Best Books for Bilingual Families

Growing up with two languages is a gift and a challenge. These books celebrate bilingualism, some in dual-language text, some exploring the experience of moving between worlds.

6,618 books

Asgardians #1

Odin

George O'Connor

A fallen warrior is carried to Valhalla where the epic, tangled history of Odin and the Norse gods unfolds through bold,

Ages 9–14

Triskellion #1

Triskellion

Will Peterson

For the child who feels like an outsider in their own family history and craves a high-stakes mystery rooted in ancient

Ages 10–14

Wherever I Go

Mary Wagley Copp

For the child needing to find strength in difficult transitions, this story celebrates how a young girl's vibrant imagin

Ages 4–8

The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind

Meg Medina

Sonia Ocampo flees the heavy burden of being her village's luck charm, only to risk everything on a dangerous journey to

Ages 12–18

Who HQ Graphic Novels

Who Was Cesar Chavez?

Terry Blas

For the child who asks why some things are unfair and wants to know how one person can start a movement for change. A vi

Ages 8–12

Runa

J. Alison James

A Swedish summer turns dark when a discovery in a medieval church pulls Runa into the ancient, implacable rites of her V

Ages 10–14

The Girl Who Buried Her Dreams in a Can: A True Story

Tererai Trent

For children facing obstacles or feeling limited by their circumstances, this moving story proves that even the most 'im

Ages 5–9

The Library of Fates

Aditi Khorana

Princess Amrita becomes a fugitive after a failed marriage alliance, joining an oracle on a high-stakes quest to find a

Ages 12–18

Rodzina

Karen Cushman

A twelve-year-old Polish American girl boards an orphan train in Chicago, facing her fears as she travels toward an unce

Ages 10–14

American Desi

Jyoti Rajan Gopal

For the child navigating life between two cultures, this lyrical celebration shows how blending traditions creates a bea

Ages 4–8

Home of the Brave

Allen Say

After a kayaking accident, a man finds himself transported through the memories and hardships of children living in inte

Ages 7–12

Big John's Secret

Eleanore M. Jewett

For the teen navigating the transition to adulthood while searching for their own roots and a moral compass in a complex

Ages 10–15

My World #1

Homes in My World

Ella Cane

Real-life photographs showcase the incredible variety of places people call home, from tall city buildings to houses on

Ages 3–7

José and El Perro #1

José and El Perro

Susan Rose, Silvia López

For the child who wants to include their pet in every part of their life, this sweet story celebrates the bond between a

Ages 5–8

The First Americans

The Nez Perce

Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve

For the curious child wanting to learn about the people who first called this land home, this guide explores the rich hi

Ages 7–10

Raybearer #2

Redemptor

Jordan Ifueko

For the young person wrestling with immense pressure and the weight of difficult choices, this fantasy explores the burd

Ages 13–17

Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote

Michael Eric Dyson, Marc Favreau

For the teenager asking why their vote matters or wondering about the history of fairness in America, this book connects

Ages 12–18

Let Freedom Ring

Betsy Ross

Jane Duden

For the young reader curious about the faces behind history, this accessible biography highlights how skill and dedicati

Ages 6–9

A Boy Called Slow

Joseph Bruchac

For the child who feels overlooked for being quiet or deliberate, this story shows how patience and careful observation

Ages 6–10

The Factory #1

Undercover Latina

Aya de León

For the child navigating how they present themselves to the world while staying true to their roots and standing up for

Ages 10–14

The Second Bend in the River

Ann Rinaldi

On the 1798 Ohio frontier, a young settler named Rebecca forms an unlikely and deep friendship with the Shawnee leader T

Ages 12–17

The Unforgotten Coat

Frank Cottrell-Boyce

For children who see a friend facing unfairness and want to help, this poignant story explores the beauty of cultural ex

Ages 8–12

Families: A Celebration of Diversity, Commitment, and Love

Aylette Jenness

For any child curious about the many shapes families take, or for those whose own family feels unique. This book beautif

Ages 6–10

Pilgrim Codex

Vivian Mansour

For the child navigating a big move or life change, this beautifully illustrated odyssey blends Mesoamerican myth with a

Ages 8–12