Multicultural Literature for Latino Bilingual Children

Ellen Riojas Clark, PhD, is professor emerita and nationally recognized scholar of bicultural-bilingual studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio. UTSA has established The Ellen Riojas Clark, Ph.D. Endowed Chair in Bicultural Bilingual Studies, this is the only chair named for a Latina scholar in the United States. Her research examines self-concept, teacher identity, ethnic identity, efficacy, and Latino cultural studies.

Belinda Bustos Flores, PhD, is professor emerita of bicultural-bilingual studies and former associate dean at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her research focuses on teacher development including self-concept, ethnic identity, efficacy, beliefs, teacher recruitment/retention, high stakes testing, and family cultural knowledge. Flores is a nationally known scholar and has been recognized by the AERA Hispanic Research SIG (2015) and the Bilingual Research SIG (2019). Flores is founder of the award-winning Academy for Teacher Excellence Research Center.

Daniel Alejandro González, PhD, is a critical arts educator and filmmaker. At an urban public library, he supports learning through multilingual, multicultural, and digital literacy. Focusing on social positionalities, his research examines how creativity and critical reflection can challenge dominant narratives to promote belonging, learning, mastery, and intellectual growth. His work and praxis also emphasize building coalitions, managing conflict in intercultural settings, and curbing administrative violence.