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Latin American Culture
Latin American Culture
Latin American Culture Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
320 books about latin american culture
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Middle Grade
Young Adult
Graphic Novels
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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
Ages 14–18
The Last Cuentista #2
Alebrijes
Donna Barba Higuera
In a barren wasteland, a young pickpocket's consciousness is exiled into a drone, leading him to discover mutant monster
Ages 10–14
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
Ages 13–18
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Inheritance: A Visual Poem
Elizabeth Acevedo
Vibrant illustrations pair with a powerful spoken-word poem that honors the history, beauty, and ancestral pride found i
Ages 8–18
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
Ages 14–18
Star of Luís
Marc Talbert
Sent from Los Angeles to New Mexico during WWII, a young boy meets his mother's family and uncovers a long-hidden Jewish
Ages 10–14
Paul Faustino #1
Keeper
Mal Peet
In a forest soccer pitch, a mysterious spectral figure teaches a poor logger's son how to become El Gato, the greatest g
Ages 12–18
Seven Cities of Gold #3
The Amethyst Ring
Scott O'Dell
Julián Esteban escapes a gold-hungry conquistador by impersonating a Mayan god, caught in a high-stakes struggle for fai
Ages 11–15
Echo
Pam Muñoz Ryan
A single harmonica travels through time and across borders, connecting three children facing family crises through a mys
Ages 9–14
Major Issues Facing Teenagers
Jean Odem
For parents and educators wanting to understand the hidden struggles of modern teens. These raw, first-person essays rev
Ages 14–18
Justice for All: A Story of Faith and Equality
Elena Matthews
Sixteen-year-old Elena Morales and her friends form The Micah Project to save their community center, putting their fait
Ages 13–18
Kiss the Clown
C. S. Adler
Viki, Marc, and his brother struggle with rejection and family tension. They must find a way to accept themselves while
Ages 12–16
The House on Mango Street
Sandra Cisneros
Esperanza Cordero tells her story through poetic moments as she grows up in Chicago, dreaming of a house of her own and
Ages 12–18
The Cocalero Novels #1
I Am a Taxi
Deborah Ellis
Diego lives inside a Bolivian prison with his parents, running errands to survive. But a dangerous job in the jungle mig
Ages 10–14
The Distance Between Us
Reyna Grande
Waiting with her stern grandmother while her parents chase the American dream, Reyna prepares for her own journey to cro
Ages 10–14
How the García Girls Lost Their Accents
Julia Alvarez
Four sisters flee a dictatorship for a new life in America, navigating the complex journey of growing up and losing thei
Ages 14–18
When I Was Puerto Rican
Esmeralda Santiago
Sights and sounds of rural Puerto Rico collide with the concrete reality of Brooklyn as Esmeralda navigates a new langua
Ages 14–18
On the Wings of la Noche
Vanessa L. Torres
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family expectations and the quiet ache of grief while trying to carve out th
Ages 14–18
Bless Me, Ultima
Rudolfo Anaya
Young Antonio enters a world of medicinal herbs and ancient legends under the guidance of Ultima, a healer who protects
Ages 12–18
Never Look Back
Lilliam Rivera
For the teen processing the trauma of loss or displacement who needs to see their resilience reflected in a high stakes,
Ages 13–18
I Am Not Alone
Francisco X. Stork
Alberto is an undocumented teen hearing voices he can't control; when he is accused of a crime, he and his friend Grace
Ages 14–18
Red Glass
Laura Resau
For children navigating complex family bonds and the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye to someone they love as they
Ages 12–16
Macho!
Victor Villasenor
Seventeen-year-old Roberto leaves Mexico for the grueling fruit fields of California, facing the raw reality of migrant
Ages 14–18
What the Moon Saw
Laura Resau
Fourteen-year-old Clara travels to the mountains of Oaxaca to meet her grandparents and discovers a world of spirit wate
Ages 10–14
