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Bilingual Resources

Breast Cancer As I Lived It, Mary Scanlon Description: from the website...This true story was written by Mary Scanlon, a former student at Somerville Community Adult Learning Experiences (S.C.A.L.E.) in Joyce Ralph's class. It was adapted for students with limited English literacy by Loren McGrail. Illustrations are by Rosa Aimée González. Includes a glossary and a Spanish version. Subjects: Health; Memoir; Learner Writings; Bilingual World Education, date unknown, http://www.worlded.org/us/health/docs/MScanlon2/index.htm, Internet, $---Internet. Level: 3-5.	De Madre A Madre/ From Mother to Mother Photonovels: 'Stories for Life' series, Susan Auger Description: This is a series of seven photonovels that follow Latina women through conception, pregnancy, and the birth of a baby. Using photographs and balloon dialogue, each tells the story of a woman's experience in the context of talking with her friends and health care providers. The topics are conception, visiting the clinic, nutrition, risks, labor, the newborn baby, and breastfeeding. The booklets use simple language, large print, and have Spanish on one side and English on the other. They are well suited to ESOL classes and low-literacy audiences. Notes: Available in two formats; classroom resource ; outreach material. Subjects: Latina; Bilingual; Pregnancy; Parenting Aprendo Press, 2001, no isbn, Paperback, 16-24 pgs, 8 1/2 x 11, $---Contact Source.
Grandma Nana : English Edition (bilingual editions available), Véronique Tadjo (written & illustrated)        Description: Grandma Nana spreads laughter and wisdom amongst her cherished children. Also available in: Albanian - English ( 1-84059-286-9) Bengali - English (1-84059-287-7) Chinese- English (1-84059-288-5) French - English (1-84059-289-3) German - English (1-84059-290-7) Gujarati- English (1-84059-291-5) Somali - English (1-84059-292-3) Turkish - English (1-84059-293-1) Urdu - English (1-84059-294-X) Vietnamese - English ( 1-84059-295-8)     Subjects: Children's Book; Bilingual  Milet, (Distributed by: Consortium Books Sales and Distribution) 2000, 1-84059-285-0, Paperback, 24 pgs, 9 1/2 x 10, $9.95.	Mamy Wata and the Monster: English Edition (bilingual editions available), Véronique Tadjo  Description: Mamy Wata, queen of all waters and an inspiration to all, saves the villagers from the scary monster by trying to make him happy again. Arabic - English (1-84059-264-8) Bengali - English (1-84059-265-6) Chinese- English (1-84059-266-4) French - English (1-84059-267-2) German - English (1-84059-268-0) Gujarati- English (1-84059-269-9) Somali - English (1-84059-270-2) Turkish - English (1-84059-271-0) Urdu - English (1-84059-272-9) Vietnamese - English (1-84059-273-7)     Subjects: Children's Book; Bilingual       Milet, (Distributed by: Consortium Books Sales and Distribution) 2000, 1-84059-263-X, Paperback, 24 pgs, 9 1/2 x 10, $9.95.
Mejor Sola Que Mal Acompanada: For the Latina in an Abusive Relationship, Myrna Zambrano Description: A bilingual handbook in Spanish and English Subjects: Bilingual; Violence; Latina Seal Press, (Distributed by: Publishers Group West (800) 788-3123) 1985, 0-931188-26-1, Paperback, 256 pgs, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, $12.95. Level: mixed. Reviews: (from the publisher -- "I can sincerely say that this book is the best thing that has happened for Latinas in the battered women's movement." &endash;Maria V. Zavala, Counselor and Advocate Womenshelter/Companeras)	Milet Bilingual Visual Dictionary: English - Vietnamese, Jean-Claude Corbeil and Ariane Archambault Description: The popular and definitive bilingual visual dictionary. Over 5000 terms identified and illustrated by brightly coloured, state-of-the-art, computer-generated illustrations. Each illustration is clearly labelled with terminology that identifies its parts in both languages. Simply view a picture to find the correct terms for objects and their components in two languages. An essential and enjoyable bilingual resource!  Subjects include: Sky, Earth, Fruits and Vegetables, Animal Kingdom, Human Being, Architecture, Clothing, School, Music, Transport, Sport Arabic - English (1-84059-256-7) Bengali - English (1-84059-257-5) Chinese- English (1-84059-258-3) French - English (coming in 2003) Gujarati- English (1-84059-259-1) Portugese - English (coming in 2003) Turkish - English (1-84059-260-5) Urdu - English (1-84059-261-3)      Subjects: Reference, Bilingual Milet, (Distributed by: Consortium Books Sales and Distribution) 2001, 0-84059-262-1, Hardcover, 232 pgs, 8 1/2 x 11, $29.95.
My Deaf Son, Umtul Nisa Description: from the catalog... Umtul writes about her first born son Ahdil, born two months after she arrived from Pakistan to live in England, and of how she and her family coped when they discovered that he was profoundly deaf. The story is one of heartbreaking discovery, challenge and triumph. It will give new hope and encouragement to the mothers of severely disabled children. Illustrated with line drawings, the text is in both English and Urdu. Subjects: Memoir; Bilingual; Disability; Learner Writings Peppercorn / Avanti-Gatehouse, 1998, 0-906253-57-8, Paperback, 34 pgs, $6.00. Level: 2-3.	My Mother and I Are Growing Strong: Mi Mama y Yo nos Hacemos Fuertes, Inez Maury and Sandy Speidel (Illustrator) Description: A bilingual children's book dealing with the positive attitudes of a mother and daughter whose father is in prison. Fresh and imaginative and also rooted in today's social reality. Subjects: Children's Book; Bilingual; Prisons Volcano Press, 1978, 0-93867806-X , Paperback, 28 pgs, 8 1/2 x 11, $5.95. Level: Ages 4-10.
New Home, Hard Work, Naznin Monaf Description: From the catalog... Naznin writes about her arrival in England from Bangladesh. Cold, pregnant and unsure of what lay ahead, she was about to experience some of the hardest days of her life. This autobiographical account was written during ESOL classes and has an introduction in both English and Bengali. Cassette available. Subjects: Memoir; Bilingual; Immigration Issues; Learner Writings Peppercorn / Avanti-Gatehouse, 1994, 0-906253-38-1, Paperback, 51 pgs, $6.00. Level: 1-2.	Oceans Apart, Kohinoor Akter Description: From the catalog... The author, aged 13 when she married in Bangladesh, traveled to England before giving birth to her third child. Her first two children and her husband had to remain in Bangladesh. This is a vivid and heartrending account of the stresses placed on families when they become separated on account of immigration laws. Illustrated with line drawings, the text is in both English and Bengali. Subjects: Memoir; Bilingual; Immigration Issues Peppercorn / Avanti-Gatehouse, 1998, 0-906253-62-4, Paperback, 34 pgs, $6.00. Level: 1-2.
Our Experience: Women from Somalia, Tanzania, Bangladesh and Pakistan Write about Their Lives, Stella Fitzpatrick and Fatima Mumin, editors. Description: From the catalog... Women from Somalia, Tanzania, Bangladesh and Pakistan write about their lives and experiences in their home countries, and in Britain. We gain an insight into their home cultures through lullabies, children's games, recipes and reminiscences. Some sections of the book are translated into Somali, Ki-Swahili, Bengali and Urdu. Photographs and drawings. Subjects: Memoir; Learner Writings; International; Bilingual Peppercorn / Avanti-Gatehouse, 1996, 0-906253-53-5, Paperback, 91 pgs, 6 x 8 1/4, $11.50.	Strong As the Ocean: Women's Work in the Newfoundland and Labrador Fisheries, Frances Ennis and Helen Woodrow, eds. Description: from the catalog...This collection of oral histories is a special project of the Newfoundland and Labrador Women's Fishnet, a group formed in 1994 to make the concerns of women who worked in the fisheries known to decision-makers and to the public. In this book, women are historians. They reflect on their own work environments, and how their labor is valued... [and] analyze the relationships among managers and workers and between husbands and wives. They consider society's view of women's work, and of fisheries workers. A beautiful book, illustrated with photographs from the women's lives. Includes some text in Inuktitut. Subjects: Bios/Autobios; Work / Career; Women's Issues; Bilingual Peppercorn Books & Press Inc., 1995, 0-9681338-0-0, Paperback, 86 pgs, $11.50.
Survival News: ..the voices of low-income women Description: Survival News originated as a project of Advocacy for Resources for Modern Survival (ARMS), a welfare rights organization at the University of Massachusetts. It is published by Survivors, Inc., a non-profit Massachusetts corporation. We are a group of low-income women and their allies who organize around survival issues and provide training in writing, speaking, computer skills and leadership. With these skills, we are able to voice our opinion in Survival News as well as in the community. Dottie Stevens 95 Standard St. Mattapan, MA 02126 Tel: (617) 298-7311 Email: masswelf@aol.com  Subjects: Welfare; Bilingual; Women's Issues; Community Involvement Survival News (617) 298-7311, bi-annual, no isbn, Newspaper, around 28 pgs, $10 for individual subscription, $25 for organizations. Free to low/no income people. Single issues are $1.

ESOL

Collaborations Literacy: English in Our Lives, Donna Moss, Cathy Shank and Lynda Terrill Description: from the catalog...Authentic stories told by adult newcomers and longer-term immigrants form the basis for this affective, humanistic, five-level adult ESL series. Organized around six relevant contexts: self, school, family, work, local community, and global community. The stories serve as springboards for lively activities which develop linguistic skills, vocabulary, and lifeskills competencies. Subjects: ESL; Learner Writings; Immigration Issues Heinle & Heinle Publishers, 1996, 0-838423-24-9, Paperback, 168 pgs, $21.95.

How to Buy a Home in the United States: AESL Student Work Book, Fannie Mae Foundation Description: The Foundation offers two educational programs to help adult students learn how to buy a home as they improve their basic literacy and English skills. English as a Second Language (ESOL) addresses the home-buying process and Adult Literacy and Basic Education (ABE) promotes homeownership. Both programs address life skills, along with the financial and document literacy needs of adult students. Call: 1-800-544-9224 Subjects: Economy / Money; ESL; Housing Issues Fannie Mae Foundation, 2000, Spiral Bound, 82 pgs, 8 1/2 x 11, $ FREE.

Stories from the Heart: A Reading and Writing Book for Adults, Ronna Magy Level: 5-8. Description: 31 authentic stories written by adult ESL students from 10 countries Subjects: ESL; Learner Writings; Immigration Issues Linmore Publishing, 1999 (?), 0-916591-26-3, Paperback, $9.95. Level: 5-8.

Spanish Language

Aprender a Vivir Sin Violencia: Manual Para Hombres, Daniel Jay Sonkin, Michael Durphy and Translated by Jorge Corsi Description: Spanish translation of Learing to Live without Violence: A Handbook for Men. Subjects: Spanish Language; Violence; Men's Resources about Women's Issues Volcano Press, (Distributed by: Direct from Publisher) 1997, 1-884244-, Paperback, 70 pgs, 8 1/2 x 11, $14.95.	Cómo Librarse del Maltrato de su Pareja: Voces de mujeres golpeadas, atrapadas en el ciclo de la violencia domeestica, Mary Marecek Description: Spanish edition of Breaking Free from Partner Abuse Subjects: Violence; Spanish Language Morning Glory Press, (Distributed by: Independent Publishers Grp (800) 888-4741) 1999, 9-683808-68-9, Paperback, 96 pgs, 5 1/4 x 8 1/2, $8.95.
Hola Bebé: Su guía de mes a mes para un embarazo saludable, Naomi Rand, Alice Greenwood and Translated by Rosales Communications Description: Spanish language version of Baby Basics. Subjects: Pregnancy; Health; Parenting; Spanish Language The What to Expect Foundation, 2003, Spiral Bound, 286 pgs, 9 x 7 1/2, $7.50. Level: 3-5.	Mí bebé y yo: Una guía esencial para el embarazo , Deborah Davis Stewart Description: Spanish edition of "Baby & Me" Subjects: Spanish Language; Parenting Bull Publishing Co., 2001, 0-92352159-3, Paperback, 160 pgs, 6 x 9, $12.95.
No Mas!: Guia Para La Mujer Golpeada, Myrna M. Zambrano Description: This is an accessible and practical guide for the abused Latina, written entirely in easy-to-read Spanish. Subjects: Violence; Latina; Spanish Language Seal Press, (Distributed by: Publishers Group West (800) 788-3123) 1994, 1-878067-50-8, Paperback, 51 pgs, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, $6.95. Level: 3-5.	Periodo.: Lo que su hija debe saber, Guía de una joven, JoAnn Loulan, Bonnie Worthen and Translated by Alejandra Medrano Description: Spanish language edition of Period. Subjects: Spanish Language; Health; Parenting Book Peddlers, (Distributed by: Publishers Group West (800) 788-3123) 2003, 0-916773-99-X, Paperback, 99 pgs, 5 1/4 x 8, $9.99.

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