Hispanic Heritage Month-Juvenile and Teen books

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central, and South America. This is a curated list of Juvenile and Teen books about, by, and/or for the Latino and Hispanic communities.

Updated September 25, 2025
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Hispanic Heritage Month-Juvenile and Teen books

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central, and South America. This is a curated list of Juvenile and Teen books about, by, and/or for the Latino and Hispanic communities.

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Grow up, Luchy Zapata
Alessandri, Alexandra
Paper Book
A funny, relatable middle school drama about two Colombian American girls who have always been BFFs--until sixth grade turns everything upside down. Luchy Zapata is starting middle school, and she's muy excited. She and her two best friends, Cami and Mateo, will finally be...
Speak up, Santiago! : a Hillside Valley graphic novel
Anta, Julio
Welcome to Hillside Valley! 12 year-old New York city kid Santi is heading upstate, in the debut of this irresistible contemporary graphic novel series about friends, family, community and identity--just right for fans of Mexikid and the Click series! How can you speak up...
Preciosa
Aponte, Carlos (Graphic artist)
EDICIÓN EN ESPAÑOL Este es un cuento conmovedor de un niño y todas las cosas que él ama, y la canción que lo inspira cuando más la necesita. The heartwarming story of a boy, all the things he holds dear, and the song that inspires him when he needs it most
Casi, casi un hogar
Arango, Andrea Beatriz
Paper Book
De la autora de Iveliz lo explica todo llega esta conmovedora novela en verso, donde un perro extraviado ayuda a una niña solitaria a reencontrarse con su familia. . . ¿Cuánto tiempo tienes que vivir en un lugar antes de que puedas llamarlo casa? Laura...
Something like home
Arango, Andrea Beatriz
Paper Book
The Pura Belpré Honor winning novel in verse, in which a lost dog helps a lonely girl find a way home to her family . . . only for them to find family in each other along the way. From the Newbery Honor winning author of Iveliz Explains It All. "Trust me: this book will touch...
Ancient night
Bowles, David
Paper Book
BEST OF THE YEAR Publishers Weekly · Evanston Public Library · Chicago Public Library · BookPage · Kirkus  "Vivid and vibrant." -- NPR Weekend Edition At the start of things, the elders...
Noche antigua
Bowles, David
Paper Book
BEST OF THE YEAR Publishers Weekly · Evanston Public Library · Chicago Public Library · BookPage · Kirkus  "Vivid and vibrant." -- NPR Weekend Edition At the start of things, the elders...
Mi perro solo habla español
Cáceres, Andrea
Paper Book
A young bilingual immigrant meanders through her city park, translating for her beloved dog, in a heartwarming picture book debut. Cuando Aurora llegó a los Estados Unidos, aprendió a hablar inglés, pero Nena, su spaniel, no. Por eso, cuando pasea a Nena, Aurora les explica a sus...
Wild dreamers
Engle, Margarita
Paper Book
Longlisted for the National Book Award A Pura Belpré Young Adult Author Honor Book In this stirring young adult novel-in-verse from award-winning author Margarita Engle, love and conservation intertwine as two teens go on a "transformative journey celebrating the...
El español es la lengua de mi familia
Genhart, Michael
Paper Book
An intergenerational story of family ties, cultural pride, and spelling bee victory following a young boy who bonds with his beloved abuela over a love of Spanish. As a boy prepares for his school's Spanish spelling bee, he asks his grandmother for help with some of the words he...
Spanish is the language of my family
Genhart, Michael
Paper Book
An intergenerational story of family ties, cultural pride, and spelling bee victory following a young boy who bonds with his beloved abuela over a love of Spanish. As a boy prepares for his school's Spanish spelling bee, he asks his grandmother for help with some of the words he...
Carrito de churros/ Churro Stand
Gonzalez, Karina N./ Quiles, Krystal (ILT)
Paper Book
De la mano de un galardonado dúo de autora e ilustradora, llega un conmovedor libro ilustrado que celebra el amor, la comunidad y el CRUJIDO, ESTALLIDO, y CHISPORROTEO de un churro perfecto. ¡Todo el mundo ama los churros! En un día caluroso de verano, Lucía y su...
Cruzita and the mariacheros
Granillo, Ashley Jean
Paper Book
Praise for Cruzita and the Mariacheros by Ashley Granillo: Pura Belpré Children's Author Honor Book Cruzita is going to be a pop star. All she has to do is win a singing contest at her favorite theme park and get famous. But she can't go to the theme park this summer. Instead, she...
I am la chiva! : the colorful bus of the Andes
Hernández, Karol
Paper Book
For fans of The Little Blue Truck, Red Truck and The Little Engine That Could, a rhyming ode to a colorful South American bus and the collective spirit of its people, from a debut author and the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Magical Yet
Shut up, this is serious
Ixta, Carolina
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE PURA BELPRÉ YA AUTHOR AWARD *  A Morris Award Finalist * Parade Best Young Adult Books of All Time * Indie Next List Pick * An unforgettable YA debut about two Latina teens growing up in East Oakland as they discover that the world is brimming with...
Mani Semilla finds her Quetzal voice
Lapera, Anna
Paper Book
Best of the Year: School Library Journal *Booklist * New York Public Library - Social Justice Books For fans of Donna Barba Higuera''s Lupe Wong Won''t Dance and Aida Salazar''s The Moon Within comes Mani...
Don't ask me where I'm from
De Leon, Jennifer
Paper Book
"A funny, perceptive, and much-needed book telling a much-needed story." --Celeste Ng, author of the New York Times bestseller Little Fires Everywhere "Written with humor and grace, with intimacy and empathy, Don't Ask Me Where I'm From is the perfect coming of age...
Aniana del Mar se avientaAniana del Mar Jumps In
Mendez, Jasminne/ Rivera, Roque Raquel Salas (TRN)
Paper Book
"Hermosa por su honestidad y vulnerabilidad, esta es una poderosa historia sobre el cuerpo y los sueños que nacen del corazón". --Natalia Sylvester, autora galardonada de Breathe and Count Back from Ten   Una poderosa novela escrita en verso sobre una nadadora dominicano...
Magia : en una tierra muy lejana
Ortega, Mirelle
Paper Book
Libro de Honor de los Premios Pura Belpré en ilustración En su debut como autora e ilustradora, Mirelle Ortega comparte su historia, empezando por la finca de piñas de su familia en México, donde aprendió el verdadero significado de la magia.   Aprendí que la...
El Nin?o
Ryan, Pam Muñoz
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling author of Esperanza Rising comes a riveting story that blends myth, fantasy, and reality into an entrancing adventure, perfect for fans of Meg Medina, Kate DiCamillo, and Rick Riordan. "An inventive, absorbing novel." --...
Cómo se come un mango
Santos, Paola
Paper Book
Abuelita le enseña a Carmencita que comer un mango no puede precipitarse: se necesitan cinco pasos para apreciar el regalo y sentir el amor. Carmencita no quiere ayudar a Abuelita a recoger mangos. ¡Ni siquiera le gustan! Ensucian, se atoran entre sus dientes y es una lata limpiar...
Cm̤o se come un mango
Santos, Paola
Paper Book
Abuelita le enseña a Carmencita que comer un mango no puede precipitarse: se necesitan cinco pasos para apreciar el regalo y sentir el amor. Carmencita no quiere ayudar a Abuelita a recoger mangos. ¡Ni siquiera le gustan! Ensucian, se atoran entre sus dientes y es una lata limpiar...
La maleta de tesoros
Sylvester, Natalia
Paper Book
A warm, gentle ode to cherished visits with grandparents and the people and places that make us who we are even if we haven't met them yet, by an acclaimed author and illustrator. It's been three years since Abuela's last visit, and Dulce revels in every tiny detail-from Abuela's...
A maleta full of treasures
Sylvester, Natalia
Paper Book
A warm, gentle ode to cherished visits with grandparents and the people and places that make us who we are even if we haven't met them yet, by an acclaimed author and illustrator. It's been three years since Abuela's last visit, and Dulce revels in every tiny detail-from Abuela's...
Día de Muertos números : a Day of the Dead counting book
Tonatiuh, Duncan
Paper Book
From award-winning and beloved author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes this celebratory bilingual picture book centering on a Día de Muertos ofrenda (Day of the Dead altar), constructed annually to honor the memory and welcome the spirit of a loved one. The book uses a counting structure, from one...
Lola
Valenti, Karla
Paper Book
A simmering tale of magic, adventure, and the extraordinary bond between a brother and sister who'd journey to the ends of the Earth to save each other. From the acclaimed author of Lotería comes a heartfelt story rooted in Mexican magical realism. A PURA BELPRÉ AUTHOR WINNER...
Adela's mariachi band
Vega, Denise
Paper Book
Adela wants nothing more than to be a part of her family's mariachi band, but when she tries the different instruments, everything comes out wrong. La trompeta fizzles, la vihuela squeaks, and trying to dance makes Adela fall on her face. From watching her family, Adela knows that practice makes...
Los mariachis de Adela
Vega, Denise
Paper Book
Adela loves everything about her family's mariachi band--except that she isn't in it! Shining a spotlight on Mexican music, full of instruments and dancing, Adela's Band is sure to be a hit! Adela no desea nada mas que ser parte de la banda mariachi de su familia, pero...
The dream catcher
Verdad, Marcelo
Paper Book
PURA BELPRÉ AWARD WINNER FOR ILLUSTRATION For fans of Last Stop on Market Street, an uplifting story about a boy who stays true to his biggest dream while finding the magic in every moment. Some people dream of perfect...
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