Barrio Streets, Carnival Dreams

Oscar Hijuelos remembers New York City summers infused with street music; Latina fashion designer Rebeca Sanandres interprets Grace Kelly; John Storm Roberts defines key terms in Latin music. A worthy companion to her acclaimed poetry anthology, Cool Salsa, Lori M. Carlson's Barrio Streets Carnival Dreams: Three Generations of Latino Artistry celebrates the rich Latino influences in American culture through a collection of poems, stories, drawings, photos and personal accounts. (Holt/Edge, $15.95 ages 11-up ISBN 0-8050-4120-6, June)