The characters in The Madonnas of Echo Park tell personal stories that raise many issues worthy of discussion and reflection.  Conversations and curriculum are easily anchored in the disciplines of literature, cultural studies, sociology, Chicano studies, television & film studies, family studies, urban analysis, criminal justice, and history.

For discussion prompts and teaching ideas, consult the reading guide below, or add your own ideas in the comments section!

Simon & Schuster's Reading Group Guide
http://books.simonandschuster.com/Madonnas-of-Echo-Park/Brando-Skyhorse/9781439170809/reading_group_guide

Essay & Discussion Prompts - John Zeiss, CSULA - ENG 096, Fall 2012
http://www.calstatela.edu/library/ocob/docs/MadonnasOfEchoPark-EssayPrompts-ZeissCSULA2012.pdf