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Your search for information on Victor Villaseñor and his book Burro Genius: A Memoir can include books, periodical articles, online databases, and authoritative Internet resources.

Use the Cerritos College Library Catalog to find books on Victor Villaseñor and his book Burro Genius.

To find books by Victor Villaseñor, search by Author. To find books about Victor Villaseñor, search by Subject. Always type the last name first, e.g. Villasenor, Victor.

Listed below are a few additional Library of Congress Subject Headings used in the catalog for books relating to Victor Villaseñor and Burro Genius. Use these terms to Search by Subject. Remember, this list is by no means conclusive.

Mexican American Authors

Mexican American Authors – History and criticism

Villaseñor family

The following books may be useful in your research.

Chicano Literature: A reference guide

REF PS153 .M4 C46 1985

 

Chicano Writers Third Series Vol. 209 : Dictionary of Literary Biography

REF PS153 .M4 C485 1999

 

Contemporary Authors : New Revision Series

REF PN771 .C78

Vols.32, 67, 118

 

Hispanic Literature of the United States : A Comprehensive Reference
REF PS153 .H56 K36 2003

 

Latino and Latina Writers

REF PS 153 .H56 L39 2004 v.1

 

Latino Writers and Journalists
REF PS153 .H56 M36 2007

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