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Latin American Culture
Latin American Culture
Latin American Culture Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
851 books about latin american culture
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The Yellow Handkerchief
Donna Barba Higuera
A young girl struggles with the embarrassment she feels toward her Abuela's old-fashioned ways before realizing the yell
Ages 4–8
Frizzy
Claribel A. Ortega
Marlene is tired of the hair salon and the pressure to have presentable hair; with help from her aunt, she begins to emb
Ages 8–12
Abuela #2
Isla
Arthur Dorros
Rosalba takes flight on an imaginary journey to the Caribbean, visiting tropical markets and turquoise seas through her
Ages 4–8
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Xolo
Donna Barba Higuera
The dog-headed god Xolotl journeyed into the Underworld with his famous twin to save humanity; this is the story of the
Ages 8–12
Starfields
Carolyn Marsden
Nine-year-old Rosalba faces rumors of the world's end as ancient Mayan visions and a mysterious boy guide her through bi
Ages 8–12
My Pig Amarillo
Satomi Ichikawa
Pablito misses his lost pet pig, Amarillo, and decides to fly a kite into the Guatemalan sky to send a message of love t
Ages 4–8
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
Roseanne Greenfield Thong Concept Books #3
One Is a Piñata: A Book of Numbers
Roseanne Greenfield Thong
From one rainbow to ten zesty salsas, this rhyming counting book celebrates the vibrant objects and traditions of Latino
Ages 2–6
I Love Saturdays y domingos
Alma Flor Ada
A young girl enjoys the best of two cultures, spending Saturdays with her American grandparents and Sundays celebrating
Ages 4–8
Gustavo, the Shy Ghost
Flavia Z. Drago
Gustavo is a shy ghost who loves playing his violin, but he must find a brave way to make the other monsters notice him
Ages 3–7
Who Was?
Who Was Pelé?
James Buckley Jr.
A young boy in Brazil practices soccer with his father, eventually rising to win the World Cup and score an incredible o
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Was Frida Kahlo?
Sarah Fabiny
Frida Kahlo used her iconic braids, colorful outfits, and haunting self-portraits to transform her physical pain into a
Ages 8–12
Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story
Tomie dePaola
Adelita endures the cruelty of her stepfamily after her parents pass away, holding onto hope for a grand fiesta and a ch
Ages 4–8
Little Frida
Anthony Browne
For children navigating physical pain or isolation, this dreamlike story shows how imagination can provide companionship
Ages 4–8
Where Is Venezuela?
Nacho Palacios
For children growing up away from their ancestral roots who need to feel a tangible, magical connection to their heritag
Ages 4–8
A Book of Concepts #4
Round Is a Tortilla
Roseanne Thong
Round tortillas, square sandwiches, and rectangular ice cream carts fill a vibrant neighborhood. Spot all the shapes in
Ages 3–7
When Cesar Chavez Climbed the Umbrella Tree
Rachael Hanel
Before he was a famous leader, Cesar Chavez was a boy who lost his home and worked the fields, developing a heart for ju
Ages 6–9
Sofia Martinez #5
My Fantástica Family
Jacqueline Jules
Sofia Martinez and her lively family turn every moment, from beach trips to power outages, into a bilingual adventure fi
Ages 5–8
The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy #2
Don't Eat the Birthday Boy!
Donna Barba Higuera
El Cucuy must protect his human friend Ramón from a hungry pack of boogeymen who have crashed a birthday party looking f
Ages 7–10
Juana and Lucas #1
Juana and Lucas
Juana Medina
Juana loves her dog and her Colombian home but dreads learning English until a big family trip gives her a reason to mas
Ages 5–9
Thea Stilton #4
The Secret City
Thea Stilton
The Thea Sisters trek through the Andes Mountains to find a missing archaeologist and solve the ancient mystery of a hid
Ages 7–10
Maggie Diaz #1
Join the Club, Maggie Diaz
Nina Moreno
Maggie Diaz joins every club she can find to keep up with her busy friends, only to realize that juggling hobbies and ho
Ages 8–12
Solimar #1
The Sword of the Monarchs
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Sunlight through a sword-shaped rock sends a swarm of monarch butterflies to Solimar, bringing a mysterious magic just b
Ages 8–12
Finish the Fight!
Veronica Chambers, Jennifer Schuessler, Amisha Padnani, Jennifer Harlan, Sandra E. Garcia, Vivian Wang
Diverse heroines come to the forefront in these true stories of the women who fought for the 19th Amendment and reshaped
Ages 8–12
