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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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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
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
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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
Miata Ramirez #1
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
Pelé, King of Soccer
Monica Brown
For the child who dreams of being a star but feels held back by their circumstances, this bilingual story shows how tale
Ages 4–9
From Another World
Ana Maria Machado
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in history, this haunting yet hopeful tale uses a ghostly visitor
Ages 8–12
Star in the Forest
Laura Resau
While her father is away in Mexico, Zitlally finds a stray dog in a car cemetery and begins to believe his safety is the
Ages 8–12
Red Sky at Morning
Richard Bradford
Josh Arnold navigates a new life in New Mexico after his family relocates from Alabama during the height of World War II
Ages 13–18
The Walls of Cartagena
Julia Durango
For the child who feels invisible in their world. Discover how an unlikely friendship and the power of healing can trans
Ages 8–12
The Firefly Letters
Margarita Engle
For the reader grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story in verse explores the longing for liberty through
Ages 10–14
The Desert Is My Mother
Pat Mora
English and Spanish verses flow together to reveal the desert as a living, breathing provider of spirit, comfort, and no
Ages 4–8
Gracias: The Thanksgiving Turkey
Joy Cowley
Miguel grows incredibly fond of the turkey he’s supposed to be fattening for dinner, leading his community to step in an
Ages 4–8
The Last Summer of the Death Warriors
Francisco X. Stork
Pancho seeks justice for his sister while caring for a dying boy, finding himself caught between a quest for revenge and
Ages 14–18
What Can't Wait
Ashley Hope Pérez
Marisa balances AP calculus and a new romance with the heavy demands of her Houston barrio home, wondering if her talent
Ages 14–18
Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success
Jessica Parra
Between a secret baking competition and a new romance, Rubi must decide whether to follow her family's expectations or h
Ages 13–18
The Prince and the Coyote
David Bowles
For the teen seeking a sense of purpose after profound loss, this epic journey follows a prince who must transform into
Ages 12–18
The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano
Margarita Engle
The rhythmic power of verse tells the life story of Juan Francisco Manzano, a man who used his poetic voice to endure th
Ages 12–18
The Lightning Dreamer
Margarita Engle
For the teenager who feels restricted by social expectations and is searching for the courage to speak their truth and c
Ages 12–18
Path to the Stars
Sylvia Acevedo
For the girl who dreams of the stars but feels held back by expectations. Sylvia's journey from Girl Scout to NASA engin
Ages 10–14
Blancaflor, the Hero With Secret Powers: A Folktale From Latin America
Nadja Spiegelman
Blancaflor uses her incredible secret powers to help a young prince complete impossible tasks in this magical folktale f
Ages 8–12
Farewell Cuba, Mi Isla
Alexandra Diaz
For the child grappling with a major move or leaving a beloved home behind. This moving story explores the heartache and
Ages 8–12
