Children's Book Suggestions | Hispanic Heritage Month 2023

A few recent favorites (and a couple of under-the-radar gems) for readers age 0-14. Bilingual books are noted in the recommendation and links to Spanish editions have been included whenever available.

Updated August 22, 2023
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) Oregon City Public Library
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La última cuentista
Higuera, Donna Barba
Paper Book
Gustavo, the shy ghost
Drago, Flavia Z.
Paper Book

If you enjoy Gustavo, be sure to try Leila the Perfect Witch and Vlad the Fabulous Vampire, too! (Picture Book Age 3-7)

Gustavo : el fantasmita timido
Drago, Flavia Z.
Paper Book
The last cuentista
Higuera, Donna Barba
Paper Book
And now for some award-winning science fiction about the power of storytelling! (Young Teen Fiction Age 10-14)
Mexikid : a graphic memoir
Martin, Pedro
Paper Book
'We are living in a golden age of graphic novels and memoirs, and MEXIKID is one of the best I've ever read' - New York Times'Beautiful ... An important human story wrapped up in a stunning visual tale' - Chris Mould____________________Pedro is a Mexikid, a kid born in America to parents from Mexico...

And if you're more of a Sisters fan (because road trips!), Mexikid might be right up your alley. (Young Teen Graphic Novels Age 10-14)


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