Hispanic Institute of Social Issues

hispanic institute
of social issues

"To serve and educate"

HISI Books
In August of 2002, HISI began its book publishing division. Since then, we have successfully published
more than 30 titles in English, Spanish and bilingual.

HISI books are publications created with exceptional quality printing machinery, and by using
professional and high-caliber technology in commercial printing presses. Our production staff is
backed by innovative technology geared up for current publishing trends. HISI’s strong commitment
to quality, customer service and technology truly reflect in our high-quality books.

To order any of HISI's books, or to obtain more information please call 480-983-1445. We accept
Purchase Orders. For all mail orders, please remember to include the ISBN, your name, mailing
address, and phone number. Add $3.99 for shipping & handling; $1.00 for each additional book.

Most of our books can be purchased below using the "Buy Now" PayPal button or on amazon.com

Make checks or Money Orders to:
HISI
PO Box 50553
Mesa, Arizona 85208-0028

HISI Books are also available for purchase at our office (by appointment only.)

new releases

Barrioztlán
A novel in
Spanish by
Saúl Cuevas
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Barrioztlán
By Saúl Cuevas
A novel in Spanish language where the author
attempts to bring back to life a long-gone barrio
lost to gentrification. Both the loss and the
attempted rescue of the barrio is not limited to
tangible places, but also to the residents,
cultural, social and linguistic elements that were
wiped out by the bulldozers of urban
development, literally erasing from the map
homes and buildings, as well as the inhabitants.
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$24.95 + $3.99 s/h
168 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1-61658-872-4

Star Light, Star Bright, What E lse is S hining in
the S ky T onight
By Eri k a Zavaleta
the story of a little boy who marvels and
wonders what are those brilliant lights in the
sky at night and why they sometimes change in
color.
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$14.95 + $3.99 s/h
24 pages
Color illustrations
ISBN 13:

The Mighty Miami Vandals, The Arizona 1950-51
Miami High School Basketball Team
By Wilfred “Sonny” Gomez Pena
Introduction by Christine Marin, Ph.D.
A revolutionary basketball coach and a mighty
squad makes history in a small Arizona mining
town.

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,
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$24.95 + $3.99 s/h
70 pages
Black and white photographs
ISBN-13: 978-9797814-3-8

The Marvelous Fountain and other stories my
grandma told me
By Carmen Filipi - Illustrated by Dave Long
A collection of five bilingual (English and
Spanish) 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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$12.95 + $3.99 s/h
55 pages
Color illustrations
ISBN-13: 978-0979781407

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.
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$16.99 + $3.99 s/h
164 pages. 6x9 inches.
Black & white photographs
Catalog # EOLP-ja-07
ISBN-13: 978-0977116782

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.
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$14.95 + $3.99 s/h
112 pages. 6x9 inches.
Black & white photographs
Catalog # LZDI-ebh-05
ISBN-13: 978-0977116706

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.
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$ 14.95 + $3.99 s/h
172 Pages. 22cm.
Catalog # 7S-mppu-07
ISBN-13: 978-0977116799

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.
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$12.95 + $3.99 s/h
102 Pages. 22cm.
Catalog # BA-js-06
ISBN-13: 978-0977116775

Mother Magma
A memoir of underground life in the San Manuel
copper mine
By Onofre Tafoya
Foreword by Christine Marin
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$24.95 + $3.99 s/h
162 pages. 28cm.
Catalog # MM-ot-06
ISBN-13: 978-0977116768

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!
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$14.95 + $3.99 s/h
144 Pages. 23cm.
Catalog # WAOM-rml-06
ISBN-13: 978-0977116751