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We Laugh Alike
Six kids are ready to play: three speak English; Y tres hablan español. But all of them laugh alike and together!
Lola Out Loud: Inspired by the Childhood of Activist Dolores Huerta
Explore how labor rights activist, Dolores Huerta— little Lolita— inspires children to speak out and use their voices for good.
Areli Is A Dreamer, A True Story
Areli Morales tells the story of her family moving from Mexico to New York, the shift from Saturdays spent with cousins to the noisy pace of the big city.
Pepe and the Parade: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage
Pepe wakes up excited for his first Hispanic Day parade (tastes, music, and dance) and discovers a parade can celebrate Mexican, Dominican, and Cuban cultures.
Pura's Cuentos: How Pura Belpré Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories
Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian in New York City, pioneered bilingual storytimes—long before there were cultural stories on the library shelves.
Where Wonder Grows
Little ones listen to Grandma as she teaches them how much they can learn from nature just by being curious.
Tía Fortuna’s New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey
When Estrella's Tía says good-bye to her old home and hello to assisted living, Estrella learns about her Cuban and Jewish cultures and the importance of new beginnings.
With Lots of Love
When Rocio moves from Central America to the USA, she misses Abuela’s cooking, piñata creations, and warm hugs. Until Abuela sends her something wrapped in love.
Beauty Woke
When Beauty, a Puerto Rican girl forgets her proud Boricua of Taíno and African descent, her community bands together to help remind her of all her beauty—including her heritage.
Coquí in the City
A boy who moves to the U.S. mainland from Puerto Rico and realizes that New York City might have more in common with San Juan than he initially thought, things like quesitos, singing frogs, and baseball legends.
Climb On!
A father and daughter hike reminds readers that despite setbacks, surprises, stunning views with warmth, and humor, our shared experiences will splash vivid colors upon our journeys.
Rafa Counts on Papá
A boy and his papá, count and showcase love and connections of Latinx families—and the special role of Latinx dads.
Mi Ciudad Sings
A young girl shares an inspiring story about fear, bravery, and hope in the face of turmoil—an earthquake—and how a walk with her dog can help her find a hope-filled song in her city.
Plátanos Are Love
A young girl learns the ways plantains shape her Latinx culture, community, and family, in a kitchen popping and mashing and sizzling a shared meal with her la familia and her abuela.
Our Roof is Blue
Two siblings image a blue roof as a refuge—a blue ocean, a parachute—amidst their family’s recovery and rebuild after Hurricane Irma destroys their home in Puerto Rico.
Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter
The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights!
The Penguin of Ilha Grande: From Animal Rescue to Extraordinary Friendship
When Seu João rescues the oil-covered penguin, Dindim, off the coast of Brazil, he finds a real and unusual and most miraculous lifelong friendship. Dindim refuses to say his goodbyes.
Our Day of the Dead Celebration
When Mar’s family gathers to celebrate the Day of the Dead, there are dishes to pass, games to play, and stories to tell. No one is forgotten.