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Hispanic & Latinx Stories and Voices September & October 2025 |
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Pockets Of Love
by Yamile Saied Mâendez
"Grandma Monona always made the best empanadas for Mami's birthday. But this year Monona is in heaven and Mami is sad. Her birthday won't be the same without Monona. Star and Sebi know they need a special birthday surprise to cheer up Mami. Maybe they can make Mami Monona's empanadas themselves! But will they be able to capture the same magic as Monona's empanadas if they don't know her secret ingredient?"
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Nino Wrestles The World
by Yuyi Morales
Believing himself capable of fending off the most monstrous opponents, underpants-clad Lucha Libre champion Niño is challenged by a no-holds-barred wrestling match that truly tests his skills when his younger sisters wake up from their naps.
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Una Corona Para Corina / A Crown For Corina
by Laekan Zea Kemp
Una hermosa historia sobre una niña que aprende sobre una linda tradición familiar y el simbolismo detrás de la coronas mexicanas de flores, de la mano de dos creadoras ganadoras del premio Pura Belpré.
A charming story about a girl who learns a beloved family tradition and the symbolism behind the Mexican flower crown, from two Pura Belpré award- winning creators.
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In The Groves
by Andrea Cruz Floren
Stowing away in her abuelo's truck to see the orange groves, which she's heard stories about for years, Clara has a magical time with Abuelo serenading oranges, defending the groves against gophers and eating some spicy tacos--and now has her own tales to tell.
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Jovita Wore Pants
by Salazar, Aida
"Presents the remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights."
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Madre De Los Tiburones/ Mother of Sharks
by Melissa Cristina Márquez
A medida que el sol se pone sobre otro hermoso día en la Playita Del Condado en Puerto Rico, Meli no quiere irse a casa. Le encanta el océano más que nada, y con solo cinco minutos de playa sabe exactamente dónde debería estar su última parada: las pozas de marea. Son pequeños universos llenos de vida y criaturas marinas. Mientras mira dentro de las pozas, se encuentra con un cangrejo, Jaiba, que la lleva a una aventura submarina de ensueño, le enseña sobre la importancia de la conservación de los tiburones y revela el destino final de Meli: convertirse en la 'Madre de los Tiburones'.
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Old Clothes For Dinner?!
by Nathalie Alonso
When Magaly learns that Abuela has made ropa vieja (old clothes!) for dinner, she tries to hide her clothes before her family eats them up
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Where Are You From?
by Yamile Saied Mâendez
A lyrical debut picture book celebration of diversity for children follows the experiences of a little girl who is unsure of how to answer when she is asked where she is really from.
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River Of Mariposas
by Mirelle Ortega
A young girl dreams of a time when the land and sky belonged to the mariposas amarillas, or yellow butterflies, and tries to re-create their glory with paper and glue
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How To Eat A Mango
by Paola Santos
Carmencita learns the right way to eat mangoes with the help of her Abuelita, who teaches her the five steps to appreciating this sweet fruit, showing her that mangoes are more than just mangoes--but nature's gift to connect with her family and culture.
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With Lots Of Love
by Jenny Torres Sanchez
When she and her family move to the United States, Rocio, who has grown up in Central America, does her best to adjust but misses her Abuela a lot until she receives something special just in time for her birthday.
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Martina Has Too Many Tías
by Emma Otheguy
Overwhelmed by her loud family, Martina sneaks away and finds herself in a magical place where she can finally play in peace and quiet, only to discover what truly makes a home a home.
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Dancing Hands
by Engle, Margarita
Looks at the life and accomplishments of Teresa Carreèano, one of the world's most famous pianists who, by age nine, performed for President Abraham Lincoln at the White House
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Plátanos Are Love
by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
A young girl learns that plantains are her history, culture and, most importantly, love as she helps her abuela in the kitchen.
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Wepa
by J. De laVega
"Her mom thinks she is too messy; her teachers think she is too loud. But Abuela says that's nonsense. Mia Emilia Lucia Renata simply has too much wepa! In this case, wepa is a metaphor for Mia's fire, her energy, or what is better known medically as ADHD, and how it's ofren misunderstood by family and loved ones. Mia tries to bottle up her wepa, but no matter how hard she tries, she can't contain it. With a bit of inspiration from Abuela and her friends, Mia discovers the perfect place to express her wepa. A place where her wepa is celebrated and isn't too much. Parents will celebrate the wepa behind this bilingual English-Spanish hardcover as it helps the reader develop an understanding of ADHD and how to encourage little ones to feel connected with a supportive community"
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El Español Es La Lengua De Mi Familia/ Spanish Is The Language Of My Family
by Michael Genhart
"As a boy prepares for his school’s Spanish spelling bee, he asks his grandmother for help with some of the words he doesn’t know how to spell yet. When she studies with him, she tells him how different things were back when she was a girl, when she was only allowed to speak English in school. This only inspires him to study even harder and make his family proud.
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Mamiachi & Me
by Jolene Gutiâerrez
Before Rosa takes the stage next to her mami to play with her mariachi band, she worries she isn't ready, but her stage fright is soothed away, in a book centered on the power of sisterhood, community and music.
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Mango, Abuela, And Me
by Meg Medina
When Mia's Abuela comes to live with Mia and her family, she helps her learn English while Mia learns Spanish, both with the help of a parrot named Mango
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Empanadas For Everyone
by Jackie Azâua Kramer
When her Tía Mimi goes to volunteer at the neighborhood food center and asks her to pick up ingredients for empanadas, Carina and her friends learn a little about what connects a community along the way.
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Bisa's Carnaval
by Joana Pastro
In the city of Olinda, Brazil, Clara is looking forward to the Carnaval street parade, with the colorful, fantastic costumes that her great-grandmother makes for the family—but her Bisa is too old to follow the parade, so Clara decides to bring the parade to her.
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Dinner On Domingos
by Alexandra Katona
At Sunday night dinner, Alejandra decides that she wants to be brave and try speaking Spanish with her abuelita so that they can deepen their bond
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21 Cousins
by Diane De Anda
Siblings Alejandro and Sofia celebrate their rich Latinx and mestizo heritage, as well as the traits that make each of their cousins unique, when they gather for a special family reunion. Spanish words and their meanings are interspersed in the text
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