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Sinfonía de cuna
Nicanor Parra
Witty animals navigate the ups and downs of life in this clever, illustrated poem that reimagines traditional children's
Ages 6–9
The Moonlit Vine
Elizabeth Santiago
Tracing her lineage back through centuries of Puerto Rican history gives Taína the strength she needs to support her com
Ages 12–18
Planting Hope: A Portrait of Photographer Sebastião Salgado
Philip Hoelzel
Watercolor illustrations follow the journey of a Brazilian photojournalist who used his lens and his passion for nature
Ages 4–8
A Night of Tamales and Roses
Joanna H. Kraus
A little flower girl worries she has ruined her sister's wedding day after a case of the jitters causes a mistake during
Ages 4–8
Love, Amalia
Alma Flor Ada, Gabriel M. Zubizarreta
Amalia finds a way through the grief of her grandmother’s passing by immersing herself in the vibrant stories and tradit
Ages 8–12
Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando el Biblioburro
Monica Brown
Books are scarce in Ana's village until a librarian arrives with two hardworking donkeys to bring stories to the childre
Ages 5–8
Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del Arcoíris
Linda Elovitz Marshall
Ixchel longs to weave like her ancestors, but when thread is too expensive, she finds a brilliant way to turn colorful p
Ages 4–8
René #1
René Has Two Last Names / René tiene dos apellidos
René Colato Laínez
René shares the story behind his two last names, showing how his full name carries the history and pride of his mother a
Ages 4–8
Girl Named Rosita, A: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!
Anika Aldamuy Denise
Rosita travels from Puerto Rico to the bright lights of stardom, breaking barriers as the legendary Rita Moreno through
Ages 4–8
Blanca's Feather
Antonio Hernández Madrigal
When her favorite hen Blanca goes missing before the animal blessing, Rosalía finds a creative way to ensure her pet is
Ages 4–8
Libertad
Bessie Flores Zaldívar
Libertad turns to poetry to navigate her identity and a tense presidential election, wondering if true self-expression i
Ages 14–18
Cooking Poems #1
Salsa
Jorge Argueta
For families who find magic in the kitchen and want to share the rhythmic, sensory joy of preparing a traditional meal t
Ages 4–8
Barrio Rising: The Protest That Built Chicano Park
María Dolores Águila
A Mexican American neighborhood stands together in a peaceful protest when the city tries to replace their promised park
Ages 4–8
Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed: 15 Voices from the LatinX Diaspora
Saraciea J. Fennell
Fifteen writers from Afro-Latinx, Caribbean, and Central American communities share raw, personal stories about racism,
Ages 14–18
Why Does the Coqui Sing?
Barbara Garland Polikoff
Thirteen-year-old Luz finds that moving to Puerto Rico is a slow, difficult climb as she tries to find her rhythm in a c
Ages 8–12
Bread Is for Eating
David Gershator, Phillis Gershator
A simple Spanish song and folk-art illustrations follow a tiny seed’s journey from the soil to the oven to celebrate the
Ages 4–8
Estrella's Quinceanera
Malín Alegría
As her traditional fifteen-year-old birthday celebration draws near, Estrella begins to see her family and her new priva
Ages 12–17
Legend of the Poinsettia (La leyenda de la flor de nochebuena)
Tomie dePaola
Young Lucida fears her humble gift for the altar isn't enough until a Christmas miracle transforms weeds into brilliant
Ages 4–8
First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art #4
My Skeleton Family / Mi Familia Calaca
Cynthia Weill
For families wanting to explore heritage and kinship, this vibrant board book uses traditional folk art to name family m
Ages 0–4
Napí Goes to the Mountain
Antonio Ramírez
Vivid watercolors illustrate a dream-like quest as two children in Mexico travel toward the mountains to find their miss
Ages 5–9
Amazona
Canizales
Stark red and black art follows an Indigenous woman returning to the Colombian rainforest to mourn her daughter and conf
Ages 14–18
I Am La Chiva!: The Colorful Bus of the Andes
Karol Hernández
Hop aboard La Chiva! This bright, rhyming bus ride through the Andes takes you on a joyous trip to a bustling Colombian
Ages 4–8
Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
Pablo Cartaya
Suspended from school and feeling adrift, Marcus travels to Puerto Rico to reconnect with the father and heritage he bar
Ages 8–12
Ghost Hands: A Story Inspired by Patagonia's Cave of the Hands
T. A. Barron
A young hunter named Auki must protect his people's sacred painter from a puma to prove he is ready to join the men in t
Ages 5–9
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