To find biographies for Latinx writers and public figures, you can search a reference database or the library catalog.
You can search the catalog using subject terms like Hispanic American--Biography. You can also try searching by the writer or person's name.
Latino and Latina Writers by
In addition to addressing the lives and careers of important writers, the articles discuss the themes and a styles of major works and place them in pertinent historical, social and political concerns for today's readers. Novelists, playwrights, essayists, poets, short story writers, and more recently, genre writers in science fiction and mystery, are all expertly discussed in the more than 17 sets comprising this series.
Hispanic Americans in Congress, 1822-2012 by
Updated through 2012, Hispanic Americans in Congress 1822-2012 is written for a general audience and researched using primary and secondary sources, this book contains a profile of every Hispanic American who has served in Congress. Former Member profiles are introduced by contextual essays that present major events in congressional and U.S. history. Additional artifacts, lesson plans, and interactive features are available on the book's companion online exhibition located on the History, Art & Archives website for the U.S. House of Representatives at http://history.house.gov. Hispanic Americans in Congress also includes: Pictures--including rarely seen historical images--of each Hispanic American who has served in Congress Bibliographies and references to manuscript collections for each Member Statistical graphs and charts Appendices with Hispanic Members' committee assignments; committee and subcommittee chairmen and chairwomen; Hispanic Americans in Congress by state and territory; and Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Conference chairmen and chairwomen A comprehensive index
Great Lives from History: Latinos by
A fascinating perspective on Latino history in the United States, with coverage of 518 influential figures from the 19th century through today.
Latina Icons: Iconos Femeninos Latinos e Hispanoamericanos by
Language: Spanish. This book brings the most prominent Latina icons, popular female figures, and offers the most important clear description of the process of iconization of famous cherished Latin American women. It attempts to define and provide meaning to these notable women within the context of popular symbols and the function these women played in the construction of their individual and collective Latina identity. La Malinche, the movie actress Mara Flix, Sor Juana Ins de la Cruz, Mara Ilonza, Frida Khalo, Selena, Yemay, Carmen Miranda, and Malena, the woman object of a most notable Tango, are among the figures discussed in this highly recommended book. Esta coleccin de ensayos explora los procesos de representacin y de iconizacin de algunas de las figuras femeninas ms prominentes de Amrica Latina.
Latinos in Science, Math, and Professions by
In 1991, 4.5 percent of all bachelor's degrees in science and engineering were earned by Hispanics. In 2003, that percentage increased to 7.2, a percentage that exceeds the growth in the Latino population itself. As this population continues to grow in the United States, the influence and contributions of Latinos in science, mathematics, and other professions increases as well, despite such barriers as prejudice while pursuing education and career goals. ""Latinos in Science, Math, and Professions"" covers 177 Hispanic-American physical and social scientists, mathematicians, and inventors. From the early disease research of Carlos Juan Finlay to the current economic theories of Barbara J. Robles, Latinos have made many significant scientific and mathematical contributions to the world. This illuminating volume includes profiles of Latino economists, chemists, pharmacologists, doctors, biologists, astronauts, sociologists, engineers, and individuals in numerous other fields, whether they were born in the United States or emigrated from such countries as Argentina, Costa Rica, or Mexico. A bibliography directs the reader to sources for further information about Latino Americans in general, as well as those in the fields of science, math, and other professions. One subject index divides entries by area of expertise such as biotechnology and statistics, and additional indexes organize subjects by their year of birth and by their ethnicity or country of origin. This volume is enhanced throughout with many black-and-white photographs of the individuals profiled.
Latinas in the United States by
Latinas in the United States: A Historical Encyclopedia records the contribution of women of Latin American birth or heritage to the economic and cultural development of the United States.
Hispanic American Biography by
Hispanic American Almanac provides an overview of Hispanic culture in 14 subject-arranged chapters. Biography profiles the lives of 100 famous Hispanic Americans. Chronology provides information on significant milestones in Hispanic American history. Voices presents full or excerpted speeches and other notable spoken words of Hispanic Americans.
The Biographical Dictionary of Hispanic Americans by
Midwest Book Review: This extensive biographical dictionary includes more than 250 entries profiling Hispanic men and women whose achievements have made a lasting impact on American society. Arranged in an easy-to-use A-to-Z format
Liberators, patriots, and leaders of Latin America 32 biographies by Testimonios : stories of Latinx and Hispanic mathematiciansYou can search these biographical reference databases by the writer or person's name, or using other keywords and terms.
Please direct comments, or requests to Lisa Romero, Liaison to Latina/o Studies.
Lisa Romero can be reached at, L-Romero@illinois.edu.
