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Lowriders In Space (Book Review)
How do we get kids to read--especially those that appear to not be interested in reading? Reading! The answer is: find relevant material that the reader can empathize with and that the reader can understand. Back cover of book An adventure making something out of the best of what you have is something ANY kid can empathize with, but the subject matter is most definitely something young Chicanos can relate to and understand. Cars, space, excitement and fun make this dynamic story a great read young readers. This is not to stereotype young Chicanos, we are far more diverse than lowriders, but many of us grew up in Lowrider Culture and love and understand this culture. The language and characters are fantastic, but rooted in Chicanismo. Cathy Camper and Raul The Third have developed friendly, characters who speak much of the vernacular I grew up with as a 3rd generation Chicano in CA. ...