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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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Soldier for Equality
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair, this biography shows how one veteran used his voice to fight fo
Ages 6–10
Barrio: Jose's Neighborhood
George Ancona
For the child who thrives on seeing real people and places, this photo-essay celebrates the joy of neighborhood life and
Ages 7–10
Tales Our Abuelitas Told
Alma Flor Ada, F. Isabel Campoy
For children exploring their Latino heritage or anyone wanting to experience the magic of traditional storytelling passe
Ages 7–12
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Uncle Monarch and the Day of the Dead
Judy Goldman
For the child learning to navigate the loss of a grandparent, this gentle story uses the return of monarch butterflies t
Ages 5–9
Letters To My Mother
Teresa Cárdenas
For the child navigating the heavy silence of loss and searching for a way to keep their mother's memory alive while fin
Ages 9–12
En el tiempo de las mariposas (In the Time of the Butterflies)
Julia Alvarez
Four sisters in the Dominican Republic find the strength to resist a dangerous dictatorship, risking everything to stand
Ages 14–18
Hispanic-American Biographies
Ellen Ochoa
Christine Juarez
For the child dreaming of the stars who needs to see that hard work and curiosity can take you from playing the flute to
Ages 6–8
The Children of the Sun
Micaela Chirif
For the child curious about how great cities begin and the magic of ancient legends. This lyrical tale connects little o
Ages 4–8
Veo, Veo, I See You
Lulu Delacre
Mami and her children find beauty and hope in their neighborhood by playing I Spy to spot the essential workers helping
Ages 4–8
The Adventures of Connie and Diego
Maria Garcia
Twins Connie and Diego travel from the deep sea to the high sky to find a place where their unique, colorful skin is fin
Ages 5–9
Federico and the Wolf
Rebecca J. Gomez
Federico is biking to his grandfather's house with a basket of food, but a hungry wolf and a very spicy surprise turn th
Ages 4–8
Magical Cycle of the Seasons #1
Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems
Francisco X. Alarcón
Sunshine, family, and garden harvests jump off the page in these nineteen bilingual poems celebrating the vibrant colors
Ages 6–10
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #5
Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates
Jonah Winter
For the child who needs to see that true greatness is measured by how much we give back to others, even when facing unfa
Ages 4–9
Spanish-Infused Fairy Tales #2
La Princesa and the Pea
Susan Middleton Elya
A mountain of mattresses and a tiny green pea test a young lady in this rhyming, Spanish-inflected retelling of a classi
Ages 4–8
Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx
Jonah Winter
Growing up in a poor Bronx neighborhood with many hardships, young Sonia worked with tireless determination to eventuall
Ages 4–9
Mango, Abuela, and Me
Meg Medina
For children navigating language barriers or welcoming a grandparent into their home, this story shows how love can brid
Ages 5–8
Me and My Family/Mi Familia y Yo
Jose Martinez Juarez
For children beginning to explore their multicultural roots, this bilingual book celebrates the warmth, language, and ev
Ages 3–7
The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía
Alexandra Alessandri
Valentina and her brother tumble into a magical world of Colombian folklore, where they must uncover family secrets to f
Ages 8–12
Spanish-Infused Fairy Tales #1
Little Roja Riding Hood
Susan Middleton Elya
The city of Weld is under siege by flying monsters, and young Rye must venture beyond the wall to find his brothers who
Ages 4–8
When This World Was New
D. H. Figueredo
Danilito just moved from a Caribbean island to snowy New York. The cold air and a new language feel scary until he sees
Ages 4–8
The Circuit
La mariposa
Francisco Jiménez
Starting first grade is hard for Francisco, who only speaks Spanish, until a quiet caterpillar in the classroom helps hi
Ages 6–9
Abuelita and I Make Flan
Adriana Hernández Bergstrom
Anita is excited to make flan for her grandfather, but her heart sinks when she accidentally breaks Abuelita's special h
Ages 4–8
Daisies in the Junkyard
Michael Enright
Two high school seniors must decide whether to stay loyal to the streets or risk everything to pursue a life at college.
Ages 14–18
When the Moon Was Ours
Anna-Marie McLemore
Miel grows roses from her wrists and Sam hides a secret past; together they face the prying eyes of sisters who will sto
Ages 14–18
