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Latin American Culture
Latin American Culture
Latin American Culture Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,221 books about latin american culture
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Josefina
Jeanette Winter
For the child who loves making things with their hands, this book celebrates the joy of folk art and the vibrant colors
Ages 3–7
American Girl: Girl of the Year #3
Marisol
Gary Soto
Moving from Chicago to the suburbs leaves Marisol heartbroken without her dance troupe, until she finds a way to keep he
Ages 8–12
Cemetery Boys #1
Cemetery Boys
Aiden Thomas
For the teen seeking to be seen for who they truly are while navigating the weight of family tradition and the ache of n
Ages 13–18
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The Surrender Tree: Poems of Cuba's Struggle for Freedom
Margarita Engle
Rosa, a healer, navigates the late-nineteenth-century Cuban struggle for independence in this moving verse novel based o
Ages 10–14
Viva Frida!
Yuyi Morales
The vibrant world of Frida Kahlo comes to life through lush illustrations that show how the artist transformed laughter,
Ages 4–8
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
Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant's Tale
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child wondering why a loved one must travel far for work, or navigating the bittersweet reality of a family memb
Ages 6–10
Diego Rivera: His World and Ours
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child curious about how art can tell a story, this vibrant biography explores Diego Rivera's legacy and how he w
Ages 6–10
All the Way to Havana
Margarita Engle
For the child who loves tinkering and machines, this rhythmic journey celebrates the ingenuity and deep family bonds fou
Ages 4–8
Dreamers
Yuyi Morales
A mother and child navigate a new country and find a sanctuary of stories and strength within the walls of a public libr
Ages 4–8
Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
Duncan Tonatiuh
For children curious about the history behind the skeletons of Day of the Dead, this vibrant biography explores how one
Ages 6–10
Mi papá es un agrícola/My Father, the Farmworker
J. Román Pérez Varela
For the child whose parent works long, grueling hours away from home. This bilingual tribute builds pride and dignity in
Ages 4–8
Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child curious about family far away, this vibrant exchange between cousins shows how two different worlds can fe
Ages 4–8
Snapshots from the Wedding
Gary Soto
Maya the flower girl leads a vivid tour of a Mexican American wedding, from the solemn church procession to the last sle
Ages 4–8
Pablo Remembers: The Fiesta of the Day of the Dead
George Ancona
For the child curious about how different cultures honor those they have lost. This photographic journey explores the jo
Ages 6–10
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for Abraham Lincoln
Margarita Engle
For the child finding their way in a new place. This lyrical story shows how a young girl's passion for music helps her
Ages 4–8
My Sweet Orange Tree
José Mauro de Vasconcelos
For the sensitive child who relies on their imagination to navigate a world that feels unkind, lonely, or overwhelming.
Ages 10–14
Piddy Sanchez #1
Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass
Meg Medina
Piddy Sanchez is targeted by a bully she doesn't even know and must figure out how to stay true to herself as the harass
Ages 14–18
Marisol McDonald #2
Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash
Monica Brown
Spunky Marisol plans a birthday party as unique as she is while holding onto the hope that her grandmother will travel f
Ages 4–8
Knowing the Difference
Aztecs, Incas & Mayans
Baby Professor
Vast empires rise and fall as you compare the unique achievements, social structures, and cultural legacies of the Mayan
Ages 7–11
The Last Cuentista #1
The Last Cuentista
Donna Barba Higuera
Petra is the only person on a spaceship who remembers Earth. Now she must use her grandmother's stories to save humanity
Ages 10–14
I Remember Abuelito: A Day of the Dead Story
Janice Levy
For children processing the loss of a grandparent, this bilingual story offers a comforting way to celebrate lasting bon
Ages 5–8
Bird With the Heart of a Mountain
Barbara Mariconda
Amid the Spanish Civil War, sixteen-year-old Drina defies her mother's secrets to find her identity through the passiona
Ages 12–18
What Can You Do With... #1
What Can You Do With a Rebozo?
Carmen Tafolla
A red woven rebozo transforms into a baby cradle, a superhero cape, and a warm hug in this vibrant look at a traditional
Ages 3–7
