Refarat "Multicultural Literature" in usa: Mexican American Literature: Rudolfo Anaya(1937-2020) "Rio Grande Fall" (1996) teacher: Nurimbetova. G student: Seydalieva

Notable Chicano writers

Jovita Gonzales (1904–1983) was a Mexican-American born in Roma, Texas who graduated from the University of Texas with a master's degree in history A selection of books she has written includes, Dew on the Thorn, The Women Who Lost Her Soul and Other Stories, Life Along the Border, and Caballero. Gonzales was educated from an early age and was exposed to fictional writing. She grew up with a sense of pride for being Mexican-American, which led her to dedicate herself to writing about Texan-American stories. 
Americo Paredes (September 3, 1915 – May 5, 1999) was a Mexican-American author born in Brownsville, Texas who authored texts such as With a Pistol in his Hand and George Washington Gomez which focused on border life between the United States and Mexico, particularly within the Rio Grande region of South Texas during the early twentieth century. These works shared the common themes which permeate Chicano literature, and thus have been identified as being proto-Chicano works of literature. Throughout his long career as an author, journalist, folklorist, and professor, Paredes brought increased attention to Mexican-American's heritage and unique struggles, and is widely regarded as being one of the most influential precursors to contemporary Chicano literature.
Tomas Rivera (born December 22, 1935) is a Mexican-American author born in Crystal City, Texas. After high school, he earned a degree in Southwest Texas State University and a Ph.D. at University of Oklahoma. He wrote Migrant Earth also titled And the Earth Did Not Devour Him y no se lo trago la tierra 1971. He received the prestigious Premio Quinto Sol Award. The Earth Did Not Devour Him received recognition as a film adaptation directed by Severo Perez in 1994. Rivera is a founder of Chicano literature.
Rudolfo Anaya (born October 30, 1937) is a Mexican-American author born in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. Following high school, he earned a B.A. in English and American Literature from the University of New Mexico in 1963. He went on to complete two master's degrees at the University of New Mexico, one in 1968 for English and another in 1972 for guidance and counseling. Best known for his 1972 novel Bless Me, Ultima, Anaya is considered one of the founders of the canon of contemporary Chicano literature.