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Queerceañera
Alex Crespo
Joaquin prepares for his eighteenth birthday celebration and his first date in this joyful story of family, identity, an
Ages 13–18
Tortillitas para mama: And Other Spanish Nursery Rhymes
Margot C. Griego (and others)
For families looking to connect with their Latin American roots through the songs, hand-clapping games, and lullabies th
Ages 0–6
Amelia's Road
Linda Jacobs Altman
Life as a migrant farmworker means constant moving, but Amelia finds a special tree where she can bury her treasures and
Ages 5–9
Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains
Barbara Knutson
Cuy the guinea pig uses his wits to outrun a hungry fox and a sticky trap in this vibrant trickster tale set high in the
Ages 4–8
DK Biography
Pelé
James Buckley Jr.
The legendary King of Soccer comes to life through the story of his incredible career and the accomplishments that made
Ages 8–12
To Dance
Siena Cherson Siegel
Follow a young girl's dedicated path from her first lessons in Puerto Rico to the bright lights and demanding stages of
Ages 8–12
Breathe and Count Back from Ten
Natalia Sylvester
For the teen navigating a chronic health condition while striving for independence and pursuing a dream that feels just
Ages 12–18
¡Vamos! #2
¡Vamos! Let's Go Eat
Raúl the Third
Little Lobo is on a mission to feed nine hungry luchadores in this vibrant, bilingual tour of food culture along the U.S
Ages 4–8
Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet
selected by Neil Philip
For the child curious about their heritage or those who love a good trickster tale, these magical stories celebrate the
Ages 8–14
Invisible
Christina Diaz Gonzalez
Five very different students forced into community service realize they have more in common than their school labels sug
Ages 8–12
Muchacho
Louanne Johnson
For the teenager who feels misunderstood by the system and needs to see that their past does not define their potential
Ages 14–18
Tia Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey
Ruth Behar
Estrella spends a final day at her aunt’s Miami apartment, learning the stories behind Jewish and Cuban treasures as Tia
Ages 4–8
My Name Is Jorge: On Both Sides of the River
Jane Medina
Dual-language poems capture the quiet hurdles and small victories of a boy from Mexico finding his voice in an American
Ages 8–12
Life, After
Sarah Darer Littman
For the teen processing a major life change or the lingering effects of a scary event while trying to find where they fi
Ages 12–17
Ada's Violin
Susan Hood
For the child who needs to see how beauty can be created from nothing. A moving story of hope and resourcefulness in the
Ages 4–9
Diego: Bigger Than Life
Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
Aztec-inspired art and free verse poetry chronicle the massive life and bold murals of Diego Rivera, one of the twentiet
Ages 8–12
First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art #4
Count Me In!
Cynthia Weill
For the parent wanting to introduce numbers through a cultural lens, this book uses stunning Mexican folk art to make co
Ages 0–5
Thousand White Butterflies, A
Jessica Betancourt-Perez, Karen Lynn Williams
For the child adjusting to a new home or facing the disappointment of changed plans: a story of finding unexpected magic
Ages 4–8
Run, Little Chaski!: An Inka Trail Adventure
Mariana Llanos
Little Chaski races across the Inka Trail to deliver a message for the king, encountering obstacles and vibrant history
Ages 4–9
The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano
Sonia Manzano
For the teen navigating the tension between their family's traditions and their own awakening sense of justice and cultu
Ages 10–14
Silver People
Margarita Engle
For the child grappling with the human and environmental costs of progress and industry. This verse novel explores the b
Ages 10–14
Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti
Frances Temple
After being injured in a hospital bombing, a Haitian boy named Djo must find the strength to hold onto hope and faith am
Ages 12–17
North of Happy
Adi Alsaid
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family expectations while processing the loss of a sibling through a newfoun
Ages 14–18
TOON Latin American Folktales #1
Night Stories: Folktales from Latin America
Liniers
For the child who loves strange legends and magical creatures, these reimagined tales offer a whimsical bridge to Latin
Ages 7–11
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