(3) YA Great Hispanic Heritage series. These biographies provide substantive portraits, including background information and historical context, of their subjects: beloved writer Borges, charismatic band leader Puente, and worldwide celebrity Lopez. The well-documented texts effectively combine anecdotes, quotations, and historical details. Many photographs and sidebars are also included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Great Hispanic Heritage titles: Jorge Luis Borges, Tito Puente, and Jennifer Lopez.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA 20th Century's Most Influential Hispanics series. The subjects are here presented within the context of culture and identity. García Márquez explores political themes in the author's work. Alvarez emphasizes her determination to develop an authentic female voice that reflects her multicultural experience. In Lopez, fact and fluff blur in the manner of the book's celebrity magazine primary sources. Text and photos vary greatly in style and quality. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these 20th Century's Most Influential Hispanics titles: Julia Alvarez, Jennifer Lopez, and Gabriel García Márquez.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) 4-6 Latinos in the Limelight series. These formulaic biographies profile well-known Latinos in business, the arts, and sports. After a chapter about the subject's childhood and early years, the books provide basic background information about his or her career. The adulatory texts are accompanied by average-quality photos. A chronology and, where appropriate, lists of accomplishments and awards are appended. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman