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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Mexican Hat Dance
Alma Flor Ada, F. Isabel Campoy
For the child curious about Mexican heritage, this rhythmic classroom story brings the history of Cinco de Mayo and the
Ages 4–8
Novio Boy: A Play
Gary Soto
For the teen feeling the jitters of a first date or navigating the humorous chaos of a well-meaning but meddling family.
Ages 12–16
Firefly Summer
Pura Belpré
For the child curious about their family's past or looking to connect with their roots while exploring a lush historical
Ages 10–14
Rafi and Rosi #2
Carnival!
Lulu Delacre
For children discovering the vibrant traditions of their heritage through the sights, sounds, and masks of a Caribbean c
Ages 4–9
En el tiempo de las mariposas (In the Time of the Butterflies)
Julia Alvarez
For the teenager grappling with how one person can face systemic injustice, this moving story explores the courage and s
Ages 14–18
Baila, Nana, Baila/Dance, Nana, Dance
Joe Hayes
For children connecting with their heritage through rhythm and song, this collection brings the warmth of Cuban oral tra
Ages 4–9
Love to Mama: A Tribute to Mothers
Pat Mora
Celebrate the deep bonds between children and their mothers or grandmothers through this vibrant bilingual collection of
Ages 5–10
Tequila Worm, The
Viola Canales
For the girl navigating the space between her beloved neighborhood traditions and the wider world as she finds her own v
Ages 10–14
Flowers in the Sky
Lynn Joseph
For the teenager navigating the heavy transition of moving to a new country and leaving behind the life they once knew.
Ages 12–17
The Princess and the Warrior
written and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child learning about the power of loyalty and the stories written in the stars, this Mexican legend explores lov
Ages 4–9
El loro en el horno: Mi vida (Parrot in the Oven: Mi vida)
Victor Martinez
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family expectations and the search for respect while growing up in a wor
Ages 12–18
Maria Had a Little Llama/María Tenía Una Llamita
Angela Dominguez
For the child exploring a new culture through a familiar tune, this vibrant reimagining brings a classic rhyme to life i
Ages 3–7
Uncle Monarch and the Day of the Dead
Judy Goldman
For the child learning to navigate the loss of a grandparent, this gentle story uses the return of monarch butterflies t
Ages 5–9
Soldier for Equality
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair, this biography shows how one veteran used his voice to fight fo
Ages 6–10
Letters To My Mother
Teresa Cárdenas
For the child navigating the heavy silence of loss and searching for a way to keep their mother's memory alive while fin
Ages 9–12
Daisies in the Junkyard
Michael Enright
For the teenager grappling with the heavy choice between following their dreams and the intense pressure of staying safe
Ages 14–18
Spanish-Infused Fairy Tales #1
Little Roja Riding Hood
Susan Middleton Elya
For the child exploring their heritage or learning a new language through a playful, modern spin on a familiar tale.
Ages 4–8
The Children of the Sun
Micaela Chirif
For the child curious about how great cities begin and the magic of ancient legends. This lyrical tale connects little o
Ages 4–8
The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía
Alexandra Alessandri
For the child who feels like their own interests are at odds with their parents' passions or family traditions, finding
Ages 8–12
Veo, Veo, I See You
Lulu Delacre
For the child curious about the helpers in their neighborhood or those processing the changes and challenges brought by
Ages 4–8
Me and My Family/Mi Familia y Yo
Jose Martinez Juarez
For children beginning to explore their multicultural roots, this bilingual book celebrates the warmth, language, and ev
Ages 3–7
Federico and the Wolf
Rebecca J. Gomez
For the child learning to navigate their community with confidence, this spicy retelling shows how quick thinking and cu
Ages 4–8
The Circuit
La mariposa
Francisco Jiménez
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles to find their voice in a new place. A gentle story about overcomin
Ages 6–9
When This World Was New
D. H. Figueredo
For the child feeling nervous about moving to a new country or starting a school where they don't yet speak the language
Ages 4–8
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