Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month - KidsLike this list

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• Menudo Sunday

  a Spanglish Counting Book

  Aguila, Maria Dolores,

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  "Sundays are the best: that’s when a little girl and her mamá, abuelitos, tías and primos all gather together to eat yummy menudo, a traditional Mexican soup. But when playtime with the cousins and family dogs gets out of hand and Abuelito Esteban’s…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fridays Are for Churros

  Alvarado, Jenny,

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  "A girl and her dad move to a new town. And she’s determined to keep their traditions, no matter how busy Daddy is! A fun story about family, food, and good neighbors!"

• Fix-it Familia

  Diaz, Lucky,

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  "No job is too big, no task is too small. We’re the Fix It Familia. We help one, we help all! Chavo and his family are always there to lend a helping hand. So when the main parade float crashes at a neighborhood fiesta, Chavo has the perfect plan to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Abuela Is a Bruja

  Cuevas, Mayra,

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  "My abuela is a bruja. There is magic in everything she does. There is nothing more magical than a grandmother’s love. But one lucky girl suspects her grandmother has actual magic. It’s in the tun-tun-tun of the way she dances salsa, in the warmth…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Today I Feel Silly and Other Moods That Make My Day

  Curtis, Jamie Lee,

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  "Following a blazing trail of sundust, two curious siblings hop the wall into a place that’s endless and free. Here, prickly old nopal trees beg to be climbed, empty turtle shells invite a closer look, enormous rocks model how to sit still and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Popo the Xolo

  Lopez, Paloma Angelina,

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  "Nana is surrounded by family and takes joy in her many grandchildren. She’s also tired and feels pain. Soon she begins her transition from life into death, accompanied by her beloved Xolo dog, Popo."

• Tios and Primos

  Alcántara, Jacqueline,

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  "It’s a little girl’s first trip to her papa’s homeland, and she’s wowed by all the amazing sights and sounds—and especially by the size of her enormous family! But she only knows a little Spanish, and it’s hard not to be able to share jokes and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Paloma Flies Away

  Guarda, María J,

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  "Paloma’s home has changed. The dictator who took over the country has stripped its people of their freedoms, and it’s no longer OK to think for yourself. So, like birds, Paloma and her parents fly away in search of a new home, without a chance to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Interpreter

  Abtahi, Olivia,

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  "Some kids have one job: to be a kid! Cecilia has two. When she isn't on the soccer field scoring goals, she's accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown-up places, like the DMV, the accountant's office, and the auto shop. She helps them…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Plant Rescuer

  Rivera, Matthew (Children's books illustrator),

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  "A young boy learns to care for his own plant, proudly taking after his gardener father."

• Abuelo, the Sea, and Me

  Williams, Ismee,

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  "Abuelo, the Sea, and Me is a tender, heartwarming picture book that vividly explores intergenerational connections, family history, and the immigrant experience."

• A Maleta Full of Treasures

  Sylvester, Natalia,

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  "When Abuela comes to visit from Peru, she brings a suitcase full of treasures and her granddaughter learns that home is not just a place, but the love between family no matter the distance"

• Adela's Mariachi Band

  Vega, Denise,

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  Adela loves everything about her family's mariachi band, and wants to be in it--but when she tries the different instruments nothing seems right, so she has to find a different way to become part of the band. Includes notes on mariachi music and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Platanos Go With Everything

  Norman, Lissette,

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  "A welcoming ode to home, recipes, and family, and although the emphasis is the Dominican Republic, there are few whose mouths will not water over these pages. A feast for cultural sharing, awakening, and creating."

• Sol Goes for Goal!

  Anta, Julio,

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  "Twelve-year-old Sol is a great friend, a model student, a beloved daughter and a star soccer player. At least that’s what everyone always expects of her. But when the soccer team captain Lily walks by, Sol starts to lose focus. What’s with this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Haunted House Next Door the Graphic Novel

  Miedoso, Andres,

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  "Andres Miedoso just wants everything to be normal-boring. But after moving to a new town called Kersville, it quickly becomes clear that this place is anything but ordinary. His new neighbor, Desmond Cole, runs a Ghost Patrol, taking on any…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tough Times: El Toro & Friends

  Raúl the Third,

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  "The rookie Kid Toro hasn’t won a match in a long time. He loses to every wrestler he fights, from Al “the Crane” Scorpio to Prickly Pear to Burrobot. It feels like he’ll never win again! Luckily, his coach, Ricky Raton, won’t let him give up so…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Circuit

  Graphic Novel

  Rostan, Andrew,

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  "An honest and evocative account of a family’s journey from Mexico to the fields of California—and to a life of backbreaking work and constant household moves—as seen through the eyes of a boy who longs for education and the right to call one place…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Doodles From the Boogie Down

  Rodriguez, Stephanie, 1988-

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  "A young Dominican girl navigates middle school, her strict mother, shifting friendships, and her dream of being an artist"

• Mexikid

  a Graphic Memoir

  Martin, Pedro, 1967-

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  Pedro Martin's grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity in this moving and hilarious graphic memoir.