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Pajaro Verde / The Green Bird
Joe Hayes
For the child who needs to see that loyalty and courage can break even the toughest enchantments, this bilingual folk ta
Ages 7–11
Green Was My Forest
Edna Iturralde
For children discovering that our planet's diversity is worth protecting. These stories connect young readers to the liv
Ages 8–12
Tomás and the Library Lady
Pat Mora
For the child who feels like an outsider or is navigating a new environment, this story celebrates how books and kind me
Ages 5–9
The Lightning Queen
Laura Resau
For the child exploring how deep friendships can cross cultural divides. This atmospheric tale honors indigenous heritag
Ages 8–12
Snapshots from the Wedding
Gary Soto
For the child curious about family traditions or preparing to be a flower girl. This vibrant story captures the sights a
Ages 4–8
Dreamers
Yuyi Morales
For the child adjusting to a new home or language, this moving story celebrates the resilience of immigrant families and
Ages 4–8
Mi papá es un agrícola/My Father, the Farmworker
J. Román Pérez Varela
For the child whose parent works long, grueling hours away from home. This bilingual tribute builds pride and dignity in
Ages 4–8
Pablo Remembers: The Fiesta of the Day of the Dead
George Ancona
For the child curious about how different cultures honor those they have lost. This photographic journey explores the jo
Ages 6–10
All the Way to Havana
Margarita Engle
For the child who loves tinkering and machines, this rhythmic journey celebrates the ingenuity and deep family bonds fou
Ages 4–8
Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child curious about family far away, this vibrant exchange between cousins shows how two different worlds can fe
Ages 4–8
Diego Rivera: His World and Ours
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child curious about how art can tell a story, this vibrant biography explores Diego Rivera's legacy and how he w
Ages 6–10
Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant's Tale
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child wondering why a loved one must travel far for work, or navigating the bittersweet reality of a family memb
Ages 6–10
Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
Duncan Tonatiuh
For children curious about the history behind the skeletons of Day of the Dead, this vibrant biography explores how one
Ages 6–10
Dancing Hands
Margarita Engle
For the child finding their way in a new place. This lyrical story shows how a young girl's passion for music helps her
Ages 4–8
Marta!: Big and Small
Jen Arena
For the child discovering how they fit into the world around them. This playful story introduces opposites and animal fr
Ages 2–5
Knowing the Difference
Aztecs, Incas & Mayans
Baby Professor
For the child curious about how great empires were built. This guide explores the fascinating achievements and daily liv
Ages 7–11
The Last Cuentista #1
The Last Cuentista
Donna Barba Higuera
For the child who feels the weight of carrying their family's traditions or struggles to find their place in a world tha
Ages 10–14
Piddy Sanchez #1
Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass
Meg Medina
For the teen feeling trapped by a school bully. Piddy is targeted by a girl she doesn't even know, forcing her to find h
Ages 14–18
My Sweet-Orange Tree
José Mauro de Vasconcelos
For the sensitive child who relies on their imagination to navigate a world that feels unkind, lonely, or overwhelming.
Ages 10–14
Marisol McDonald #2
Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash
Monica Brown
For the child who embraces their own quirky style and is navigating the distance between themselves and far-away family
Ages 4–8
What Can You Do With... #1
What Can You Do With a Rebozo?
Carmen Tafolla
For the child who loves turning everyday objects into magic, this joyful celebration of Mexican-American heritage shows
Ages 3–7
Beautiful Differences
Michelle G. Stratman
For the teen or family navigating the complexities of a new life in a different country and searching for where they tru
Ages 14–18
Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border
Mitali Perkins
For the child grappling with the distance between loved ones, this story finds hope and creative connection at the borde
Ages 4–8
Bird With the Heart of a Mountain
Barbara Mariconda
For the teenager grappling with a sense of 'otherness' and family secrets, this story follows a girl finding her voice t
Ages 12–18
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