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Books by Duncan Tonatiuh | Wonderlit

Books by Duncan Tonatiuh

14 books · Ages 0–11

Duncan Tonatiuh writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–11, exploring themes of cultural identity, latin american culture, celebrating heritage.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family's Fight for Desegregation

Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family's Fight for Desegregation

Duncan Tonatiuh

Before Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez and her family challenged school segregation in California. This power

Cover of The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes

The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes

Duncan Tonatiuh

A warrior's promise and a princess's devotion transform into the smoke and peaks of two great volcanoes in this reimagin

Cover of Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War

By Age Range

Día de Muertos Números: A Day of the Dead Counting Book

Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family's Fight for Desegregation

The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes

Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War

Common Themes

Cultural Identity Latin American Culture Celebrating Heritage Art & Creativity Resilience & Perseverance History Self-Confidence & Identity Curiosity & Wonder

Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War

Duncan Tonatiuh

Discover the inspiring true story of José de la Luz Sáenz, a Mexican-American soldier who bravely served in WWI and then

Ages 4–11

Cover of Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns: A Mesoamerican Creation Myth

Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns: A Mesoamerican Creation Myth

Duncan Tonatiuh

For the child who loves epic journeys and needs to see that perseverance and wisdom can overcome even the most impossibl

Cover of A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters

A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters

Duncan Tonatiuh

Centuries of history, science, and ritual come to life through the intricate painted codices and artistic traditions of

Cover of Game of Freedom: Mestre Bimba and the Art of Capoeira

Game of Freedom: Mestre Bimba and the Art of Capoeira

Duncan Tonatiuh

Mestre Bimba transformed capoeira from an outlawed practice into a world-renowned art form of resistance and cultural pr

Cover of Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin

Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin

Duncan Tonatiuh

For the child curious about family far away, this vibrant exchange between cousins shows how two different worlds can fe

Cover of Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant's Tale

Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant's Tale

Duncan Tonatiuh

For the child wondering why a loved one must travel far for work, or navigating the bittersweet reality of a family memb

Cover of Danza!

Duncan Tonatiuh

A talented ballerina blends classical steps with the folkloric traditions of her Mexican heritage to create a vibrant ne

Cover of Soldier for Equality

Soldier for Equality

Duncan Tonatiuh

For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair, this biography shows how one veteran used his voice to fight fo

Cover of Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras

Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras

Duncan Tonatiuh

For children curious about the history behind the skeletons of Day of the Dead, this vibrant biography explores how one

Cover of The Princess and the Warrior

The Princess and the Warrior

Duncan Tonatiuh

For the child learning about the power of loyalty and the stories written in the stars, this Mexican legend explores lov

Cover of Diego Rivera: His World and Ours

Diego Rivera: His World and Ours

Duncan Tonatiuh

For the child curious about how art can tell a story, this vibrant biography explores Diego Rivera's legacy and how he w

Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family's Fight for Desegregation

The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes

Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War

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Frida Kahlo: She Painted Her World in Self-Portraits

Frida Kahlo: She Painted Her World in Self-Portraits

Can't Scare Me!

Can't Scare Me!

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

The Making of America: The History of the United States from 1492 to the Present

Robert D. Johnston

The Making of America: The History of the United States from 1492 to the Present

Bessie Coleman: Bold Pilot Who Gave Women Wings

Bessie Coleman: Bold Pilot Who Gave Women Wings