Multicultural Literature
Fransisco is a Hispanic boy who is helping his grandfather (abuelo) try to find work. They enlist under the services of a man named Ben. Fransisco tells Ben that although his abuelo may not speak English, he is a terrific gardener. This is a lie due to the fact that abuelo is actually a carpenter. Ben gives Fransisco and his abuelo a gardening job in which they manage to mess up completely. After a very nice apology from the pair, Ben forgives Fransisco and his abuelo and gives them new jobs.
This story addresses the stereotype that Americans have about Hispanics. It labels Hispanics as hard working males. Though this book could cause some controversy, I think it would be a good book to use when having to address the issue of stereotypes and the danger that they may cause in the classroom.
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