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¡Mambo Mucho Mambo! The Dance That Crossed Color Lines
Dean Robbins
The infectious rhythm of Latin Jazz fills the Palladium Ballroom, where dancers of all backgrounds break social barriers
Ages 4–8
Show and Prove
Sofia Quintero
For the teen finding their voice while navigating the weight of history, hip-hop culture, and the pressure to prove thei
Ages 12–17
A Seed in the Sun
Aida Salazar
A young farmworker finds her voice and her strength when she joins Dolores Huerta and other activists in the historic 19
Ages 8–12
Turning Pages
Sonia Sotomayor
For the child who needs to see how passion and perseverance can lead to great things. This memoir shows how books provid
Ages 4–9
Pablo Neruda
Monica Brown
For the young dreamer who finds magic in everyday objects and the beauty of nature. This lyrical biography celebrates ho
Ages 4–8
Jose! Born to Dance: The Story of Jose Limon
Susanna Reich
For the child who feels like an outsider or is searching for their spark, this lyrical biography shows how passion and p
Ages 5–9
Not a Bean
Claudia Guadalupe Martínez
For the curious child who wonders how things work, this story unveils the hidden life inside a desert marvel through the
Ages 3–7
Something Like Home
Andrea Beatriz Arango
For the child navigating the complex emotions of foster care and family separation. This verse novel follows Laura as sh
Ages 10–14
Spike, the Mixed-Up Monster
Susan Hood
For the child who feels small and misunderstood, Spike's journey as a 'scary' axolotl helps little ones embrace their ow
Ages 4–8
¡Vamos! #3
¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge
Raúl the Third
For children learning to find joy in long waits, this story turns a boring traffic jam into a vibrant celebration of com
Ages 4–8
Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez, The
Adrianna Cuevas
Nestor Lopez must use his secret ability to talk to animals to protect his new town from a shapeshifting witch.
Ages 8–12
Roberto's Trip to the Top
John B. Paterson Jr., John B. Paterson, Sr.
Roberto and his Uncle Antonio journey to the peak of El Avila to photograph the breathtaking views overlooking all of Ca
Ages 4–8
Me, Frida
Amy Novesky
While her husband Diego Rivera paints his famous murals, Frida Kahlo wanders the streets of 1930s San Francisco to disco
Ages 4–8
Countries of the World
Cuba
W. P. Mara
Vibrant island life comes into focus through the history, unique animals, traditional foods, and local sports that defin
Ages 6–9
Art Across the Ages #3
Ancient Mexico
Kelly Campbell Hinshaw
The stunning art of the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations comes to life, showing how ancient Mexican creativity conti
Ages 7–11
Heartbreak Symphony
Laekan Zea Kemp
Aaron is haunted by a DJ’s persona after his mother’s death, while Mia is plagued by her parents’ legacy of doubt in thi
Ages 14–18
Your Passport To...
Argentina
Nancy Dickmann
Journey through the diverse geography and vibrant traditions of South America to see what daily life is really like for
Ages 6–9
The Thunder God's Son: A Peruvian Folktale
Ariane Dewey
The son of the thunder god descends to earth to outsmart a greedy rich man and his family in this traditional Peruvian f
Ages 5–9
Saint Death
Marcus Sedgwick
Life and death collide at the US-Mexican border in this stark look at the dangerous world of illicit human and drug trad
Ages 14–18
Borreguita and the Coyote
Verna Aardema
A clever little lamb must use her quick wits and tricks to keep a hungry coyote from turning her into dinner.
Ages 4–8
Your Passport To...
Cuba
Ruth Manning
Ever wonder what life is like on a Caribbean island? Peek into the vibrant geography, unique traditions, and daily routi
Ages 6–9
Yasmin #21
Día de los Muertos with Yasmin
Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin finds her own creative and meaningful way to participate in Día de los Muertos and remember those who have passed
Ages 5–8
Omega Morales #2
Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza
Laekan Zea Kemp
Twelve-year-old Omega uses her magical empathy to team up with her cousin and a ghost to stop a giant, mythical owl from
Ages 8–12
Tales from Silver Lands
Charles J. Finger
For the curious explorer who wonders about the spirits of the mountains and the secrets of the jungle. These South Ameri
Ages 8–12
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