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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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(67)
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Middle Grade
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Early Readers
(5)
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Moon Was at a Fiesta, The (La luna se fue de fiesta)
Matthew Gollub
Jealous of the sun, the moon throws a Oaxacan fiesta so grand she forgets to leave the morning sky in this vibrant tale
Ages 4–8
Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border
Mitali Perkins
A young girl uses a kite to fly a Christmas gift over the border fence to the grandmother she misses dearly.
Ages 4–8
Beautiful Differences
Michelle G. Stratman
For the teen or family navigating the complexities of a new life in a different country and searching for where they tru
Ages 14–18
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Light for All
Margarita Engle
Hopes, dreams, and determination shine through in this vibrant tribute to the generations of immigrants who built and sh
Ages 4–9
Platanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
Amidst the loud, joyful chaos of a big Latinx family visit, a young girl finds a magical way to embrace her own quiet na
Ages 4–8
Sofia Martinez #4
The Secret Recipe
Jacqueline Jules
For the child who wants to honor their family heritage while finding their own way to succeed. Sofia learns that love is
Ages 5–8
Paletas: A High Contrast Board Book
Aaron Bowersock
Support your newborn's developing vision with this high-contrast board book that introduces tasty paleta flavors through
Ages 0–2
The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border
Stephen Briseño
While waiting at the border to enter a new country, Noemi and her mother find that simple acts of kindness can light the
Ages 4–8
Shadow of a Bull
Maia Wojciechowska
Manolo is torn between following in his famous father’s footsteps as a bullfighter or following his own dream to be a do
Ages 10–14
Ride the Wind
Nicola Davies
For the child processing the loss of a parent or struggling with a distant relationship at home, this story of healing a
Ages 7–10
Holidays
Cinco de Mayo
Emma Carlson Berne
For the curious child wanting to know why we celebrate with parades and tacos, this book explains the history and vibran
Ages 6–9
Hispanic Star #6
Selena Gomez
Claudia Romo Edelman, Karla Arenas Valenti
For the child who loves the spotlight or struggles with big emotions, this biography follows Selena Gomez's rise to star
Ages 8–12
Señor Calavera #2
Just in Case: A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book
Yuyi Morales
For the child who loves celebrations and curious collections, this vibrant tale turns the alphabet into a playful hunt f
Ages 4–8
The Other Half of Happy
Rebecca Balcárcel
Quijana navigates her Guatemalan-American identity while supporting her brother and finding her place among family, frie
Ages 8–12
Downtown Boy
Juan Felipe Herrera
Juanito travels through 1950s California with his migrant parents, searching for a sense of belonging while constantly m
Ages 8–12
Dancing Home
Alma Flor Ada, Gabriel M. Zubizarreta
For the child navigating the complex feelings of belonging to two cultures and learning to find pride in their family he
Ages 8–12
Tales Once Told
Felix Pitre
For the child exploring their family heritage or a student eager to discover vibrant folktales featuring clever animals
Ages 7–10
The Circuit #2
Breaking Through
Francisco Jiménez
For the teenager navigating the weight of family responsibility while chasing a dream that feels out of reach due to sys
Ages 12–18
The Secret Footprints
Julia Alvarez
Hidden in the water, the ciguapas use their backward-pointing footprints to stay secret, until one girl’s curiosity lead
Ages 3–7
Game of Freedom: Mestre Bimba and the Art of Capoeira
Duncan Tonatiuh
Mestre Bimba transformed capoeira from an outlawed practice into a world-renowned art form of resistance and cultural pr
Ages 6–10
Lights, Camera, Quince!
Veronica Chambers
Carmen is turning fifteen, but her dream quinceañera feels like it's slipping away when her friend group decides to comp
Ages 9–13
Fact Finders Biographies
Diego Rivera: Artist and Muralist
Megan Schatzer
For the child who loves to draw and wants to see how art can change the world. Discover how a famous muralist used his b
Ages 7–10
Alma and How She Got Her Name
Juana Martinez-Neal
Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela thinks her name is too long until she hears the stories of the artists, travelers
Ages 4–8
Call Me Iggy
Jorge Aguirre
Iggy's attempts to win over his crush get complicated when the ghost of his grandfather starts giving him terrible datin
Ages 12–18
