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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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The Flying Girl: How Aída de Acosta Learned to Soar
Margarita Engle
Take flight with Aida de Acosta in this inspiring true account of the very first woman to pilot a motorized aircraft int
Ages 4–8
Friday Night is Papa Night
Ruth A. Sonneborn
Friday nights are usually full of family joy when Papa returns, but the evening turns to worry when he fails to walk thr
Ages 4–8
Joe Cinders
Marianne Mitchell
Dusty boots and a big fiesta set the stage for Joe Cinders in this Western-style retelling of the classic Cinderella sto
Ages 4–8
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La Línea
Ann Jaramillo
Fifteen-year-old Miguel sets out on a dangerous journey from Mexico to California, but his sister’s refusal to stay behi
Ages 12–18
Sofia Martinez #1
My Family Adventure
Jacqueline Jules
Seven-year-old Sofia turns every day into an adventure in these three stories featuring cheerful art and simple Spanish
Ages 5–8
Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle
Hilda Eunice Burgos
Ana Maria chases a prestigious music scholarship in New York City while balancing the vibrant, chaotic realities of her
Ages 8–12
The Color of My Words
Lynn Joseph
For the child finding their voice through creativity while navigating family secrets and the courage to stand up for the
Ages 10–14
Enchantment of the World
Brazil
Ann Heinrichs
For the curious student researching a country report or wanting to explore life in the Southern Hemisphere: a comprehens
Ages 8–12
He Forgot to Say Goodbye
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
For the teenager navigating the heavy silence of a father's absence and looking for a friend who truly understands the w
Ages 14–18
In the Shadow of the Alamo
Sherry Garland
Young Lorenzo Bonifacio finds himself caught in the middle of history as he joins General Santa Anna’s army during the s
Ages 10–14
Doctor Coyote: A Native American Aesop's Fables
John Bierhorst
Centuries-old fables from Spain take on new life in the American Southwest as the clever Native American coyote becomes
Ages 7–12
The Royal Diaries #19
Lady of Palenque: Flower of Bacal
Anna Kirwan
A Mayan princess named Green Jay journals her long journey through the Kingdom of Bacal to meet the powerful King Fire K
Ages 8–13
Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America
Margarita Longoria
Personal essays, poems, and graphic stories celebrate the vibrant and complex reality of growing up Mexican-American in
Ages 12–18
Sinfonía de cuna
Nicanor Parra
Witty animals navigate the ups and downs of life in this clever, illustrated poem that reimagines traditional children's
Ages 6–9
The Moonlit Vine
Elizabeth Santiago
Tracing her lineage back through centuries of Puerto Rican history gives Taína the strength she needs to support her com
Ages 12–18
Planting Hope: A Portrait of Photographer Sebastião Salgado
Philip Hoelzel
Watercolor illustrations follow the journey of a Brazilian photojournalist who used his lens and his passion for nature
Ages 4–8
A Night of Tamales and Roses
Joanna H. Kraus
A little flower girl worries she has ruined her sister's wedding day after a case of the jitters causes a mistake during
Ages 4–8
Love, Amalia
Alma Flor Ada, Gabriel M. Zubizarreta
Amalia finds a way through the grief of her grandmother’s passing by immersing herself in the vibrant stories and tradit
Ages 8–12
Waiting for the Biblioburro
Monica Brown
Books are scarce in Ana's village until a librarian arrives with two hardworking donkeys to bring stories to the childre
Ages 5–8
Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del Arcoíris
Linda Elovitz Marshall
Ixchel longs to weave like her ancestors, but when thread is too expensive, she finds a brilliant way to turn colorful p
Ages 4–8
René #1
René Has Two Last Names / René tiene dos apellidos
René Colato Laínez
René shares the story behind his two last names, showing how his full name carries the history and pride of his mother a
Ages 4–8
Girl Named Rosita, A: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!
Anika Aldamuy Denise
Rosita travels from Puerto Rico to the bright lights of stardom, breaking barriers as the legendary Rita Moreno through
Ages 4–8
Blanca's Feather
Antonio Hernández Madrigal
When her favorite hen Blanca goes missing before the animal blessing, Rosalía finds a creative way to ensure her pet is
Ages 4–8
Libertad
Bessie Flores Zaldívar
Libertad turns to poetry to navigate her identity and a tense presidential election, wondering if true self-expression i
Ages 14–18
