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Latin American Culture Chapter Books
Explore chapter books books about latin american culture for children.
424 books
Esperanza Rising
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Esperanza leaves her life of privilege in Mexico for a California labor camp, fighting to adapt and survive during the G
Ages 8–12
Rosa, Sola
Carmela Martino
Grief and longing collide for young Rosa in 1966 Chicago as she navigates the quiet, painful aftermath of a family trage
Ages 8–12
The Most Beautiful Place in the World
Ann Cameron
Seven-year-old Juan shines shoes on the streets of Guatemala to earn his keep while holding onto big dreams for a differ
Ages 7–10
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The Lightning Queen
Laura Resau
A lifelong friendship begins in the mountains of Mexico when a young Mixtec boy meets a girl who calls herself the Gypsy
Ages 8–12
Matt Christopher Sports Biographies
Sammy Sosa
Matt Christopher
The 1998 baseball season exploded with excitement as Sammy Sosa chased the home run record, winning over fans everywhere
Ages 8–12
Big Bushy Mustache
Gary Soto
Ricky wants to look just like his father, but when the mustache from his school costume goes missing, he needs a little
Ages 4–8
Becoming Naomi León
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Naomi’s quiet life at the trailer park is upended when her mother returns, sparking a journey to Mexico to find her voic
Ages 8–12
Maya Adventure #1
The Well of Sacrifice
Chris Eboch
In ancient Guatemala, a brave Mayan girl risks everything to expose a corrupt High Priest who uses human sacrifice to el
Ages 9–13
DK Biography
Pelé
James Buckley Jr.
The legendary King of Soccer comes to life through the story of his incredible career and the accomplishments that made
Ages 8–12
Sofia Martinez #4
The Secret Recipe
Jacqueline Jules
For the child who wants to honor their family heritage while finding their own way to succeed. Sofia learns that love is
Ages 5–8
Hispanic-American Biographies
Ellen Ochoa
Christine Juarez
For the child dreaming of the stars who needs to see that hard work and curiosity can take you from playing the flute to
Ages 6–8
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies
Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates
Jonah Winter
For the child who needs to see that true greatness is measured by how much we give back to others, even when facing unfa
Ages 4–9
Mango, Abuela, and Me
Meg Medina
For children navigating language barriers or welcoming a grandparent into their home, this story shows how love can brid
Ages 5–8
Zonia's Rain Forest
Juana Martinez-Neal
For the child discovering their connection to nature, this story celebrates the joy of the Amazon while introducing the
Ages 4–8
The Halloween Tree
Ray Bradbury
Eight boys travel through time on a dark kite to save their friend, witnessing ancient rituals and Egyptian funerals to
Ages 8–12
Holidays
Cinco de Mayo
Emma Carlson Berne
For the curious child wanting to know why we celebrate with parades and tacos, this book explains the history and vibran
Ages 6–9
Hispanic Star #6
Selena Gomez
Claudia Romo Edelman, Karla Arenas Valenti
For the child who loves the spotlight or struggles with big emotions, this biography follows Selena Gomez's rise to star
Ages 8–12
Señor Calavera #2
Just in Case: A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book
Yuyi Morales
For the child who loves celebrations and curious collections, this vibrant tale turns the alphabet into a playful hunt f
Ages 4–8
The Other Half of Happy
Rebecca Balcárcel
Quijana navigates her Guatemalan-American identity while supporting her brother and finding her place among family, frie
Ages 8–12
Downtown Boy
Juan Felipe Herrera
Juanito travels through 1950s California with his migrant parents, searching for a sense of belonging while constantly m
Ages 8–12
Dancing Home
Alma Flor Ada, Gabriel M. Zubizarreta
For the child navigating the complex feelings of belonging to two cultures and learning to find pride in their family he
Ages 8–12
Tales Once Told
Felix Pitre
For the child exploring their family heritage or a student eager to discover vibrant folktales featuring clever animals
Ages 7–10
The Secret Footprints
Julia Alvarez
Hidden in the water, the ciguapas use their backward-pointing footprints to stay secret, until one girl’s curiosity lead
Ages 3–7
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
Ages 6–10
More Formats for Latin American Culture
Young Adult
(67)
Picture Books
(29)
Graphic Novels
(25)
Middle Grade
(12)
Poetry
(11)
Early Readers
(5)
Latin American Culture by Age Group
Latin American Culture Books for Ages 0–3
(113)
Latin American Culture Books for Ages 12–18
(562)
Latin American Culture Books for Ages 4–7
(646)
Latin American Culture Books for Ages 8–11
(903)
