisco X. Alarcon, Maya Christina Gonzalez Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2005 by Children's Book Press ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-201-8, ISBN: 0-89239-201-0 "From the Bellybutton of the Moon is renowned poet Francisco X. Alarcón's fresh collection of 22 bilingual poems inspired by his touching recollections of childhood summers in Mexico. With a poet's magical vision, Alarcón takes us back to his childhood when he traveled with his family to Mexico to visit his grandma and other relatives. We travel with him in the family station wagon, across the misty mountain range to the little town of ..." |
 | | Angels Ride Bikes(1st Edition) And Other Fall Poems / Los Angeles Andan en Bicicleta: Y Otros Poemas de Otoño (The Magical Cycle of the Seasons Series) by Francisco X. Alarcon, Maya Christina Gonzalez Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2005 by Lee & Low Books Inc ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-198-1, ISBN: 0-89239-198-7 "Following the success of their award-winning book of spring poems, Laughing Tomatoes, and their acclaimed collection of summer poems, From the Bellybutton of the Moon, poet Francisco Alarcon and artist Maya Christina Gonzalez invite us to experience fall in Los Angeles-the City of Angels-where dreams can come true. In the poet's whimsical imagination, mariachis play like angels, angels ride bikes, and the earth dances the cha-cha-cha. A ..." |
 | | Laughing Tomatoes(1st Edition) And Other Spring Poems / Jitomates Risuenos: Y Otros Poemas de Primavera (The Magical Cycle of the Seasons Series) by Francisco X. Alarcon, Maya Christina Gonzalez Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2005 by Children's Book Press ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-199-8, ISBN: 0-89239-199-5 "Tomatoes laugh, chiles explode, and tortillas applaud the sun! With joy and tenderness, delight and sadness, Alcarcón's poems honor the wonders of life and nature: welcoming the morning sun, remembering his grandmother's songs, paying tribute to children working in the fields, and sharing his dream of a world filled with gardens. Artist Maya Christina Gonzalez invites us to experience the poems with her lively cast of characters—includi ..." |
 | | From the Other Side of Night/Del otro lado de la noche(1st Edition) New and Selected Poems (Camino del Sol) by Francisco X. Alarcon, Francisco Aragon Paperback, 236 Pages, Published 2002 by University Of Arizona Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8165-2180-7, ISBN: 0-8165-2180-8 "On the other side of night, Francisco Alarcón is waiting. One of Chicano literature's premier poets, Alarcón has brought his luminous images to the page in such acclaimed volumes as Sonnets to Madness and Other Misfortunes and Snake Poems. Now he has assembled the best of his work from fifteen years, along with fourteen new poems, in a book that distills his magical sense of reality into a cup brimming with passion. Raised in Gu ..." |
 | | Dime(1st Edition) pasaporte al mundo 21, nivel 3 (Spanish and English Edition) by Nelson Rojas, Fabian A. Samaniego, Francisco X. Alarcon, Sidney E. Gorman, Sylvia Madrigal, Pedro Urbina-Martin, Mcdougal Littel, Heath D.C, Harcourt School Hardcover, 425 Pages, Published 1900 by Mcdougal Littel ISBN-13: 978-0-669-43332-6, ISBN: 0-669-43332-2 "pasaporte al mundo 21 Fabián A. Samaniego, Francisco X. Alarcón, Nelson Rojas McDougal Littel. a i raj H ACKNOWLEDGMENTS \ A project of this magnitude cannot be completed without the help and participation of many individuals. The author^ wish to express their sincere appreciation to all those who supported us in p reparing Mundo 21. First and foremost we wish to thank María Gutiérrez- de Spencer and Elba R. Sánchez, the persons pr ..." |
 | | El Mundo 21 hispano(1st Edition) by Nelson Rojas, Francisco X. Alarcon, Fabián A. Samaniego, Maricarmen Ohara Ohara, Fabiã¡N Samaniego Paperback, 624 Pages, Published 2005 by Houghton Mifflin & Company ISBN-13: 978-0-618-49808-6, ISBN: 0-618-49808-7 "Designed for heritage speaker courses in intermediate Spanish, the content-based approach of El mundo 21 hispano provides students with a wealth of opportunities to learn about their own country of origin, or that of their ancestors. As students delve into their roots they learn to respect and take pride in their own cultural heritage as well as those of their classmates." |
 | | Iguanas in the Snow and Winter Poems / Iguanas en la nieve: y otros poemas de invierno (English and Spanish Edition) by Francisco X. Alarcon, Maya Christina Gonzalez Hardcover, 31 Pages, Published 2001 by Childrens Book Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-168-4, ISBN: 0-89239-168-5 "This collection invites us to celebrate winter -- by the seashore, in the city of San Francisco, and in the ancient redwood forests of the Sierras. We see a city where people have become bridges to each other and children sing in two languages. A family frolic in the snow reminds the poet of the iguanas playing by his grandmother's house in Mexico. The seedling redwoods promise tomorrow. Maya Christina Gonzalez creates a spirited family ..." |
 | | Animal Poems of the Iguazu/Animalario del Iguazu (English and Spanish Edition) by Francisco X. Alarcon, Maya Christina Gonzalez Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2008 by Children's Book Press ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-225-4, ISBN: 0-89239-225-8 "In the lush rainforest of the Iguazú National Park, toucans and butterflies flit through the trees while sleek jaguars prowl the jungle floor. Dazzling waterfalls provide a thunderous backdrop while great dusky swifts keep watch overhead. In this magical journey through one of the wonders of the natural world, renowned poet Francisco X. Alarcón follows the Amerindian oral tradition, allowing the animals to speak for themselves in their ..." |
 | | Poems to Dream Together/poemas Para Sonar Juntos Poemas Para Sonar Juntos (Multilingual Edition) by Francisco X. Alarcon, Paula Barragan Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2005 by Lee & Low Books ISBN-13: 978-1-58430-233-9, ISBN: 1-58430-233-X "A bilingual collection of poetry by acclaimed Chicano poet Francisco X. Alarcón celebrating family, community, nature, and the positive power of dreams to shape our future." |
 | | Angels Ride Bikes and Fall Poems Los angeles andan bicicletas (The Magical Cycle of the Seasons Series) (English and Spanish Edition) by Francisco X. Alarcon, Maya Christina Gonzalez Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1999 by Children's Book Press ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-160-8, ISBN: 0-89239-160-X "In Angels Ride Bikes, Francisco Alarcón invites readers to experience autumn in Los Angeles, where dreams can come true. In the poet's imagination, mariachis play like angels, angels ride bikes, and the earth dances the cha-cha. In this bilingual edition, the images and the poems bring to life the people and places from Alarcón's childhood." |
 | | Laughing Tomatoes and Spring Poems / Jitomates Risuenos y otros poemas de primavera by Francisco X. Alarcon, Maya Christina Gonzalez Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1997 by Children's Book Press ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-139-4, ISBN: 0-89239-139-1 "Tomatoes laugh, chiles explode, and tortillas applaud the sun in this playful and moving collection of twenty English and Spanish poems written in honor of the wonders of life and nature." |
 | | Mundo 21(4th Edition) (World Languages) by Francisco Rodriguez Nogales, Fabián Samaniego, Nelson Rojas, Francisco X. Alarcon, Fabian A. Samaniego, Francisco Alarcón, Fabin Samaniego, Fabiin Samaniego Paperback, 512 Pages, Published 2011 by Cengage Learning ISBN-13: 978-0-547-17131-9, ISBN: 0-547-17131-5 "MUNDO 21's proven approach to language learning provides students with a wealth of both contextualized and purposeful content. The completely revised and redesigned Fourth edition offers a seamless transition between first-year and second-year Spanish. MUNDO 21, offers ample opportunities to interact and discuss each lessons theme, integrated grammar, vocabulary, media (audio and video), and culture. MUNDO 21's text-specific cultural vi ..." |
 | | Mundo 21(3rd Edition) by Nelson Rojas, Francisco X. Alarcon, Fabián A. Samaniego, Fabiã¡N Samaniego, Houn Ohara, Maricarmen Ohara Ohara Paperback, 592 Pages, Published 2006 by Cengage Learning ISBN-13: 978-0-618-27578-6, ISBN: 0-618-27578-9 "Mundo 21 offers a content-based approach to the intermediate-level course, broadening students' understanding of the Spanish-speaking world by covering its diverse culture, history, and authentic literature. This text is designed to encourage communication, learning in context, process writing, literary analysis, critical thinking, as well as pair and group work. Mundo 21 may also be used as the primary text in a third-year culture and ..." |
 | | Mundo Twenty One Second Edition(2nd Edition) by Fabian A. Samaniego, J. Nelson Rojas, Maricarmen Ohara, Francisco X. Alarcon, R. Alarcan Paperback, 560 Pages, Published 2000 by Houghton Mifflin College Div ISBN-13: 978-0-395-96465-1, ISBN: 0-395-96465-2 "Mundo 21 offers a content-based approach to the intermediate-level course, broadening students' understanding of the Spanish-speaking world by covering its diverse culture, history, and authentic literature. This text is designed to encourage communication, learning in context, process writing, literary analysis, critical thinking, as well as pair and group work. Mundo 21 may also be used as the primary text in a third-year culture and ..." |
 | | Baby Rattlesnake/Viborita de cascabel(Reprint) by Te Ata, Lynn Moroney, Mira Reisberg, Francisco X. Alarcon Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2003 by Children's Book Press ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-188-2, ISBN: 0-89239-188-X "Baby Rattlesnake cries and cries for his own rattle but his parents say he is too young to have one. His crying keeps the Rattlesnake People up all night so finally his parents give him a rattle to keep him quiet. Alas, Baby uses his new rattle to scare animals and other small creatures. Finally when he grows bolder he tries to scare the chief’s daughter. Baby learns an important lesson and his family comforts him with big rattlesnake h ..." |
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