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"Our History, Our Words," and bilingual and Spanish language titles. HISI's authors
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We Are Our Memories
In this his second book, the outstanding
Arizona writer returns stronger than ever
with a touching and captivating selection of
poetry, prose and essays. "We are our
memories" promises to reach the most
profound and secretive feelings of the
human soul. Tears and laughter are
guaranteed. Read it at your own risk!
144 Pages. 23cm.
Catalog # WAOM-rml-06
 $14.99
ISBN-10: 0977116751
ISBN-13: 978-0977116751
Los Zapatos del Inmigrante
By Eduardo Barraza Hernandez
The author presents the socio-demographic
aspects that alter the immigrant's life, and
the alterations that the immigrant himself
causes. The U.S.-Mexican border appears as
a tangent that divides the United States from
Latin America.
112 PAGES. 23CM.
Catalog # LZDI-ebh-05     
$14.99
ISBN-10: 0977116700
ISBN-13: 978-0977116706
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Mother Magma
A memoir of underground life in the San
Manuel copper mine
By
Onofre Tafoya
Foreword by Christine Marin
162 pages. 28cm.
Catalog # MM-ot-06
        $24.95
ISBN-10: 097711676X
ISBN-13: 978-0977116768
Burro Alley
By Joe Sotelo
Great stories from a small mining town in
Arizona. Boyhood adventures that shape
a man who becomes a war hero.
A lifetime to be told and remembered.
"Burro Alley" is that and much more.
102 Pages. 22cm.
Catalog # BA-js-06
          $13.00
ISBN-10: 0977116778
ISBN-13: 978-0977116775
Echoes of Life in Phoenix Living
Loving, and growing in the barrio
By Joe Abril, Ph.D
Foreword by Stella Pope-Duarte
Through the history of a Phoenix pioneer
family, the book captures an era long
gone from the “Valley of the Sun,” —
Phoenix, Arizona. The author writes about
a barrio, its residents, and customs who
are either gone by choice or have been
displaced by the advancements of
civilization.
164 pages. 23cm.
Catalog # EOLP-ja-07       
$16.99
ISBN-10: 0977116786
ISBN-13: 978-0977116782
7 Soles
By Mirna Pineda
Based on the script of Pedro Ultreras
Written by Arizona Latino journalists, 7
Soles presents a dramatic and striking look
into the face of human smuggling and
illegal immigration into the U.S.
The book is a literary version of the
forthcoming movie of the same title.
172 Pages. 22cm.
Catalog # 7S-mppu-07        
$18.00
ISBN-10: 0977116794
ISBN-13: 978-0977116799
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The Summer of 53
Growing up Mexican-American in Miami,
Arizona in the mid-fifties presented
opportunities for both social challenges and
sports success.
210p. 22cm.
Catalog #TSO53-sm-07    
$19.95
ISBN: 0-9771167-2-7
ISBN: 978-0-9771167-2-0
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The Mighty Miami Vandals
A Scrapbook of the Arizona 1950-51 Miami High School Basketball Team
By Wilfred “Sonny” Gomez Pena
Introduction by Christine Marin, Ph.D.
A revolutionary coach and a mighty squad makes history for a small Arizona mining town.

"
Readers should know that Sonny Peña’s book is more than a collection of news clippings. Instead, it is a work of love
for the game of basketball and an admiration for Coach Ernie Kivisto and his “dream team”.  Peña’s book captures a
time and place when a copper town came together in 1950-51 for the sake of basketball and good and decent play and
to marvel at a coach whose team perfected and mastered the fast break on offense and the full court press on defense.
Teachers, students, parents and local civic leaders through the state of Arizona supported the Vandals and their coach.
If you listen closely, you can hear their cheering and shouts of excitement throughout the pages of The Mighty Miami
Vandals: a Scrapbook of the Arizona 1950-51 Miami High School Championship Basketball Team."  

                                                                                                             Christine Marin, Ph.D

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The Marvelous Fountain and other
stories my grandma told me
Illustrated by Dave Long
A collection of five bilingual short stories
for children. Based on oral traditional
folk tales, they teach values and
character building. The book includes
suggested activities and resources for
parents, story-tellers and teachers.
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Documented Dreams
A Testimony of the Plight of a Generation of Young Latinos Caught in a Social Dilemma
Edited and Compiled by Yvonne Watterson
Photographs by Eduardo Barraza
A compelling account of the struggle that students without legal status in the U.S. are facing. A collection of letters written by
students of the Gateway Early College High School, and compiled by the school’s principal —and 2008 ‘Living the Dream’ award
recipient— Yvonne Watterson. The letters were written in response to the anonymous and generous donations of people from the
community, who made financial contributions to help students unable to qualify for in-state tuition continue taking college classes.
The group of High School students then decided to write thank you letters to show their appreciation.
70 pages
ISBN-13: 978-9797814-3-8
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