As I See the World

About the Book

The World as I See It is a compilation of poems written in English or in Spanish, for all ages, situations and tastes. These poems are descriptions of places, people, events or merely thoughts representing a philosophy of life. The topics and themes are diverse; they represent different mental mind sets such as joy, happiness, confidence, amazement as well as moments of sadness, uncertainty, anxiety or anger.

About the Author

Angela Reyes Carrasquillo is a distinguished Professor Emerita at Fordham University in New York City. She is nationally known for her work in second language and bilingual education, and has published extensively in these areas. Her books include Between Puerto Rico and New York: A Latina Professor's Journey, The Bilingual Advantage (with D. Rodriguez & K. Lee), Language Minority Students in the Mainstream Classroom (with V. Rodriguez), and Hispanic Children and Youth in the United States. Dr. Carrasquillo has worked with schools and children, motivating them to excel academically and to maintain their cultural and linguistic roots.