Hispanic Heritage Month - More Titles for Children

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3) Mama's nightingale: a story of immigration and separation

This picture book biography of William Carlos Williams traces childhood events that lead him to become a doctor and a poet.

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Danticat, Edwidge

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4) La Madre Goose: nursery rhymes for los niños

When Saya's mother is sent to jail as an illegal immigrant, she sends her daughter a cassette tape with a song and a bedtime story, which inspires Saya to write a story of her own--one that just might bring her mother home.

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Elya, Susan Middleton

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5) That Girl on TV could be Me!: The Journey of a Latina news anchor

A collection of classic nursery rhymes presented with a bilingual twist.

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Ordaz, Leticia

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6) National Geographic Readers: Sonia Sotomayor

Enjoy the first children's picture book about becoming a TV news anchor. Amazingly illustrated, this inspiring Latina autobiography features a bilingual Spanish translation. Growing up near Sacramento, CA, little Leticia dreams of being a TV newscaster. But no one on TV looks like her. This shy, small-town girl overcomes barriers, like her fear of public speaking, to become the first in her hardworking Mexican family to attend college. Then, starting...

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Kramer, Barbara

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Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, Talking Book

Explore one of the most recognized names in modern America with this biography of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Kids will learn about her rise to be the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice and the trials she faced along the way. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.

7) Dreamers

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Morales, Yuyi

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"An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story"--

8) Thank you, Omu!

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Mora, Oge

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When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit.

9) Alma and how she got her name

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Martinez-Neal, Juana

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How did Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela end up with such a long name? As Daddy tells the story of her many names, Alma can almost feel herself grow into them.

10) Islandborn

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Díaz, Junot

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"Lola was just a baby when her family left the Island, so when she has to draw it for a school assignment, she asks her family, friends, and neighbors about their memories of her homeland...and in the process, comes up with a new way of understanding her own heritage"--

11) Carmela full of wishes

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de la Peña, Matt

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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.

12) Love

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de la Peña, Matt

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"[This book depicts] the many ways we experience this universal bond, which carries us from the day we are born throughout the years of our childhood and beyond"--Amazon.com.

13) Julián is a mermaid

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While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for...

14) Auntie Luce's talking paintings

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Latour, Francie

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"Every winter, a young girl flies to Haiti to visit her Auntie Luce, a painter. The moment she steps off the plane, she feels a wall of heat, and familiar sights soon follow - the boys selling water ice by the pink cathedral, the tap tap buses in the busy streets, the fog and steep winding road to her aunt's home in the mountains. The girl has always loved Auntie Luce's paintings - the houses tucked into the hillside, colorful fishing boats by the...

15) Let's look at Cuba

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Clapper, Nikki Bruno

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Holidays in rhythm and rhyme

"Welcome to Cuba! Hear the strong dance beat of salsa music. Walk city streets lined with colorful buildings. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of this hot island country."--Provided by publisher.

16) Cinco de Mayo

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Berne, Emma Carlson

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Cinco de Mayo, or the Fifth of May, honors an important battle fought by the Mexican army in 1862. On this day, people celebrate with Mexican food, music, and dancing. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme! Includes online music access.

17) Sofia's party shoes

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Sofia has brand new white shoes for family friend Liliana's quinceañera, but when she gets grape juice on them her mother makes her wear them anyway, even though they no longer match her white dress.

18) Hector's hiccups

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Sofia's Abuela is taking her and Sophia's cousin Hector to the movies, but when Hector develops hiccups, their movie plans are put on hold until the children get their hiccup problem under control.

19) Every Day Is Exciting

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Jules, Jacqueline

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Sofia Martinez

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When Sofia is around, every moment of every day is exciting. This spunky 7-year-old can even make having the hiccups fun! Can you imagine what kind of fun Sofia will have at her first quinceañera or when the lights go out? No matter what happens, it will be memorable if Sofia is involved! This early chapter book from the Sofia Martinez series includes Spanish words in the text and a Spanish glossary.

20) Lights, Camera, Carmen!

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Denise, Anika

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Carmen

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