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Reference for Students

100 Hispanics You Should Know. By Ivan A. Castro. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited, 2007. 1 vol. 303 p. $55.00. ISBN 1-59158-327-6.

Because October is Hispanic Heritage Month, librarians will want this book to help students begin their research on important Hispanics who have made significant achievements throughout the U.S. Each article begins with the name of the person, their occupation, birthplace and date and date of death. A black and white ink drawing of the person and career highlights are given. The text is divided into “Important Contributions” and “Career Path.” Articles are three pages and end with a bibliography. The Hispanic population is growing rapidly and Hispanics are moving to almost every region of the U.S., this is an important purchase for all middle and secondary schools.