RecommendedReads: HispanicHeritageMonth
SpanishistheLanguageofMyFamily
MichaelGenhart
PGENH, M
An intergenerational story of family ties, cultural pride, and spelling bee victory following a young boy who bonds with his beloved abuela over a love of Spanish.
HowtoEataMango PaolaSantos
PSANT, P
Inspired by her own childhood in Venezuela, Paola Santos’s mango-sweet story is a grounding, lifeaffirming take on gratitude for nature’s gifts and connection with family and culture.
A joyful and rhyming picture book showcases a colorful South American bus, the collective spirit of its people, and the vibrant power of community when trouble comes.
Eloísa’sMusicalWindow MargaritaEngle
PENGL, M
Eloísa's struggles fade away when she sits by the window and listens to the neighbor's radio, and one magical day young musicians gather outside and turn the neighborhood into a joyful orchestra of neighbors and strangers.
Abuelita’sGift:ADiádeMuertosStory MarianaRíosRamírez
PRIOS
, M
Julieta is eager to honor her Abuelita's spirit on Día de Muertos, but struggles to find the perfect gift. A touching story that celebrates ancestors and teaches that the most meaningful tributes come from the heart illustrated by award-winning Sara Palacios.
AngélicaandLaGüira AngieCruz
PCRUZ, A
Playing the güira reminds Angélica of the people she loves and misses, especially her grandfather in the Dominican Republic.
PTREJ, J
Little Jesús gets a new and very important job: caring for Mamá’s beloved houseplants. But when the the Golden Pothos, Mamá’s favorite, crashes to the floor, how will Jesús get out of this one?
TheLittlestGrito
NicholasSolis
PORSOLI, N
Gloria's father always yells the grito to start Diez y Seis de Septiembre, but when he becomes ill, Gloria volunteers and must step up and find her voice to start the annual Mexican Independence Day fiesta.
ReinaRamos:TourGuide
EOTHE, E
Reina can’t wait for her cousin’s visit. At first, it’s not as much fun as she’d imagined. Andrés is always talking to Abuela about people and places Reina doesn't know. But their friendship soon blossoms when Reina shares her city with Andrés.
LolaReyesIsSoNotWorried CindyRodriguez
JRODR, C
In this magical middle grade adventure, a Guatemalan American girl fights to stop her cursed worry dolls before they blanket her friends and neighbors in anxiety and the grief she carries over the loss of her father.
JALES, A
When eleven-year-old Luchy's best friend Cami returns from a summer in Colombia and ditches her for the cool kids at school, Luchy is left to figure out who she is and where she belongs.
Ultraviolet AidaSalazar
JSALA, A
Elio Solis navigates eighth grade, dealing with hormones, his father's expectations, and his first girlfriend, Camelia. When betrayal leads to a fight, Elio faces dire consequences.
Mexikid PedroMartín
An unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican American boy’s family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico. JGNMART, P
Bold,Brilliant,andLatine AlyssaReynoso-Morris
Young Latine and Hispanic children can see themselves reflected in 52 amazing heroes from the past and present, whom everyone can look up to. OSJ 973.046 REYN, A
DreamsFromManyRivers MargaritaEngle
From award-winning poet Margarita Engle comes Dreams from Many Rivers, an middle grade verse history of Latinos in the United States, told through many voices, and featuring illustrations by Beatriz Gutierrez Hernandez. J 811.54 ENGL, M