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Latin American Culture
Latin American Culture
Latin American Culture Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,274 books about latin american culture
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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
Tortilla Sun
Jennifer Cervantes
Twelve-year-old Izzy spends a summer cooking with her grandmother in New Mexico and finally hears the truth about the fa
Ages 8–12
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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
Omega Morales and 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
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
Romina's Rangoli
Malathi Michelle Iyengar
Romina combines Indian Rangoli art with Mexican papel picado to create a beautiful masterpiece that celebrates both side
Ages 5–9
Abuela, Don't Forget Me
Rex Ogle
For the teenager navigating a difficult home life who needs to know that a grandparent's love can be a lifeline through
Ages 14–18
Cuentos de la selva
Horacio Quiroga
Vivid jungle settings serve as the backdrop for intense tales where humans and nature clash in a world of wild beauty an
Ages 9–12
Where I Belong
Marcia Argueta Mickelson
For the teen navigating the tension between their private identity and public perception while standing up for their fam
Ages 12–18
Tropical Secrets: Holocaust Refugees in Cuba
Margarita Engle
A young Jewish boy flees the dangers of Nazi Germany to seek safety and a new beginning as a refugee in Cuba in this mov
Ages 10–14
La Frontera
Deborah Mills, Alfredo Alva
For children navigating the complex emotions of a big move or a new country, this bilingual memoir offers a brave and ho
Ages 4–9
Salt and Sugar
Rebecca Carvalho
Lari Ramires must put aside a bitter family feud and team up with the boy from the rival bakery across the street to sav
Ages 13–18
The Skirt
Gary Soto
Panic sets in for fourth-grader Miata when she leaves her mother’s precious folklorico skirt on the school bus just befo
Ages 7–10
