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Latine Multiage Book Pack (25 books)
Inspired by books from the Read in Color® recommended reading list from Little Free Library®!
Pack includes the following books:
- BARELY MISSING EVERYTHING (paperback)
- BECOMING KID QUIXOTE: TRUE STORY OF BELONGING IN AMERICA
- BELOVED WORLD OF SONIA SOTOMAYOR
- BIKE LIKE SERGIO'S
- DANCING HANDS: HOW TERESA CARREÑO PLAYED THE PIANO FOR PRESIDENT LINCOLN
- DANZA!: AMALIA HERNÁNDEZ AND EL BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO
- DREAMERS
- EVELYN DEL RAY IS MOVING AWAY
- EPIC FAIL OF ARTURO ZAMORA (hardcover)
- FURIA (hardcover)
- LOLA'S FANDANGO
- I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER
- ILLEGAL
- MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD
- MY NAME IS MARIA ISABEL
- PILAR RAMIREZ AND THE ESCAPE FROM ZAFA (Pilar Ramirez Duology #01)
- POET X (paperback)
- RUN LITTLE CHASKI: AN INKA TRAIL ADVENTURE (Step Inside a Story)
- SEPARATE IS NEVER EQUAL: SYLVIA MENDEZ AND HER FAMILY'S FIGHT FOR DESEGREGATION
- SOLDIER FOR EQUALITY: JOSÉ DE LA LUZ SÁENZ AND THE GREAT WAR
- TURNING PAGES: MY LIFE STORY
- UNTIL SOMEONE LISTENS: A STORY ABOUT BORDERS, FAMILY, AND ONE GIRL'S MISSION
- ¡VAMOS! LET'S GO TO THE MARKET (World of ¡VAMOS!)
- WE ARE NOT FROM HERE (hardcover)
- WHO WAS THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE: CESAR CHAVEZ (Who HQ Graphic Novel)
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Turning Pages: My Life Story
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor tells her own story for young readers for the very first time!
As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor has inspired young people around the world to reach for their dreams. But what inspired her? For young Sonia, the answer was books! They were her mirrors, her maps, her friends, and her teachers. They helped her to connect with her family in New York and in Puerto Rico, to deal with her diabetes diagnosis, to cope with her father's death, to uncover the secrets of the world, and to dream of a future for herself in which anything was possible.
In TURNING PAGES, Justice Sotomayor shares that love of books with a new generation of readers, and inspires them to read and puzzle and dream for themselves. Accompanied by Lulu Delacre's vibrant art, this story of the Justice's life shows readers that the world is full of promise and possibility -- all they need to do is turn the page.
Target age group 4-8 -
Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla
An exuberant picture book celebrating the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla, beloved Queen of Tejano music.
From a very early age, young Selena knew how to connect with people and bring them together with music.
SING WITH ME follows Selena's rise to stardom, from front-lining her family's band at rodeos and quinceañeras to performing in front of tens of thousands at the Houston Astrodome. Young readers will be empowered by Selena's dedication -- learning Spanish as a teenager, designing her own clothes, and traveling around the country with her family -- sharing her pride in her Mexican-American roots and her love of music and fashion with the world.
Target age group 4-8 -
Becoming Kid Quixote: True Story of Belonging in America
A young readers companion to the adult memoir KID QUIXOTES by Stephen Haff. Narrated by one extraordinary ten-year-old girl, this inspiring memoir tells the story of a daughter of Mexican American immigrants who finds her voice through the power of words and performance of Cervantes' DON QUIXOTE.
When a shy girl named Sarah Sierra first joins an after-school program in her neighborhood, she never expects to travel back in time and discover the words of Miguel de Cervantes. But at Still Waters in a Storm, a teacher named Stephen and a group of kids have pushed together tables piled high with books so they can gather round to talk about and translate Cervantes' classic, DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA.
They begin to reimagine DON QUIXOTE -- the story of an idealistic dreamer from Spain who traveled around trying to right the world's wrongs -- as the story of a group of modern-day kids from immigrant families in Brooklyn.
The stories the kids write in class become a musical play -- expressing the plight of today's immigrants and using Quixote as inspiration. And Sarah, once very shy, soon will play the leading role as Kid Quixote.
Perfect for fans of I AM MALALA, DEAR AMERICA, and THE FREEDOM WRITERS DIARY, this stirring true story will inspire you to imagine, to speak up, and to sing out.
Target age group 7-12 -
Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border
Based on true events, this inspiring story follows a mama and her daughter who are denied entry at the U.S. border, and must find the refugee in charge of "the notebook," an unofficial ledger of those waiting to cross into the U.S.
"Before, the sun drenched the yard. Our neighbor's laughter danced in the streets. Now, the streets are quiet. Papa is gone, and we are no longer safe here. We are leaving, too."
In this moving and stunningly-illustrated picture book, Noemi and Mama flee their home in Mexico, and head for the US border. There, they look for "The Notebook Keeper" -- the person in charge of a ledger for those waiting to cross, and they add their names to the book.
As the days turn into weeks, and hope dwindles, the little girl looks for kindness around her -- and inside herself. One day, when the Notebook Keeper's own name is called to cross, Noemi and her Mama are chosen -- for the generosity in their hearts -- to take her place.
Target age group 4-8 -
Disney Pixar Coco (Story of the Movie in Comics #04)
Though twelve-year-old Miguel Rivera dreams of playing guitar for the world, his family of shoemakers, who banned music generations ago, has a different future in mind for the hopeful musician. One night, Miguel's attempt to prove his musical talent finds him in the Land of the Dead -- a colorful metropolis where his musical idol, Ernesto de la Cruz, lives in a sparkling hacienda. With help from a kind trickster named Héctor, Miguel aims to meet Ernesto and complete the puzzle of his family's past. Miguel will soon discover that his family's secret is far bigger than he ever imagined...
Target age group 8-12 -
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
An inspiring picture book biography of storyteller, puppeteer, and New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, who championed bilingual literature.
When she came to America in 1921, Pura Belpré carried the cuentos folklóricos of her Puerto Rican homeland. Finding a new home at the New York Public Library as a bilingual assistant, she turned her popular retellings into libros and spread story seeds across the land. Today, these seeds have grown into a lush landscape as generations of children and storytellers continue to share her tales and celebrate Pura's legacy.
Brought to colorful life by Paola Escobar's elegant and exuberant illustrations and Anika Aldamuy Denise's lyrical text, this gorgeous book is perfect for the pioneers in your life. Informative backmatter and suggested further reading included.
Recipient of the Pura Belpré Honor Award
Target age group 4-8 -
Pasando Páginas: La Historia de Mi Vida (Turning Pages: My Life Story)
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor tells her own story for young readers for the very first time!
As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor has inspired young people around the world to reach for their dreams. But what inspired her? For young Sonia, the answer was books! They were her mirrors, her maps, her friends, and her teachers. They helped her to connect with her family in New York and in Puerto Rico, to deal with her diabetes diagnosis, to cope with her father's death, to uncover the secrets of the world, and to dream of a future for herself in which anything was possible.
IN TURNING PAGES, Justice Sotomayor shares that love of books with a new generation of readers, and inspires them to read and puzzle and dream for themselves. Accompanied by Lulu Delacre's vibrant art, this story of the Justice's life shows readers that the world is full of promise and possibility -- all they need to do is turn the page.
Al ser la primera mujer latina en ser jueza del Tribunal Supremo de Estados Unidos, Sonia Sotomayor es una inspiración para los jóvenes de todas las partes del mundo en la lucha por lograr sus sueños. Pero ¿qué la inspiró a ella?
Para la joven Sonia, la respuesta es: ¡los libros! Eran su espejo, sus mapas, sus amigos y sus maestros. Los libros la ayudaron a conectar con su familia en Nueva York y en Puerto Rico, a aceptar y entender el diagnóstico de su diabetes, a hacer frente a la muerte de su padre, a descubrir los secretos del mundo y a soñar con un futuro en el que todo es posible.
EN PASANDO PÁGINAS, Sonia Sotomayor comparte su amor por los libros con una nueva generación de lectores, estimulándolos a leer, a maravillarse y a realizar sus sueños. Acompañada del arte vibrante de Lulu Delacre, la historia de la vida de Sonia Sotomayor muestra a los lectores que el mundo está lleno de promesas y posibilidades; lo único que necesitan es pasar la página.
Spanish Language Edition
Target age group 4-8 -
Day It Rained Buñuelos / El Día Que Llovió Buñuelos (Keepsake Stories Bilingual)
A poor old man happens upon some thieves' gold. Can his clever wife fool her husband, and the thieves, and make all their dreams come true?
Bilingual Folktales For Kids: DAY IT RAINED BUÑUELOS, from the "Keepsake Stories" multicultural collection, is told in both Spanish and English. This beautifully illustrated story will delight readers both young and old!
This 32-page folktale is presented in two languages. Before- and after-reading activities include crafts, writing prompts, and comprehension questions.
Un pobre anciano se topa con el oro de unos ladrones. ¿Podrá su inteligente esposa engañar a su marido y a los ladrones y hacer realidad todos sus sueños?
Cuentos populares bilingües para niños: EL DÍA QUE Llovió BUÑUELOS, de la colección multicultural "Keepsake Stories", está contado tanto en español como en inglés. ¡Esta historia bellamente ilustrada hará las delicias de los lectores, tanto jóvenes como mayores!
Este cuento popular de 32 páginas se presenta en dos idiomas. Las actividades antes y después de la lectura incluyen manualidades, pautas de escritura y preguntas de comprensión.
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Target age group 4-8 -
Off We Go to Mexico! (Spanish/Eng) (Step Inside a Story Bilingual)
"Off we go, off we go, off we go to Mexico!"
Hop aboard the canyon train and join a family's adventures in Mexico, visiting village festivals, ancient pyramids and much more!
"¡Vamos, vamos, vamos a México!"
¡Sube a bordo del tren del cañón y únete a las aventuras de una familia en México, visitando festivales de pueblos, pirámides antiguas y mucho más!
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Target age group 4-8
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Until Someone Listens: A Story about Borders, Family, and One Girl's Mission
When Estela Juarez's mom is deported to Mexico, Estela knows she has to speak up for her family. Told in Estela's own words, UNTIL SOMEONE LISTENS is a true story about a young girl finding her voice and using it to make change.
Estela's family lives together in a happy home full of love. Or, at least, they used to... until their home was torn apart.
"My mom had to go back, to the other side of the river, because she wasn't born in this country."
For years her family fought and fought for permission for her to stay in the U.S. But no one listened. When Estela was eight, her mother was deported to Mexico. Estela knew she had to do something. So she wrote letters: to local newspapers, Congress, the President, and anyone else who could help. She wrote and wrote and wrote until, finally... someone listened.
In this heart-wrenching, autobiographical story, Estela Juarez's letters take her from the local news all the way to the national stage, where she discovers the power in her words and pledges to keep using her voice until her family -- and others like hers -- are together again.
Target age group 4-8 -
Guardiana de la Libreta: Una Historia de Bondad Desde La Fronter (Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border)
Based on true events, this inspiring story follows a mama and her daughter who are denied entry at the U.S. border, and must find the refugee in charge of "the notebook," an unofficial ledger of those waiting to cross into the U.S.
"Before, the sun drenched the yard. Our neighbor's laughter danced in the streets. Now, the streets are quiet. Papa is gone, and we are no longer safe here. We are leaving, too."
In this moving and stunningly-illustrated picture book, Noemi and Mama flee their home in Mexico, and head for the US border. There, they look for "The Notebook Keeper" -- the person in charge of a ledger for those waiting to cross, and they add their names to the book.
As the days turn into weeks, and hope dwindles, the little girl looks for kindness around her -- and inside herself. One day, when the Notebook Keeper's own name is called to cross, Noemi and her Mama are chosen -- for the generosity in their hearts -- to take her place.
Basada en hechos reales, esta inspiradora historia sigue a una madre y su hija a quienes se les niega la entrada en la frontera de los EE. UU. y deben encontrar al refugiado a cargo del "cuaderno", un libro de contabilidad no oficial de quienes esperan cruzar a los EE. UU.
"Antes, el sol bañaba el jardín. La risa de nuestro vecino bailaba en las calles. Ahora, las calles están en silencio. Papá se ha ido y ya no estamos seguros aquí. Nosotros también nos vamos".
En este conmovedor y sorprendentemente ilustrado libro ilustrado, Noemí y mamá huyen de su hogar en México y se dirigen a la frontera con Estados Unidos. Allí, buscan a "The Notebook Keeper", la persona a cargo de un libro de contabilidad para los que esperan cruzar, y agregan sus nombres al libro.
A medida que los días se convierten en semanas y la esperanza disminuye, la niña busca bondad a su alrededor y dentro de sí misma. Un día, cuando se dice que se cruza el nombre del encargado del cuaderno, Noemí y su mamá son elegidas, por la generosidad de sus corazones, para ocupar su lugar.
Spanish Language Edition
Target age group 4-8 -
Side by Side / Lado a Lado: The Story of Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez / La Historia de Dolores Huerta Y César Chávez (Spanish/English Bilingual)
A powerful and accessible bilingual picture book that highlights "the power and impact of ordinary but dedicated citizens."
Every day, thousands of farm workers harvested the food that ended up on kitchen tables all over the country. But at the end of the day, when the workers sat down to eat, there were only beans on their own tables. Then Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up. Together they motivated the workers to fight for their rights and, in the process, changed history.
Award-winning author Monica Brown and acclaimed illustrator Joe Cepeda join together to create this stunning tribute to two of the most influential people of the twentieth century.
"I love that this book introduces Dolores and Cesar as children and connects their early life experiences to the decisions they made as they grew up," commented reviewer Maria Ramos-Chertok in the blog "Latinxs in Kid Lit." "Given that I longed for bilingual children's books when my two sons were growing up, I only wish I had known about this book earlier." She added that Side by Side offers opportunities to open discussions about work and career, feminism, and friendship, as well as a fresh perspective on history."
Todos los días, miles de campesinos cosechaban los alimentos que se servían en los hogares de todo el país. Pero al terminar la jornada, cuando los campesinos se sentaban a comer, lo único que había en sus propias mesas era frijoles. Entonces, Dolores Huerta y César Chávez se unieron para motivar a los trabajadores a luchar por sus derechos y en el proceso, cambiaron el curso de la historia.
La premiada autora Monica Brown y el aclamado ilustrador Joe Cepeda se unen para crear éste impresionante tributo a dos de las personas más influentes del siglo veinte.
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Translated by Carolina Valencia
Target age group 4-8 -
Lowriders Blast from the Past (Lowriders #03)
When new friends Lupe, Flapjack, and Elirio are each bullied by Las Matamoscas, they know they're going to like one another. When they find out they all love lowrider cars, they know they'll be friends for life. But the bullies won't leave the Lowriders alone -- and they don't let any girls or babies into car clubs. Can these three determined outcasts prove they deserve to be in the car show?
Humor, Spanish words, and lowrider culture come together in this heartwarming graphic novel of three friends navigating the bumpy terrain of friendship, bullying, and standing up for what you believe in.
¡Vámonos!
Target age group 9-12 -
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?: With Fun Facts, Cool Maps, and Seek and Finds for 10 Locations Around the World (Carmen Sandiego)
Carmen Sandiego is on a mission to stop VILE, and she needs your help! Get the scoop on twelve different countries, then share the sleuthing in this exciting search-and-find book with full-color illustrations and photography.
Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? She's traveling by air and by sea, over land and on foot. Just when you think you've found her, she slips away again! Lucky for you, she's on your side. Grab your passport and explore the geography and unique cultures across the globe, from Rio to New York and Morocco to Milan, while searching for items of all sorts in this seek-and-find book featuring full-color illustrations and photography.
Target age group 7-10 -
La Frontera: El Viaje Con Papa / My Journey with Papa (Spanish/English Bilingual)
Based on a true story! Join a young boy and his father on an arduous journey from Mexico to the United States in the 1980s to find a new life. They'll need all of the courage they can muster to safely cross the border -- la frontera -- and to make a home for themselves in a new land.
Inspired by the childhood immigration experience of co-author Alfredo Alva, this story of perseverance is told in both Spanish and English to empower language-learning. Includes 4 pages of endnotes that unpack facts about Alfredo's story and other stories like his to help parents and educators talk with children about immigration, resilience, empathy, and belonging.
"Memories of migration matter. Telling these stories seems more important than ever -- even, and some might say especially, to children" --The New York Times
"An authentic and humanizing perspective" --School Library Journal, starred review.
"So simple but so beautiful... depicts what must go through when seeking a better life in America." --Booklist, Starred review.
¡Basado en una historia real! Únase a un niño y a su padre en un arduo viaje desde México a Estados Unidos en la década de 1980 para encontrar una nueva vida. Necesitarán todo el coraje que puedan reunir para cruzar la frontera de manera segura (la frontera) y construir un hogar en una nueva tierra.
Inspirada en la experiencia de inmigración infantil del coautor Alfredo Alva, esta historia de perseverancia se cuenta tanto en español como en inglés para potenciar el aprendizaje de idiomas. Incluye 4 páginas de notas finales que analizan datos sobre la historia de Alfredo y otras historias como la suya para ayudar a padres y educadores a hablar con los niños sobre inmigración, resiliencia, empatía y pertenencia.
"Los recuerdos de la migración importan. Contar estas historias parece más importante que nunca, incluso, y algunos dirían especialmente, a los niños" --The New York Times
"Una perspectiva auténtica y humanizadora" --School Library Journal, reseña destacada.
Tan simple pero tan hermoso... describe lo que debe pasar al buscar una vida mejor en Estados Unidos" --Lista de libros, Reseña destacada.
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Target age group 3-5
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Who Was the Voice of the People: Cesar Chavez (Who HQ Graphic Novel)
Discover the story behind Cesar Chavez and the Delano Grape Strike in this moving graphic novel -- written by award-winning author, Terry Blas, and illustrated by Ignatz-nominated cartoonist, Mar Julia.
Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling "Who Was?" series!
Follow Cesar Chavez and the National Farm Workers Association, as they set out on a difficult 300-mile protest march in support of farm workers' rights. A story of hope, solidarity, and perseverance, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the famous Latino American Civil Rights leader -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.
Target age group 8-12 -
Who Was Ponce de León? (Who Was?)
Learn the story of Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León and how he shaped the history of both Florida and Puerto Rico during the Age of Exploration in this new book from the #1 New York Times best-selling series.
In the early 1500s, Ponce de León was one of the most important Spanish military figures in the Caribbean. He made his first voyage across the Atlantic with Christopher Columbus and then, after years of battle with the native Taino, became the first governor of Puerto Rico. Although the story of his search for the Fountain of Youth is entirely fictional, his noteworthy expedition to -- and naming of -- Florida is one of his greatest legacies.
Target age group 8-12 -
Pura Belpré (She Persisted)
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller SHE PERSISTED by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds -- including Pura Belpré!
Pura Belpré grew up in Puerto Rico surrounded by stories. When she moved to New York and was offered the chance to work at the New York Public Library, she was thrilled to be able to help share her stories with children -- especially multicultural and multilingual children like her.
She persisted in bringing Spanish and bilingual storytelling and books to libraries across the city and across the country, and she wrote books and stories of her own to bring even more of her culture to people everywhere. Pura gave Spanish speakers in New York and around the country the opportunity to read and find community in ways they never had before, and she changed the way libraries reach readers even to this day.
In this chapter book biography by best-selling and award-winning author Meg Medina, readers learn about the amazing life of Pura Belpré and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Pura Belpré's footsteps and make a difference!
Target age group 6-9 -
Who Is Alexandria Ocasio Cortez? (Who HQ Now)
The inspiring story of the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, told in the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics.
On June 26, 2018, twenty-eight-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a bartender from New York City, became the youngest woman ever elected to serve on Congress. Her win shocked the political world and she became a celebrity overnight. Soon, everyone knew her by her initials: AOC. As soon as she was sworn into office, AOC became a vocal champion for healthcare for all and the fight against climate change.
This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her victory and all the monumental ones since that have shaped her into a smart politician willing to fight for others, the environment, and the future of America.
Target age group 8-12 -
Evelyn del Rey Is Moving Away (Hardcover)
From Newbery Medalist and New York Times best-selling author Meg Medina comes the bittersweet story of two girls who will always be each other's número uno, even though one is moving away.
A big truck with its mouth wide open is parked at the curb, ready to gobble up Evelyn's mirror with the stickers around the edge... and the sofa that we bounce on to get to the moon.
Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela's best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But not after today -- not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play amid the moving boxes until it's time to say goodbye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special.
The tenderness of Meg Medina's beautifully written story about friendship and change is balanced by Sonia Sánchez's colorful and vibrant depictions of the girls' urban neighborhood.
Target age group 5-7 -
Danza!: Amalia Hernández and El Ballet Folklórico de México
Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh tells the story of Amalia Hernández, dancer and founder of El Ballet Folklórico de México.
As a child, Amalia Hernández saw a pair of dancers in the town square. The way they stomped and swayed to the rhythm of the beat inspired her. She knew one day she would become a dancer.
Amalia studied ballet and modern dance under the direction of skilled teachers who had performed in world-renowned dance companies. But she never forgot the folk dance she had seen years earlier. She began traveling through the Mexican countryside, witnessing the dances of many regions, and she used her knowledge of ballet and modern dance to adapt the traditional dances to the stage. She founded her own dance company, a group that became known as el Ballet Folklórico de México.
Using his signature illustration style, inspired by the ancient art of the Mixtecs, award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh tells the story of Amalia Hernández and the formation of the Folkloric Ballet, one of the most famous and successful dance companies in the world.
Target age group 6-10 -
Sing Don't Cry
Once a year, Abuelo comes from Mexico to visit his family. He brings his guitar, his music -- and his memories.
In this story inspired by the life of Apolinar Navarrete Diaz -- author Angela Dominguez's grandfather and a successful mariachi musician -- Abuelo and his grandchildren sing through the bad times and the good. Lifting their voices and their spirits, they realize that true happiness comes from singing together.
Target age group 4-8 -
Felita
Felita's parents promise she will love their new neighborhood. Only Abuelita, her grandmother, understands how much Felita will miss her old block, and her best friend Gigi. But her new neighbors taunt and tease Felita and her family because they are from Puerto Rico.
First published twenty years ago, Felita's compelling story has resonance for kids today.
"An honest, realistic view of an important aspect of contemporary American life." --The Horn Book
Target age group 8-12 -
Sofía Acosta Makes a Scene
A poignant, coming of age story about a Cuban-American girl trying to figure out where she belongs -- both in her ballet-loving family and the wider world. Perfect for fans of FRONT DESK and MERCI SUÁREZ CHANGES GEARS.
It's a good thing Sofía Acosta loves dreaming up costumes, because otherwise she's a ballet disaster -- unlike her parents, who danced under prima ballerina Alicia Alonso before immigrating to the suburbs of New York. Luckily, when the Acostas host their dancer friends from Cuba for a special performance with the American Ballet Theatre, Sofía learns there's more than dance holding her family together. Between swapping stories about Cuba and sharing holiday celebrations, the Acostas have never been more of a team.
Then Sofía finds out about the dancers' secret plans to defect to the United States, and makes a serious mistake -- she confides in her best friend, only to discover that Tricia doesn't want "outsiders" moving to their community. Now Sofía wonders what the other neighbors in her tight-knit suburban town really think of immigrant families like hers. Sofía doesn't want to make a scene, but if she doesn't speak up, how will she figure out if her family really belongs?
Target age group 9-12 -
Hear My Voice / Escucha Mi Voz: The Testimonies of Children Detained at the Southern Border of the United States
The moving stories of children in migration -- in their own words. Every day, children in migration are detained at the US-Mexico border. They are scared, alone, and their lives are in limbo.
HEAR MY VOICE / ESCUCHA MI VOZ shares the stories of 61 of these children, from Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Mexico, ranging in age from five to seventeen -- in their own words from actual sworn testimonies. Befitting the spirit of the project, this book is in English on one side; then flip it over, and there's a complete Spanish version.
Illustrated by 17 Latinx artists, including Caldecott Medal and multiple Pura Belpré Illustrator Award-winning Yuji Morales and Pura Belpré Illustrator Award-winning Raúl the Third. Includes information, questions, and action points.
Las conmovedoras historias de niños migrantes, en sus propias palabras. Todos los días, niños migrantes son detenidos en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México. Están asustados, solos y sus vidas en el limbo.
ESCUCHA MI VOZ / ESCUCHA MI VOZ comparte las historias de 61 de estos niños, de Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Ecuador y México, con edades comprendidas entre cinco y diecisiete años, en sus propias palabras a partir de testimonios jurados reales. Como corresponde al espíritu del proyecto, este libro está en inglés por una cara; luego dale la vuelta y verás la versión completa en español.
Ilustrado por 17 artistas latinos, entre ellos Yuji Morales, ganador de múltiples premios Pura Belpré Illustrator Award y Pura Belpré Illustrator Award, y Pura Belpré Illustrator Award, Raúl III. Incluye información, preguntas y puntos de acción.
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Target age group 8-11 -
Disney Encanto (Deluxe Junior Novelization)
This deluxe junior novelization retells the exciting story of Disney Encanto -- now streaming on Disney+!
Disney Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal -- every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.
The animated feature film is all retold in this hardcover deluxe junior novelization that's perfect for readers ages 6-9. The Deluxe Junior Novelization based on the film comes with a full-color insert full of bonus movie content, plus a pull-out movie poster!
Target age group 6-9 -
Stella Diaz Has Something to Say (Stella Diaz #01) (Paperback)
In her first middle-grade novel, award-winning picture book author and illustrator Angela Dominguez tells a heartwarming story based on her own experiences growing up Mexican-American.
Stella Diaz loves marine animals, especially her betta fish, Pancho. But Stella Diaz is not a betta fish. Betta fish like to be alone, while Stella loves spending time with her mom and brother and her best friend Jenny.
Trouble is, Jenny is in another class this year, and Stella feels very lonely.
When a new boy arrives in Stella's class, she really wants to be his friend, but sometimes Stella accidentally speaks Spanish instead of English and pronounces words wrong, which makes her turn roja. Plus, she has to speak in front of her whole class for a big presentation at school! But she better get over her fears soon, because Stella Díaz has something to say!
STELLA DÍAZ HAS SOMETHING TO SAY introduces an infectiously charming new character with relatable writing and adorable black-and-white art throughout. Simple Spanish vocabulary is also integrated within the text, providing a bilingual element.
Target age group 6-9 -
Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor
An adaptation for middle graders based on the best-selling adult memoir, MY BELOVED WORLD, in which the Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor's details her achievements, which serve as a true testament to the fact that no matter the obstacles, dreams can come true.
Includes an 8-page photo insert.
Target age group 10 and up -
Lola Levine Is Not Mean! (Lola Levine #01)
Lola Levine likes writing in her diario, sipping her mom's cafe con leche, eating her dad's matzo ball soup, and playing soccer with her team, the Orange Smoothies. So what if she doesn't always fit in?
Lola is fierce on the field, but when a soccer game during recess gets too competitive, she accidentally hurts her classmate Juan Gomez. Now everyone is calling her "Mean Lola Levine!" Lola feels terrible, but with the help of her family, her super best friend, Josh Blot, and a little "pencil power," she just might be able to turn it all around.
In this first book in a series, young readers will be inspired by Lola's big heart and creative spirit as she learns to navigate the second grade in true Lola style!
Target age group 8-12 -
Who Was Fidel Castro? (Who Was...?)
When Fidel Castro died on November 25, 2016, many people around the world responded with mixed emotions. Learn all about the man who shaped Cuba for more than half a decade.
After overthrowing Fulgencia Batista in 1959, Fidel Castro became the leader of an island country only ninety miles away from Florida. While in power, Castro outlasted ten US presidents and turned the small nation into a one-party state with influence over the entire world. Called a leader by some and a dictator by others, Castro defined not one but several eras in world politics.
Target age group 8-12 -
Sisters / Hermanas
The lives of a fourteen-year-old Mexican prostitute, living in the United States illegally, and a wealthy American girl intersect in a dramatic way.
Las vidas de una prostituta mexicana de catorce años, que vive en los Estados Unidos ilegalmente, y una muchacha estadounidense adinerada se cruzan de manera dramática.
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Translated by Gloria De Arag Andujar
Target age group 12-17 -
Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
One boy's search for his father leads him to Puerto Rico in this moving middle-grade novel, for fans of GHOST and SEE YOU IN THE COSMOS.
Marcus Vega is six feet tall, 180 pounds, and the owner of a premature mustache. When you look like this and you're only in the eighth grade, you're both a threat and a target.
After a fight at school leaves Marcus facing suspension, Marcus's mom decides it's time for a change of environment. She takes Marcus and his younger brother to Puerto Rico to spend a week with relatives they don't remember or have never met. But Marcus can't focus knowing that his father -- who walked out of their lives ten years ago -- is somewhere on the island.
So begins Marcus's incredible journey, a series of misadventures that take him all over Puerto Rico in search of his elusive namesake. Marcus doesn't know if he'll ever find his father, but what he ultimately discovers changes his life. And he even learns a bit of Spanish along the way.
Target age group 10 and up -
Resolutions
A heart-expanding novel about four Latinx teens who make New Year's resolutions for one another -- and the whirlwind of a year that follows. Fans of Erika L. Sánchez and Emery Lord will fall for this story of friendship, identity, and the struggle of finding yourself when all you want is to start over.
From hiking trips to four-person birthday parties to never-ending group texts, Jess, Lee, Ryan, and Nora have always been inseparable. But now with senior year on the horizon, they've been growing apart. And so, as always, Jess makes a plan.
Reinstating their usual tradition of making resolutions together on New Year's Eve, Jess adds a new twist: instead of making their own resolutions, the four friends assign them to one another -- dares like kiss someone you know is wrong for you, find your calling outside your mom's Puerto Rican restaurant, finally learn Spanish, and say yes to everything.
But as the year unfolds, Jess, Lee, Ryan, and Nora each test the bonds that hold them together. And amid first loves, heartbreaks, and life-changing decisions, beginning again is never as simple as it seems.
Target age group 13 and up -
Soaring Earth: A Companion Memoir to Enchanted Air
In this powerful companion to her award-winning memoir, ENCHANTED AIR, Young People's Poet Laureate Margarita Engle recounts her teenage years during the turbulent 1960s.
Margarita Engle's childhood straddled two worlds: the lush, welcoming island of Cuba and the lonely, dream-soaked reality of Los Angeles. But the revolution has transformed Cuba into a mystery of impossibility, no longer reachable in real life. Margarita longs to travel the world, yet before she can become independent, she'll have to start high school.
Then the shock waves of war reach America, rippling Margarita's plans in their wake. Cast into uncertainty, she must grapple with the philosophies of peace, civil rights, freedom of expression, and environmental protection.
Despite overwhelming circumstances, she finds solace and empowerment through her education. Amid the challenges of adolescence and a world steeped in conflict, Margarita finds hope beyond the struggle, and love in the most unexpected of places.
A School Library Journal Best Nonfiction Book of 2019
Target age group 12-17 -
Citlali and the Day of the Dead / Citlali Y El Día de Muertos (Spanish/Eng Bilingual)
Citlali is excited to celebrate the Day of the Dead, but first, she needs to find the perfect way to represent her grandmother on her school's ofrenda.
Readers will follow Citlali throughout her celebration and get a glimpse of the festivities and traditions associated with this important holiday.
Citlali está emocionada por celebrar el Día de Muertos, pero primero necesita encontrar la manera perfecta de representar a su abuela en la ofrenda de su escuela.
Los lectores seguirán a Citlali a lo largo de su celebración y podrán vislumbrar las festividades y tradiciones asociadas con esta importante festividad.
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Target age group 4-9 -
Coyote and Rabbit / Coyote Y Conejo (Spanish/Eng Bilingual)
This adventure of trickster Rabbit and determined Coyote answers the question: Why does Coyote howl at the moon? Let's go ask Rabbit!
Esta aventura del tramposo Conejo y el decidido Coyote responde a la pregunta: ¿Por qué Coyote aúlla a la luna? ¡Vamos a preguntarle a Conejo!
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Target age group 4-9 -
Rosa Loves Cars (All About Rosa) (Board Book) (6x6)
Join Rosa and her friends as they play with their toy trucks and cars. An important series that celebrates inclusivity, promotes gender equality and embraces the uniqueness of every child.
Target age group 2-5 -
Rosa Loves Dinosaurs (All About Rosa) (Board Book) (6x6)
Let's find out which toys Rosa and her friends are playing with today! An important series that celebrates inclusivity, promotes gender equality and embraces the uniqueness of every child.
Target age group 2-5 -
Rosa Plays Ball (All About Rosa) (Board Book) (6x6)
Rosa and her friends play with balls today and have much fun! An important series that celebrates inclusivity, promotes gender equality and embraces the uniqueness of every child.
Target age group 2-5 -
Rosa Rides Her Scooter (All About Rosa) (Board Book) (6x6)
Join Rosa and her friends as they play with their scooters. An important series that celebrates inclusivity, promotes gender equality and embraces the uniqueness of every child.
Target age group 2-5 -
Rosa Loves Cars / A Rosa Le Encantan Los Carros (All About Rosa Bilingual) (Board Book)
Join Rosa and her friends as they play with their toy trucks and cars. An important series that celebrates inclusivity, promotes gender equality and embraces the uniqueness of every child.
Únete a Rosa y sus amigos mientras juegan con sus camiones y autos de juguete. Una serie importante que celebra la inclusión, promueve la igualdad de género y abraza la singularidad de cada niño.
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Target age group 2-4 -
Rosa Loves Dinosaurs / A Rosa Le Encantan Los Dinosaurios (All About Rosa Bilingual) (Board Book)
Let's find out which toys Rosa and her friends are playing with today! An important series that celebrates inclusivity, promotes gender equality and embraces the uniqueness of every child.
¡Averigüemos con qué juguetes juegan Rosa y sus amigas hoy! Una serie importante que celebra la inclusión, promueve la igualdad de género y abraza la singularidad de cada niño.
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Target age group 2-5 -
Rosa Plays Ball / A Rosa Le Encanta Jugar a la (All About Rosa Bilingual) (Board Book)
Rosa and her friends play with balls today and have much fun! An important series that celebrates inclusivity, promotes gender equality and embraces the uniqueness of every child.
¡Rosa y sus amigas juegan hoy con pelotas y se divierten mucho! Una serie importante que celebra la inclusión, promueve la igualdad de género y abraza la singularidad de cada niño.
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Target age group 2-5 -
Rosa Rides Her Scooter / A Rosa Le Encanta Montar En Su Patineta (All About Rosa Bilingual) (Board Book)
Join Rosa and her friends as they play with their scooters. An important series that celebrates inclusivity, promotes gender equality and embraces the uniqueness of every child.
Únase a Rosa y sus amigos mientras juegan con sus scooters. Una serie importante que celebra la inclusión, promueve la igualdad de género y abraza la singularidad de cada niño.
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Target age group 2-5
