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Latin American Culture
Latin American Culture
Latin American Culture Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
271 books about latin american culture
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Chapter Books
Middle Grade
Graphic Novels
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Merci Suárez #1
Merci Suárez Changes Gears
Meg Medina
Between middle school drama and her grandfather’s mysterious forgetfulness, Merci navigates the difficult changes of gro
Ages 9–12
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
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
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Merci Suárez #3
Merci Suárez Plays It Cool
Meg Medina
Eighth grade is a swirl of new responsibilities, popular teammates, and family worries as Merci Suárez learns how to be
Ages 9–12
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, Who HQ
Frida Kahlo used her iconic braids, colorful outfits, and haunting self-portraits to transform her physical pain into a
Ages 8–12
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
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
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
Piddy Sanchez #2
Graciela in the Abyss
Meg Medina
A sea ghost and a mortal boy must team up in the deep abyss to stop a vengeful creator and his dangerous enchanted harpo
Ages 8–12
The Gumazing Gum Girl! #5
Stick Together!
Rhode Montijo
Gabby Gomez has bubblegum superpowers and a new ally in her former bully, but a strange substitute teacher is about to p
Ages 6–9
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
Merci Suárez #2
Merci Suárez Can't Dance
Meg Medina
Seventh grade brings a whirl of family responsibilities and friendship drama as Merci Suárez tries to find her footing a
Ages 9–12
Miata Ramirez #2
Off and Running
Gary Soto
Miata and Ana face off against the class clowns in a high-stakes school election where popularity and serious plans coll
Ages 8–12
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #2
Diego
Jonah Winter
Follow the childhood of the famous artist Diego Rivera to see how his early experiences and surroundings shaped his mass
Ages 5–9
Graphic Library
The Aztecs: Rise and Fall of a Great Empire
Roger Smalley
Religious rituals and human sacrifice are part of the complex story of the Aztec empire, from its powerful rise to its e
Ages 9–12
Recipe for Adventure #7
Miami!
Giada De Laurentiis, Brandi Dougherty
Alfie and Emilia land in Florida for a sun-soaked adventure filled with salsa dancing, sandy beaches, and spicy Caribbea
Ages 7–10
The Gumazing Gum Girl! #2
Gum Luck
Rhode Montijo, Luke Reynolds
Stretchy superhero Gabby Gomez must keep her powers secret while protecting the city from a devious chef cooking up evil
Ages 6–9
Chocolate: Riches from the Rainforest
Robert Burleigh
The journey of your favorite sweet begins in the tropical rainforest; see how cocoa beans are transformed from jungle pl
Ages 8–12
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
It's Our Garden: From Seeds to Harvest in a School Garden
George Ancona
For children curious about how food grows, this photo-essay shows how a school community works together through the seas
Ages 5–9
What Was?
What Was the Alamo?
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ
A small band of men holds off an entire army for twelve days in this legendary siege that changed the course of the Texa
Ages 8–12
Despicable Me #2
Despicable Me 2: The Junior Novel
Annie Auerbach
The Minions are back to help Gru with everything from testing top-secret jelly recipes to attempting to steal the moon.
Ages 6–9
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
