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Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) recognizes and celebrates the contributions Americans tracing their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South American and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean have made to American society and culture. Below you will find a list of staff-recommended books for kids from Hispanic and Latinx voices in celebration of the over 61 million residents of the United States of Hispanic or Latin origin. Click a title to place it on hold for pickup or to find electronic downloads from Overdrive or Libby. |
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Dreamers
by Yuyi Morales
Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story in this picture-book tribute to the transformative power of hope . . . and reading.
In 1994, Yuyi Morales left her home in Xalapa, Mexico and came to the US with her infant son. She left behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn't come empty-handed.
She brought her strength, her work, her passion, her hopes and dreams...and her stories.
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Vamos! Let's go eat! by Raúl the ThirdLittle Lobo, a Mexican American, and Bernabá, his dog, gather tacos, frutas picadas, cuernos, and more and deliver them to los luchadores preparing for Lucha Libre 5000
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Alma and How She Got Her Name
by Juana Martinez-Neal
What's in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from — and who she may one day be.
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Carmela full of wishes
by Matt de la Peña
Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home
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Islandborn
by Junot Díaz
When she has to draw a picture of where she immigrated from, Lola asks her family, friends, and neighbors about their memories of her homeland
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My papi has a motorcycle
by Isabel Quintero
A young child lists the ways that his dad is not a superhero before revealing how he still does cool things, from playing checkers to knowing when someone is jumping on the bed. By the author of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Up, Tall and High!
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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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Just ask! : be different be brave, be you
by Sonia Sotomayor
The boundary-breaking Supreme Court Justice and the award-winning author of Book Fiesta present a celebration of the world’s diversity that explains why different people make the world more vibrant and wonderful, just the way a variety of plants and flowers enhance a garden.
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I lived on Butterfly Hill
by Marjorie Agosín
A tale inspired by the Pinochet takeover of Chile follows the experiences of young dreamer Celeste Marconi, who becomes increasingly alarmed by the disappearances of her neighbors in the wake of political unrest and then is sent away to safety by her loving parents.
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Pancho Rabbit and the coyote : a migrant's tale
by Duncan Tonatiuh
An allegorical picture book tale inspired by the challenges of illegal immigration finds a young rabbit packing up favorite foods and embarking on a journey north in search of his father, only to encounter a hungry coyote who wants both the food and the rabbit for a meal. By the creator of Dear Primo.
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Stella Diaz has something to say
by Angela Dominguez
When her class is assigned a project where each student must speak on their favorite subject, Stella Diaz, who sometimes lapses into Spanish and pronounces words wrong, must overcome her fear of public speaking
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Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle
by Hilda Eunice Burgos
Her last name may mean "kings," but Ana Maria Reyes REALLY does not live in a castle. Rather, she's stuck in a tiny apartment with two parents (way too lovey-dovey), three sisters (way too dramatic), everyone's friends (way too often), and a piano (which she never gets to practice). And when her parents announce a new baby is coming, that means they'll have even less time for Ana Maria.
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They call me Güero : a border kid's poems
by David Bowles
Twelve-year-old Güero, a red-headed, freckled Mexican American border kid, discovers the joy of writing poetry, thanks to his seventh grade English teacher
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Mañanaland
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Twelve-year-old Max, who loves the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow, sets out on a dangerous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds, armed with a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides.
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Merci Suárez changes gears
by Meg Medina
Merci Suárez begins the sixth grade and knows things will change, but she did not count on her grandfather acting strangely, not fitting in at her private school, and dealing with Edna Santos' jealousy
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Echo : a novel
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Decades after a man is entwined in a prophecy-based quest involving three mysterious sisters and a harmonica, three individuals from different areas of the world confront daunting challenges involving the same harmonica. By the award-winning author of Paint the Wind. Simultaneous eBook.
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Dactyl Hill Squad. Book one
by Daniel José Older
During the Civil War, orphan Magdalys Roca is just trying to survive, but when she receives a letter telling her that her brother Montez is wounded, she is determined to reach him and her ability to communicate telepathically with dinosaurs may help
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Sal & Gabi break the universe
by Carlos Hernandez
In order to heal after his mother's death, thirteen-year-old Sal learns to reach into time and space to retrieve things--and people--from other universes
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The first rule of punk
by Celia C. Pérez
When her first day at a new school is overshadowed by a clash with a queen bee and her dress code violating punk-rock clothes, 12-year-old Malú listens to her faraway dad's advice and resolves to be herself by pursuing the interests she loves and standing up to an anti-punk administration.
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Santiago's road home
by Alexandra Diaz
Refusing to return to his abusive abuela’s house in Mexico, young Santiago accompanies two kind refugees heading to the United States before discovering that his journey to the border is only the beginning of his story. By the award-winning author of The Only Road. 30,000 first printing.
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Marcus Vega doesn't speak Spanish
by Pablo Cartaya
After a fight at school leaves Marcus facing suspension, Marcus's mother takes him and his younger brother, who has Down syndrome, to Puerto Rico to visit relatives they do not remember or have never met, and while there Marcus starts searching for his father, who left their family ten years ago and is somewhere on the island
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The epic fail of Arturo Zamora
by Pablo Cartaya
A relaxing summer under the banyan trees in Miami is turned upside-down by Arturo's cute new neighbor, who helps him in his quest to use the power of poetry, protest and family stories to stop the plans of a land developer who wants to demolish his Abuela's restaurant and surrounding community.
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