In Our New
Language

Excerpts form the 2009 edition of In Our New Language, Family Literacy of Racine's book of
student writings (If no age is given, the writer is an adult.):

                          My dream car….
                            by
                          Lupe

Since I was little, I always wanted to drive and have my own car.
At first I thought this will be impossible.  When I was 16, I asked
my brother to teach me how to drive.  My first day I was very
excited and nervous.  It was difficult for me to be straight and have
control on my hands.  That’s why my brother always helped me to
control the steering wheel.  After a lot of practice I learned to drive,
maybe not that well, but at least I’m able to move a care everywhere.  

I worked so hard just to buy a car, it is not too nice, but it is good
to go everywhere.  Right now I been dreaming about is to have
enough money to get a nice black car, without any problems in the
machine, comfortable, not too big, not too small, but something it has
everything that is necessary in a car.

Of course I’ll like to have a new car, but those cost a lot of  money.              If I was a Superhero
                                                                                                          by
                                                                                                     Catalina
        
                                                                               If I was a superhero I could be Magical Women
                                                                                                   The reason I said that is I like to help people when
                                                                                                   they need something.  Sometimes I feel bad and
                                                                                                   sad because I don't have a way to help them.  If I
                                                                                                   was “Magical Woman” I would move my hand
                                                                                                   and I would give the person what he needs,
                                                                                                   and my family will not be poor.



    
   Why It is Important to Speak English
                             by
                       Medardo

Is very important for the latins to learn to speak English
in US because when we apply for any job, most of the
times is better for the employer if we are bilingual than
we speak our own language only.  In different businesses
you could find people who don’t like immigrant people,
they attack you so, if you don’t speak any English you
can not contest against these people.  

Also you will have better opportunities when there is some
position available, but some times they look for the people
who speak very good English or both languages.  Even if
you are the best worker if you don’t speak or understand  
English they can ignore you.

Another important thing is that you will have the
opportunity to get a GED or HSED diploma for the
same reason you    will have better opportunities.  It is
important for your children too, because the children
need help always to do  
homework, trips, appointments, etc.
                   Eric Z. age 6
                  Christian, age 6
            Denise, age 4
                    Fabiola, age 6
                       When I grow up...   
                                    by               
                           Maria, age 8

I want to be a doctor.  Because you can help people
in need of help.  And give children stickers.  I can
hear people hearts beating and watching the lungs
moving up and down.  And I think a doctor makes
ten hundred dollars.  I would love that much money.
                   Emmauel, age 5