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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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Leyendas/Legends
Mónica Mancillas
For the family looking to connect with Latin American roots through the magic of storytelling. These bilingual myths off
Ages 8–12
Gold Dust
Geraldine McCaughrean
For the child grappling with how greed can change a community, this evocative story explores the impact of a gold rush o
Ages 9–12
Let the Whole Earth Sing Praise
Tomie dePaola
For families looking to instill a sense of wonder and thankfulness, this gentle prayer celebrates the connection between
Ages 2–5
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Child of the Flower-song People Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua
Gloria Amescua
For the child exploring their identity or heritage, this lyrical biography shows how one woman's pride in her roots pres
Ages 6–10
Island Creatures
Margarita Engle
For the teen navigating the complexities of heritage and home. This lyrical verse novel explores the deep emotional ties
Ages 12–18
Abuelo, the Sea, and Me
Ismée Williams
For children supporting a family member who misses their home country, this lyrical story explores how love and nature c
Ages 4–8
No Dogs Allowed!
Sonia Manzano
Iris and her neighbors are ready for a perfect day at Enchanted Lake, but the family dog creates a series of lively comp
Ages 4–8
No More Señora Mimí
Meg Medina
For the child adjusting to a change in their daily routine or saying goodbye to a trusted caregiver who has become like
Ages 4–8
Ellen Takes Flight: The Life of Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
Doreen Rappaport
For the child who loves to ask 'how' and 'why,' this inspiring biography shows how lifelong curiosity and hard work can
Ages 6–9
The Beautiful Butterfly A Folktale from Spain
Judy Sierra
A beautiful butterfly with a love for music loses her husband to a hungry fish, leading to a strange and funny encounter
Ages 4–8
Tell Us We're Home
Marina Tamar Budhos
For the teen navigating the space between two worlds, this story explores the search for belonging when your family's li
Ages 12–16
Discovering the Inca Ice Maiden
Johan Reinhard
High atop Mount Ampato, a 500-year-old mystery is revealed in this firsthand account of the discovery and scientific stu
Ages 8–12
Petra Luna #1
Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna
Alda P. Dobbs
For the child grappling with sudden change or family responsibility, Petra's journey through the Mexican Revolution offe
Ages 8–12
Hispanic Star
Bad Bunny
Claudia Romo Edelman, Ann Dávila Cardinal
For the child who loves music and wonders how a grocery store bagger became a global icon by staying true to his roots.
Ages 8–12
Penny from Heaven
Jennifer L. Holm
Penny wants a 1953 summer of baseball and ice cream, but family feuds and historical prejudices threaten to keep her wor
Ages 8–12
Bye Land, Bye Sea
René Spencer, Rodolfo Montalvo
For the child facing a big move who needs to know that home isn't just a place, but something we carry with us through o
Ages 4–8
Recipe for Adventure #5
Rio de Janeiro!
Giada De Laurentiis, Brandi Dougherty
Magical ingredients whisk Alfie and Emilia away to Rio de Janeiro to taste local flavors, hear vibrant music, and dance
Ages 7–10
Lincoln Mendoza #2
Pacific Crossing
Gary Soto
While studying kempo in Japan for the summer, Lincoln bonds with his host brother over baseball and family while learnin
Ages 10–14
Ghost Squad
Claribel A. Ortega
For the child who cherishes family stories and isn't afraid of things that go bump in the night, this spooky adventure c
Ages 8–12
The Goldsmith's Daughter
Tanya Landman
In ancient Tenochtitilan, a girl born into a life of drudgery secretly masters the forbidden art of goldwork while her c
Ages 12–18
Hispanic Star
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Claudia Romo Edelman, Sara E. Echenique
For the child who loves to sing, dance, and tell stories, this biography follows Lin-Manuel Miranda's path from a creati
Ages 8–12
The Emperor's New Groove
The Emperor's New Groove: Novelization
Disney Book Group
A selfish emperor transformed into a llama must learn to trust a kind villager to reclaim his throne and outwit his powe
Ages 8–12
Uno Más, One More
Silvia López
For the child who gets frustrated when things don't go as planned, this rhythmic tale shows how patience and help from o
Ages 4–8
Cousins in the Time of Magic #1
Cousins in the Time of Magic
Emma Otheguy
For the child exploring their family's roots, this magical adventure weaves together the bonds of cousinship and the dis
Ages 8–12
