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Becoming Beatriz

Tami Charles

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of loss while trying to stay true to their own dreams and identity amidst commu

Fourteen-year-old Francisco navigates 1950s California, balancing labor in the fields with a fierce determination to get

Ages 11–16

First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art #5

Animal Talk

Cynthia Weill

For the curious toddler discovering that a rooster says 'cocorico' in Mexico and 'cock-a-doodle-doo' in the US, while ex

Ages 0–4

Bluest Sky, The

Cristina Diaz Gonzalez

Amidst a turning point in history, a family makes a harrowing journey from a Cuban harbor toward the hope of freedom dur

Ages 8–12

Juan Verdades

Joe Hayes

Folklore of the American Southwest comes alive in this bilingual tale from a master storyteller and pioneer of English a

Ages 4–9

Frida: Viva la Vida! Long Live Life!

Carmen T. Bernier-Grand

Lyrical poems and vibrant artwork chronicle the life of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, capturing her creative spirit and h

Ages 9–12

Twin Cities

Jose Pimienta

For siblings who feel the distance growing as they enter different social worlds, this story explores staying connected

Ages 8–12

Miracle on 133rd Street

Sonia Manzano

For the family adjusting to a small space or a new city, this story shows how a simple holiday mishap can turn into a jo

Ages 4–8

My Family Divided

Diane Guerrero

For the teen navigating the heartbreak of family separation, this memoir offers a courageous look at growing up in the s

Ages 12–18

Remixed Classics #5

Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix

Anna-Marie McLemore

For the teen exploring the intersections of identity and heritage while longing to find where they truly belong in a wor

Ages 14–18

The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor

Sonia Sotomayor

For the child who needs to see that a chronic health diagnosis or humble beginnings cannot limit their biggest dreams.

Lulu Delacre brings her Puerto Rican heritage to life through stories that celebrate cultural diversity and the vibrant

Ages 6–9

Esquivel!

Susan Wood

For the child who hears music in the clatter of a kitchen or the hum of a city, this book celebrates the joy of thinking

Ages 6–10

Turtles of the Midnight Moon

María José Fitzgerald

Abby travels to Honduras and joins forces with a new friend to protect sea turtle eggs from local poachers in this coast

Ages 8–12

Gracias/Thanks

Pat Mora

For the child who needs a gentle nudge to appreciate life's small treasures. This bilingual celebration of daily joys he

Ages 3–8

Uncle Nacho's Hat / El Sombrero del Tío Nacho

Harriet Rohmer

Uncle Nacho is stuck in his old ways until his niece Ambrosia helps him realize that letting go of a tattered hat is the

Ages 4–8

Faith and the Electric Dogs

Patrick Jennings

Narrated by Eddie the dog, this adventure follows Faith as she flees her new life in Mexico by rocket, only to find her

Ages 8–12

The Black Pearl

Scott O'Dell

Ramon scorns local warnings about a sea monster to claim a legendary black pearl, only to find that some myths have terr

Ages 10–14

English & Spanish Animal Fables for Children

Iryna Burda

For the family exploring heritage through two languages, these traditional fables use animal stories to teach timeless l

Ages 4–10

The Summer Prince

Alaya Dawn Johnson

In a futuristic Brazilian pyramid city, an artist named June falls for a rebel prince who is destined for a ritual sacri

Ages 14–18

Amigo

Byrd Baylor

For the child longing for a wild friend, this gentle desert tale explores the quiet patience and mutual trust required t

Ages 4–9

Adrián Beltré

Tania Rodriguez

For the young athlete looking for a roadmap to success. This biography follows Adrián Beltré's journey from the Dominica

Smoke and ash fill the sky when a volcano suddenly erupts in a Mexican cornfield, forcing a farmer and his son to race f

Ages 4–8

Get to Know the Aztecs!: Gods, Technology, Government and More

Baby Professor

For the curious young explorer eager to learn about the mighty Aztec empire. This visual guide introduces kids to ancien

Ages 6–10

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