National Hispanic Heritage Month

Updated September 19, 2023
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Xochitl and the flowers
Argueta, Jorge.
Paper Book
Xochitl and her family, newly arrived in San Francisco from El Salvador,reate a beautiful plant nursery in place of the garbage heap behind theirpartment, and celebrate with their friends and neighbors.
A thousand white butterflies
Betancourt-Perez, Jessica
Ebook
As if being new to the United States wasn't hard enough, Isabella's first day of school is canceled due to snow! Isabella has recently arrived from Colombia with her mother and abuela. She misses Papa, who is still in South America. It's her first day of school, her make-new...
Marisol McDonald doesn't match = Marisol McDonald no combina
Brown, Monica 1969-
Paper Book
Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA) Mismatched and fabulous Marisol McDonald celebrates her Peruvian and Scottish heritage. Bilingual English/Spanish. Marisol McDonald has flaming red hair and nut-brown skin. Polka dots and stripes...
A girl named Rosita : the story of Rita Moreno: actor, singer, dancer, trailblazer!
Denise, Anika
Paper Book
The inspiring biography of the incredibly talented Rita Moreno, actor in and executive producer of Steven Speilberg's upcoming West Side Story. "An inspirational title for young elementary children. This energetic, illustrated biography honors her determined spirit with...
Abuelo
Dorros, Arthur.
Paper Book
Arthur Dorros's skillful blend of Spanish and English and Raúl Colón's poignant paintings illuminate how the special bond between an abuelo and a nieto reaches across miles. Together, a young boy and his abuelo (grandfather) go camping, ride horses, and even confront a mountain lion. Soon,...
Islandborn
Díaz, Junot 1968-
Paper Book
From New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Díaz comes a debut picture book about the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imagination. A 2019 Pura Belpré Honor Book for Illustration   Every kid in Lola's school was...
Día de los Muertos
Eliot, Hannah
Paper Book
Learn all about the traditions of Día de los Muertos with this second book in the brand-new board book series Celebrate the World, which highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe. At the end of October each year, it's time to celebrate an ancient tradition: Día...
Lucía the luchadora
Garza, Cynthia Leonor
Paper Book
Lucia zips through the playground in her cape just like the boys, but when they tell her 'girls can't be superheroes', suddenly she doesn't feel so mighty. That's when her beloved abuela reveals a dazzling secret: Lucia comes from a family of luchadoras, the bold and valiant women of the Mexican...
I got this : to gold and beyond
Hernandez, Laurie
Paper Book
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller! Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book for fans of all ages--with never-before-seen photos! ...
Cosechando esperanza : la historia de CďĹ˝esar ChďĹ˝avez
Krull, Kathleen.
Paper Book
When Cesar Chavez led a 340-mile peaceful protest march through California, he ignited a cause and improved the lives of thousands of migrant farmworkers. But he wasn't always a leader. As a boy he was shy, soft-spoken, and teased at school. He lived in ramshackle sheds and slaved as a field...
Sing with me : the story of Selena Quintanilla
López, Diana
Paper Book
An exuberant picture book celebrating the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla, beloved Queen of Tejano music. From a very early age, young Selena knew how to connect with people and bring them together with music. Sing with Me follows Selena's rise to stardom, from front...
Alma and how she got her name
Martinez-Neal, Juana
Paper Book
A 2019 Caldecott Honor Book "A beautifully illustrated, tender story to be shared with all children, sure to evoke conversations about their names." --School Library Journal (starred review) If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too...
Tomâas and the library lady
Mora, Pat.
Paper Book
A Common Core Exemplar Text by an award-winning author-illustrator team Tomas is a son of migrant workers. Every summer he and his family follow the crops north from Texas to Iowa, spending long, arduous days in the fields. At night they gather around to hear Grandfather's...
Dreamers
Morales, Yuyi
Paper Book
We are resilience. We are hope. We are dreamers. Yuyi Morales brought her hopes, her passion, her strength, and her stories with her, when she came to the United States in 1994 with her infant son. She left behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn't come empty-handed.<...
A sled for Gabo
Otheguy, Emma
Paper Book
The Spanish language edition of this heartwarming classic in the making about a young boy who is in a new town and doesn't have much, but with the help of a loving community discovers the joys of his first snowy day. ¡Está nevando! Por eso, ponte tus medias más calentitas,...
Between us and Abuela : a family story from the border
Perkins, Mitali
Paper Book
A unique holiday story about love overcoming the border fences between Mexico and the United States from a National Book Award nominee. A new must-read classic for Christmas! It's almost time for Christmas, and Maria is traveling with her mother and younger brother, Juan, to...
The life of Selena = La vida de Selena
Rodríguez, Patty
Paper Book
A Lil' Libros Bilingual Biography Selena's career started at a young age when she became lead singer in her family's band, Selena Y Los Dinos. She went on to become an award-winning artist with albums like Amor Prohibido and Selena Live, and earned the title "Queen of Tejano...
Ma?analand
Ryan, Pam Mu?oz
Paper Book
Children's Literature Legacy Award Winner This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity. Perfect for fans of Amal Unbound, The Bridge Home, and Beyond the Bright Sea. ...
Chato y los amigos pachangueros
Soto, Gary.
CD
Vamos de pachanga! A Chato-el gato mas chevere del barrio-le encantan las fiestas. Cuando se entera de que su amigo Novio Boy nunca ha tenido una fiesta de cumpleanos, Chato decide organizarle una pachanga de sorpresa. Inmediatamente Chato se pone a trabajar, pero cuando llega el...
Just ask! : be different, be brave, be you
Sotomayor, Sonia 1954-
Paper Book
Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique. A #1 New York Times bestseller! Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award! Feeling different,...
Turning pages : my life story
Sotomayor, Sonia 1954-
Paper Book
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor tells her own story for young readers for the very first time! As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor has inspired young people around the world to reach for their dreams. But what inspired her? For young Sonia, the answer...
DďĹ˝ia de los muertos
Thong, Roseanne
Paper Book
El Día de Muertos, Day of the Dead, is here--a holiday for celebrating the lives of departed family and friends. Altars are decorated with sugar skulls and marigolds. Tamales and sweets are ready to eat. Soon it will be time for picnics, music, and a costume parade! Come join in these joyful and...
Soldier for equality : Josâe de la Luz Saâenz and the Great War
Tonatiuh, Duncan
Paper Book
Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life the story of a Mexican-American war hero José de la LuzSáenz(1888-1953)-or Luz-believed in fighting for what was right. Although he was born in the United States, he and his family experienced prejudice because of their Mexican heritage. When World...
Nuestra America: 30 inspiring Latinas/Latinos who have shaped the United States
Vourvoulias, Sabrina
Paper Book
Celebrate 30 influential Latinas/Latinos/Latinxs in U.S. history with Nuestra América, a fully-illustrated anthology from the Smithsonian Latino Center.   Nuestra América highlights the inspiring stories of thirty Latina/o/xs throughout...
Frida
Winter, Jonah
Paper Book
This long-awaited companion to Jonah Winter's acclaimed DIEGO features the paintings of young Spanish artist, Ana Juan. This stunning picture book is the perfect gift for art enthusiasts of all ages.When her mother was worn out from caring for her five sisters, her father gave her lessons in...
Sonia Sotomayor : a judge grows in the Bronx = Sonia Sotomayor : la juez que creció en el Bronx
Winter, Jonah 1962-
Paper Book
The inspiring and timely story of Sonia Sotomayor, who rose up from a childhood of poverty and prejudice to become the first Latino to be nominated to the US Supreme Court. Before Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor took her seat in our nation's highest court, she was just a...

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