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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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Roseanne Greenfield Thong Concept Books #2
Green Is a Chile Pepper: A Book of Colors
Roseanne Greenfield Thong
Bright chile peppers, soft tortillas, and warm traditions fill these pages, celebrating a vibrant world of color through
Ages 2–7
Voices in First Person: Reflections on Latino Identity
Lori Marie Carlson
For the teenager navigating the complexities of their heritage, this anthology offers powerful monologues and poems abou
Ages 12–18
Flirting with Fate
J.C. Cervantes
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of grief and the guilt of words left unsaid after the sudden loss of a gran
Ages 12–18
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We Are Not from Here
Jenny Torres Sanchez
For teens grappling with the reality of global migration, this story offers a raw, empathetic look at the courage requir
Ages 14–18
Islandborn
Junot Díaz
For the child exploring their family's roots, this vibrant story celebrates how memory and imagination can bridge the ga
Ages 5–8
Your Passport To... #1
Guatemala
Nancy Dickmann
For the child curious about global neighbors, this introduction to Guatemala explores vibrant traditions, volcanoes, and
Ages 6–9
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Erika L. Sánchez
Julia struggles to hold her family together while fighting against the rigid expectations of what a perfect daughter sho
Ages 14–18
Tía Isa Wants a Car
Meg Medina
Tía Isa and her niece work hard to save every spare coin, dreaming of the day they can buy a car and drive their whole f
Ages 4–8
Dream Carver
Diana Cohn
A young boy in Oaxaca transforms his vivid dreams of colorful, exotic animals into beautiful wooden carvings in this sto
Ages 5–9
The Rooster Who Went to His Uncle's Wedding
Alma Flor Ada
A little dirt on a beak leads to a big problem as a persistent rooster tries to get clean in time for his uncle’s big we
Ages 4–8
The ABC's of Mexican Food Book for Kids
Matt Rivera
For the family eager to share their heritage or the toddler curious about new flavors, this vibrant alphabet book turns
Ages 1–5
Mexikid
Pedro Martín
Pedro and his eight siblings pile into a Winnebago for a wild road trip to Mexico to bring their legendary, revolution-f
Ages 8–14
A-Ztec
Emmanuel Valtierra
For the child curious about their heritage or ancient worlds, this vibrant alphabet book brings Aztec history to life th
Ages 5–10
My Life So Far
Enrique Garcia
For the child adjusting to a new home, this authentic memoir by a young boy explores the hurdles and small victories of
Ages 6–10
Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa
Veronica Chambers
For children finding their own voice, this rhythmic tribute to Celia Cruz shows how staying true to your roots can turn
Ages 5–9
Fact Finders
Immigrants from Mexico and Central America
Emma Carlson Berne
For the child curious about their family's roots or classmates' journeys, this book explains why families move from Mexi
Ages 8–11
Elena's Serenade
Campbell Geeslin
Disguised as a boy to follow her dreams, Elena travels to Monterrey to learn the delicate art of glassblowing and finds
Ages 4–8
Omega Morales #1
The Curse of El Cucuy
Laekan Zea Kemp
For the child who feels like their unique traits are a burden rather than a gift, or who struggles with the weight of ot
Ages 8–12
What the Jaguar Told Her
Alexandra V. Méndez
For the child navigating the loneliness of a big move or the heavy weight of a loved one's illness while searching for t
Ages 8–12
Nuestra América: 30 Inspiring Latinas/latinos who Have Shaped the United States
Sabrina Vourvoulias
For the young dreamer who wants to see how people from their own community changed the world through courage, art, and l
Ages 8–12
Voices from the Fields: Children of Migrant Farmworkers Tell Their Stories
S. Beth Atkin
A powerful window into the lives of Mexican American migrant youth as they navigate hard labor, gang pressures, and the
Ages 11–18
A Doll for Navidades
Esmeralda Santiago
Seven-year-old Esmeralda hopes for a specific doll from the Three Magi, but a different surprise helps her find the true
Ages 5–9
The Ofrenda That We Built
Jolene Gutiérrez, Shaian Gutiérrez
A warm invitation for families to explore the beauty of Día de los Muertos through the meaningful ritual of building an
Ages 4–8
Under the Mambo Moon
Julia Durango
For the child who loves to move and groove to the beat. This rhythmic collection of poems celebrates the vibrant sounds
Ages 6–10
