Language
What language is widely used in the U.S. and Canada?
English.
Do Latinx students experience food insecurity?
Food insecurity is a major issue affecting Latinx students.
What role does food play in gatherings and celebrations?
Food is a central part of gatherings and celebrations, helping bring people together to share experiences, strengthen relationships, and honor traditions.
What is familismo?(family unit)
A cultural value that emphasizes putting family needs before individual ones and supporting all members.
What are sliding glass doors? (relating to topic)
Latinx literature should act as these three things for students: windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors- allowing students to step into the shoes of the characters in the books.
What language is most widely spoken in the Latinx communities?
Spanish.
What percentage of Latinx students have to work while attending school?
80% of Latinx students work while in school to afford basic needs.
How does sharing meals strengthen family and cultural connections?
Sharing meals allows families to bond, pass down traditions, and maintain a strong sense of cultural identity.
What is a Quinceañera?
This celebration marks a young woman’s 15th birthday and her transition into adulthood.
What is fostering inclusivity and cultural understanding?
Integrating diverse literature year- round primarily supports this broader educational goal beyond engagement.
What language is widely spoken in Brazil?
Portuguese.
What are the main reasons Latinx students leave school?
Many Latinx students drop out due to debt, work demands, or lack of support.
How are recipes traditionally passed down in Latinx families?
Shared through generations, usually by teaching younger members how to cook rather than writing them down.
What is la sobremesa?
This tradition involves sitting around the table after a meal to talk and connect.
Latinx titles should be integrated across the curriculum year- round, not just during this month.
What is Hispanic Heritage month?
What language is widely spoken in Haiti and other Caribbean areas?
French.
How often do many Latinx students experience food insecurity?
More than half of Latinx students face food insecurity more than once a week.
What is Dia de los Muertos? And what happens on this day?
Day of the Dead, this holiday involves honoring loved ones who have passed and placing food on ofrendas.
What are Las Posadas?
This nine- day Christmas traditions reenacts Mary and Joseph‘s search for shelter.
When students see themselves reflected in literature, it builds these three things: _______,_________,________.
Pride, belonging, and a deeper connection.
What is the main language used in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador?
Quechua
What was the Latinx student dropout rate in 2022?
The dropout rate for Latinx in 2022 was 7.9%.
What is Nochebuena, and how do families celebrate it with food?
Nochebuena is Christmas Eve, when families attend midnight mass and then gather to share a special meal together.
If someone does not want to get married or have children, how can they navigate the pressure to conform to traditional family roles?
Setting boundaries, using open communication, and seeking support.
What are culturally responsive discussion prompts?
Read-alouds and author studies