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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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So Hard to Say
Alex Sanchez
For the child navigating the confusing shift from childhood to adolescence while wondering if their feelings for others
Ages 10–14
Midnight Taxi Tango (Bone Street Rumba, #2)
Daniel José Older
Carlos Delacruz is an agent for the Council of the Dead, solving New York's ghostliest problems. Now a string of paranor
Ages 14–18
A Pen Pal for Max
Gloria Rand
For the child curious about where their food comes from or how to bridge the distance with a new friend across the world
Ages 5–8
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A Gathering of Flowers: Stories About Being Young in America
Joyce Carol Thomas
Diverse young voices from Oklahoma to San Francisco share their experiences growing up and blending rich ethnic heritage
Ages 12–18
Stand As Tall As the Trees: How an Amazonian Community Protected the Rain Forest
Patricia Gualinga and Laura Resau
Members of an Ecuadorean Kichwa community stand together in a high-stakes legal battle to protect their Amazonian home f
Ages 4–8
Your Heart, My Sky: Love in a Time of Hunger
Margarita Engle
Liana and Amado find love and a shared bond over a stray dog while trying to survive a period of intense scarcity and fo
Ages 12–18
Bravo! Poems About Amazing Hispanics
Margarita Engle
For the child who needs to see that history is made by people who persevere. This collection of biographical poems celeb
Ages 8–12
Alicia Alonso: Prima Ballerina
Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
Despite losing much of her sight, Cuban ballerina Alicia Alonso used her passion and determination to become a world-ren
Ages 8–12
Our Roof Is Blue
Sara E. Echenique
For children processing the shock of a life-changing event or struggling to find their voice after a scary experience.
Ages 4–8
Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Sammy Santos navigates the heavy atmosphere of 1969 New Mexico, facing everything from the Vietnam War to the daily stru
Ages 14–18
Armando and the Blue Tarp School
Edith Hope Fine, Judith Pinkerton Josephson
For children processing the concept of economic inequality or the struggle to balance helping family with a deep desire
Ages 6–9
Hijo del sol: Una leyenda cubana (Child of the Sun: A Cuban Legend)
Sandra Arnold
Greedy Sun refuses to share the sky with Moon in this vibrant Cuban legend that explains why the world occasionally goes
Ages 5–9
Todos Iguales - All Equal
Christy Hale
This bilingual account tells the true story of Mexican American families in 1930s California fighting for their children
Ages 6–10
Sing With Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla
Diana López
Selena Quintanilla overcomes barriers and learns a new language to connect with her roots, eventually becoming a legenda
Ages 4–8
The Woman Who Outshone the Sun: The Legend of Lucia Zenteno
David Schecter, Harriet Rohmer, Rosalma Zubizarreta
Exiled from her village, a powerful woman takes the water with her in this bilingual retelling of a striking Zapotec leg
Ages 6–10
Truth and Salsa
Linda Lowery
Hayley seeks a fresh start at her grandmother's house in Mexico, finding new hope and mystery while healing from her par
Ages 8–12
Magical Cycle of the Seasons #3
Angels Ride Bikes and Other Fall Poems
Francisco X. Alarcón
Angels ride bicycles through the streets of Los Angeles in this bilingual collection of poems celebrating the simple, sp
Ages 6–10
Yum! ¡MmMm! ¡Que Rico! America's Sproutings
Pat Mora
Celebrate the origins of your favorite foods through playful haiku and cultural history. Perfect for curious eaters disc
Ages 4–9
Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide
Isabel Quintero
Powerful black and white images tell the story of a Mexicana photography icon who captured the soul of different culture
Ages 12–18
The Kite
written and ill. by Luis Garay
For the child learning that some things are worth waiting for, this story follows a boy who works hard to earn something
Ages 5–9
Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim
Patricia Park
Caught between her elite Manhattan school and her Queens neighborhood, Alejandra Kim searches for where she truly belong
Ages 14–18
Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro
Monica Brown
For the child who needs to see how big dreams can grow from small beginnings. This inspiring biography shows how family
Ages 4–8
Journey for Peace: The Story of Rigoberta Menchu
Marlene Targ Brill
Nobel Prize winner Rigoberta Menchu risked everything to advocate for the Mayan people and promote nonviolence across Me
Ages 9–12
Abuelo
Arthur Dorros
For the child facing a big move or a new environment, this story offers the steadying strength of a grandfather's wisdom
Ages 4–8
