Hispanic Heritage Month - More Titles for Children

Created on September 10, 2023, 12:41 pm

Last Updated August 27, 2024, 4:08 pm

Hispanic Heritage month is September 15 to October 15. Celebrate with these children's books by, about and for Latinx! These titles were published in 2021 and earlier. For titles published in 2022 and later, see our list "Hispanic Heritage Month - Children." For more Latinx titles see the American Library Association's "Pura Belpré Award Winner & Honor Books - Present to 1996" and the Texas Library Association's "Tejas Star List (Spanish & bilingual Gr. K-5)" lists in our catalog.

1) Mambo mucho mambo!: dance that crossed color lines

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"Millie danced to jazz in her Italian neighborhood. Pedro danced to Latin songs in his Puerto Rican neighborhood. It was the 1940s in New York City, and they were forbidden to dance together . . . until first a band and then a ballroom broke the rules. Machito and His Afro-Cubans hit the scene with a brand-new sound, blending jazz trumpets and saxophones with Latin maracas and congas creating Latin jazz, music for the head, the heart, and the hips....

2) Pura's cuentos: how Pura Belpré reshaped libraries with her stories

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Pimentel, Annette Bay

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In this fictional biography, Pura Belpré breaks the rules of storytime by telling unpublished stories from her homeland of Puerto Rico. Includes author's note.

3) Small room, big dreams: the journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro

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"The story of political powerhouse twins Julián and Joaquin Castro began in the small room that they shared with their grandmother Victoriana in San Antonio, Texas. Victoriana crossed the border from Mexico into Texas as a six-year-old orphan, marking the start of the family's American journey. Her daughter Rosie, Julián and Joaquin's mom, was an activist who helped the barrio through local government. The strong women in their family inspired the...

4) Areli is a dreamer: a true story

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"In the first picture book written by a DACA dreamer Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story of moving from a quiet town in Mexico to the bustling and noisy metropolis of New York City"--

5) Child of the flower-song people: Luz Jiménez, daughter of the Nahua

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Amescua, Gloria

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"Award-winning illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life debut author Gloria Amescua's lyrical biography of an indigenous Nahua woman from Mexico who taught and preserved her people's culture through modeling for famous artists"--Provided by publisher.

6) I am Frida Kahlo

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Ordinary people change the world (Picture books)

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"This picture book biography follows Frida Kahlo's start as an artist and how she integrated her unique way of looking at the world into her art"--

7) Playing at the border: a story of Yo-Yo Ma

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Tells an inspiring story of Yo-Yo Ma, who challenges conventions, expectations, and beliefs in order to build bridges to unite communities, people, and cultures.

8) Sing with me: the story of Selena Quintanilla

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"A picture book biography celebrating the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla, one of the most influential musicians of all time"--

9) Alicia Alonso dances on

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"As a young girl in Cuba, Alicia Alonso practiced ballet in tennis shoes. Within a few years, she was in New York City, with a promising ballet career. But her eyesight began to fail. When Alicia needed surgeries to save her vision, dancing was impossible, but she wouldn't give up her dream. She found the strength and determination to return to the stage and become a prima ballerina. This is the true story of a woman who overcame her challenges, mastered...

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Spanier, Kristine

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All around the world

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"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Costa Rica. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index."--

11) Small nap, little dream

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Aikens-Nuñez, Talia

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"A naptime story that introduces simple Spanish vocabulary as it describes all the fun things in a child's day"--

12) Looking for a jumbie

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Baptiste, Tracey

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Book, Talking Book

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"Mama says jumbies exist only in stories. So Naya sets out on a nighttime adventure to find out for herself ... Naya is sure that jumbies are real. Some have big mouths. Or thick fur. Or glowing skin. Or sharp teeth. Kind of like her new friends"--

13) My two border towns

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"A boy and his father cross the United States-Mexico border every other Saturday, visiting their favorite places, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care"--

14) My day with the panye

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A young girl in Haiti is eager to learn how to carry a basket to market in an exuberant picture book with universal appeal.

15) Paletero man

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"Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! What's the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator's pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero?"--Publisher marketing.

16) Antonio's amazing gift

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"Inspired by characters and scenes from the film, this brightly illustrated picture book celebrates a love of animals, new friends, and the magical gifts of the Encanto"--

17) I love you, baby burrito

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Dominguez, Angela

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"From Pura Belpre honoree Angela Dominguez, Love You Baby Burrito is a modern classic picture book celebrating the act of swaddling a newborn into a baby burrito."--Provided by publisher.

18) A song of frutas

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Engle, Margarita

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While visiting her abuelo in Cuba, a young girl helps him sell frutas, singing the name of each fruit as they walk, and after she returns to the United States, they exchange letters made of abrazos--hugs. Includes historical and cultural notes.

19) Boogie boogie, y'all

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Esperanza, C. G

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Lively and colorful with a read-aloud beat, this picture book celebrates the rich culture of the Boogie Down Bronx, inviting readers to an epic block party!

20) May your life be deliciosa

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Genhart, Michael

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Each year on Christmas Eve, Rosie's abuela teaches her not only how to make a delicious tamale, but how to make a delicious life--one filled withlove, plenty of spice, and family.