Lengua Fresca

Brazen bold edgy and fresh: an unexpected take on Latino life spotlighting some of the cultures most exciting innovative and emerging voices. . An entertaining provocative and often exhilarating collection Lengua Fresca celebrates some of the most original and cutting-edge work to emerge from the cultural collide that is Latino life in the United States. Featuring an eclectic mix of Latino writingincluding fiction journalism essays comics and even cultural ephemerathis unique anthology showcases literature found in unexpected places. Selections include stories from Salvador Plascencia Christina Henriquez and Ana Menendez; graphic pieces from the Hernandez brothers (creators of the groundbreaking comix Love and Rockets) and Lalo Alcaraz (creator of La Cucaracha); and essays by Stephanie Elizondo Griest and Dagoberto Gilb on pop culture topics such as The George Lopez Show and Taco Bell. The growth of Spanglish the lingua franca of Hispanic communities is highlighted as well. Compiled by the editors of the classroom favorite Growing Up Latino Lengua Fresca offers an unconventional window on a vibrant quickly expanding culture.