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Latin American Culture Young Adult

Explore young adult books about latin american culture for children.

67 books

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Island Creatures

Margarita Engle

For the teen navigating the complexities of heritage and home. This lyrical verse novel explores the deep emotional ties

Cover of High Spirits

Camille Gomera-Tavarez

For teens exploring their roots or navigating family secrets, these stories blend magical realism with the complex reali

Cover of Crazy Loco

Nine stories capture the vibrant, everyday lives of Mexican American kids growing up in the Rio Grande Valley of souther

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Don't Date Rosa Santos

Nina Moreno

For the teen navigating the tug-of-war between family expectations and their own dreams while searching for a sense of b

Ages 12–18

Cover of The Immortal Boy

The Immortal Boy

Francisco Montaña Ibáñez

For the teen or mature reader exploring the harsh realities of social neglect and the profound strength found in sibling

Cover of The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind

The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind

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

Cover of Undercover Latina

Undercover Latina

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

Cover of The Goldsmith's Daughter

The Goldsmith's Daughter

In ancient Tenochtitilan, a girl born into a life of drudgery secretly masters the forbidden art of goldwork while her c

Cover of Jazz Owls

Margarita Engle

Rhythmic verses tell the story of a community's resilience during the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943, where music and dance mee

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Celebrating the Hero

Lyll Becerra de Jenkins

Camila arrives in Colombia to honor her grandfather's legacy, only to unearth unsettling secrets about her mother's past

Cover of This Train Is Being Held

This Train Is Being Held

Ismée Williams

For the teen balancing high expectations and cultural identity while navigating a first love that bridges two different

Cover of The Penalty

Paul Faustino #2

A star soccer prodigy vanishes, leading a journalist into a mystery where modern sports reporting meets the ancient, pow

Cover of Dark Dude

For the teenager grappling with how others see them versus who they really are. Rico's journey from Harlem to rural Wisc

Cover of Boyfriends with Girlfriends

Rainbow Boys #3

Boyfriends with Girlfriends

Lance and Allie face the complications of new relationships and unexpected feelings as they explore their identities and

Cover of The Fountains of Silence

The Fountains of Silence

For the teen uncovering the weight of family secrets or seeking to understand how silence can shape a nation's history l

Cover of Hurdles in the Dark My Story of Survival, Resilience, and Triumph

Hurdles in the Dark My Story of Survival, Resilience, and Triumph

Elvira K. Gonzalez

For the teenager or survivor needing to know they are not alone after facing systemic abuse, gaslighting, or the 'troubl

Cover of Small Damages

For the teenager navigating a life-altering choice in isolation, this lyrical story explores the weight of secrets and t

Cover of Heart and Salsa

S.A.S.S. Students Across the Seven Seas #6

Heart and Salsa

For the teenager navigating the fallout of a parents' divorce and feeling out of sync with friends, this story offers a

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Paul Faustino #1

In a forest soccer pitch, a mysterious spectral figure teaches a poor logger's son how to become El Gato, the greatest g

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With the Fire on High

Elizabeth Acevedo

Emoni Santiago balances the demands of young motherhood with her magical talent in the kitchen, dreaming of a future tha

Cover of Justice for All: A Story of Faith and Equality

Justice for All: A Story of Faith and Equality

Sixteen-year-old Elena Morales and her friends form The Micah Project to save their community center, putting their fait

Cover of Clap When You Land

Clap When You Land

Elizabeth Acevedo

Two sisters living in different worlds are brought together by their father’s sudden death, uncovering the complicated s

Cover of The Poet X

Elizabeth Acevedo

Xiomara feels unheard in her Harlem neighborhood, but the rhythm of slam poetry offers a way to speak the truths her fis

Cover of Where Is Venezuela?

Where Is Venezuela?

For children growing up away from their ancestral roots who need to feel a tangible, magical connection to their heritag

More Formats for Latin American Culture

Chapter Books(424)Picture Books(29)Graphic Novels(25)Middle Grade(12)Poetry(11)Early Readers(5)

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