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130 books about latin american culture
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Sofia Martinez #3
The Marigold Mess
Jacqueline Jules
For the child who wants to do something perfect for someone they love but finds that things don't always go according to
Ages 5–7
Hispanic Star
Sonia Sotomayor
Claudia Romo Edelman, Nathalie Alonso
For the child dreaming of a big future, this inspiring biography follows Sonia Sotomayor's journey from a humble Bronx u
Ages 8–12
Hispanic Star
Sylvia Rivera
Claudia Romo Edelman, J. Gia Loving
For the child who feels like an outsider and wants to see how standing up for your authentic self can change the world f
Ages 8–12
Hispanic Star
Celia Cruz
Claudia Romo Edelman, William Alexander
For the child who loves to sing and dance but needs to see how passion and perseverance can turn a childhood dream into
Ages 8–12
Hispanic Star
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Claudia Romo Edelman, Sara E. Echenique
For the child who loves to sing, dance, and tell stories, this biography follows Lin-Manuel Miranda's path from a creati
Ages 8–12
Hispanic Star
Ellen Ochoa
Claudia Romo Edelman, Nathalie Alonso
For the child who loves looking at the stars and needs to see that hard work and a passion for science can lead to a his
Ages 8–12
Hispanic Star
Selena Gomez
Claudia Romo Edelman, Karla Arenas Valenti
For the child who loves the spotlight or struggles with big emotions, this biography follows Selena Gomez's rise to star
Ages 8–12
The Secret Footprints
Julia Alvarez
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles with being different, this enchanting folklore retelling celebrate
Ages 3–7
Before We Were Free
Julia Alvarez
For the child grappling with news of political unrest or the fear of leaving home. This story helps preteens process the
Ages 10–14
Niño #1
Niño Wrestles the World
Yuyi Morales
For the child who turns every living room into a grand arena: Niño faces off against folklore monsters using his imagina
Ages 4–8
We Set the Dark on Fire #1
We Set the Dark on Fire
Tehlor Kay Mejia
For the teen navigating the tension between their family's sacrifices and their own growing sense of social justice and
Ages 14–18
Usborne First Words
First Thousand Words in Spanish
Heather Amery
For the curious learner ready to explore a second language, this vibrant search-and-find dictionary turns vocabulary bui
Ages 3–8
The Tamarindo Puppy and Other Poems
Charlotte Pomerantz
For children beginning to explore new languages, these playful poems use familiar scenes to weave Spanish and English to
Ages 4–8
Travel Picture Books for Kids
South America
Marilyn Trueluck
For the young explorer eager to see the world beyond their backyard. This introductory guide brings the wonders of South
Ages 4–8
Lowriders #3
Lowriders Blast from the Past
Cathy Camper
For the child who feels like an outsider, this vibrant journey through Chicano history celebrates finding your crew and
Ages 8–12
My Name Is María Isabel
Alma Flor Ada
For the child who feels invisible when their identity is overlooked. A moving story about a girl reclaiming her name and
Ages 7–10
Dancing Home
Alma Flor Ada, Gabriel M. Zubizarreta
For the child navigating the complex feelings of belonging to two cultures and learning to find pride in their family he
Ages 8–12
The Goldsmith's Daughter
Tanya Landman
For the teen navigating a world of rigid expectations who needs to see that their creative voice and personal truth are
Ages 12–18
Gabby Torres #1
Gabby Torres Gets a Billion Followers
Angela Dominguez
For the child who feels the pull of digital fame and needs to rediscover that their worth isn't measured in likes, but i
Ages 8–12
Stella Díaz #5
Stella Díaz Leaps to the Future
Angela Dominguez
For the child navigating the nervous excitement of fifth grade while finding their voice to speak up for the planet and
Ages 8–12
Stella Díaz #3
Stella Díaz Dreams Big
Angela Dominguez
For the child finding their voice in a new language or school, this story celebrates the courage it takes to speak up fo
Ages 6–10
So Say the Little Monkeys
Nancy Van Laan
For the child who struggles with procrastination or keeping promises when things get fun. A rhythmic tale about living i
Ages 3–7
The Three Golden Oranges
Alma Flor Ada
For the child learning that true love and success come from a kind heart and keeping one's promises, even when the path
Ages 5–9
The Factory #1
Undercover Latina
Aya de León
For the child navigating how they present themselves to the world while staying true to their roots and standing up for
Ages 10–14
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