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Books by Monica Brown | Wonderlit

Books by Monica Brown

24 books · Ages 4–10

Known for the Lola Levine and Sarai series, Monica Brown writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–10, alongside 11 standalone books, exploring themes of latin american culture, celebrating heritage, self-confidence & identity.

Series

Lola Levine Is Not Mean!

Lola Levine Meets Jelly and Bean

Lola Levine: Drama Queen

8 books · Ages 6–9

Sarai Saves the Music

Sarai in the Spotlight

Sarai

2 books · Ages 7–10

Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match

Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash

Marisol McDonald and the Monster

Marisol McDonald

3 books · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Chavela and the Magic Bubble

Chavela and the Magic Bubble

One magical piece of bubblegum sends Chavela floating on a journey to the Mexican forests where her ancestors once harve

Cover of Doña Fela's Dream The Story of Puerto Rico's First Female Mayor

Doña Fela's Dream The Story of Puerto Rico's First Female Mayor

For the child curious about leadership and big dreams: discover how one woman's compassion and determination transformed

Cover of Pelé

For the child who dreams of being a star but feels held back by their circumstances, this bilingual story shows how tale

Cover of Maya's Blanket / La manta de Maya

Maya's Blanket / La manta de Maya

Maya’s favorite blanket is fraying at the edges, but it finds new life as a shirt and beyond in this English and Spanish

Cover of Tito Puente, Mambo King / Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo

Tito Puente, Mambo King / Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo

Trace the rhythmic life of Tito Puente as he grows from a boy making music in Spanish Harlem to a world-renowned percuss

Cover of Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro

Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro

For the child who needs to see how big dreams can grow from small beginnings. This inspiring biography shows how family

Cover of Frida Kahlo And Her Animalitos

Frida Kahlo And Her Animalitos

Mexican painter Frida Kahlo expressed her identity and her chronic pain through bold, fantastical portraits often inspir

Cover of Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando el Biblioburro

Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando el Biblioburro

Books are scarce in Ana's village until a librarian arrives with two hardworking donkeys to bring stories to the childre

Cover of Sharuko: El Arqueólogo Peruano / Peruvian Archaeologist

Sharuko: El Arqueólogo Peruano / Peruvian Archaeologist

Learn how an indigenous boy overcame massive hurdles to uncover the lost history and architectural secrets of his Incan

Cover of Pablo Neruda

For the young dreamer who finds magic in everyday objects and the beauty of nature. This lyrical biography celebrates ho

Cover of My Name Is Gabriela: The Life of Gabriela Mistral / Me llamo Gabriela: La vida de Gabriela Mistral

My Name Is Gabriela: The Life of Gabriela Mistral / Me llamo Gabriela: La vida de Gabriela Mistral

For the child who loves storytelling and dreams of making the world a better place, this lyrical biography celebrates fi

By Age Range

Chavela and the Magic Bubble

Lola Levine: Drama Queen

Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme

Chavela and the Magic Bubble

Lola Levine: Drama Queen

Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme

Common Themes

Latin American Culture Celebrating Heritage Self-Confidence & Identity Cultural Identity Bilingual Love & Family Family & Siblings Art & Creativity

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