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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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¡Siempre and Always!
Valeria Mar
Zac honors his grandfather through the colors of fall and the traditions of Dia de los Muertos, keeping their bond alive
Ages 4–8
Wepa
J. de la Vega
Mia is tired of being called messy and loud until her Abuela explains that her high energy is actually a magical spark c
Ages 4–8
Macho!
Victor Villasenor
Seventeen-year-old Roberto leaves Mexico for the grueling fruit fields of California, facing the raw reality of migrant
Ages 14–18
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What the Moon Saw
Laura Resau
Fourteen-year-old Clara travels to the mountains of Oaxaca to meet her grandparents and discovers a world of spirit wate
Ages 10–14
The Mexican Dreidel
Linda Elovitz Marshall, Ilan Stavans
Danielito brings his dreidel to his grandmother’s neighborhood and finds a way to blend his Janucá traditions with the n
Ages 4–8
In Nueva York
Nicholasa Mohr
For the teen navigating the complexities of city life, cultural heritage, and the search for home within a vibrant, grit
Ages 13–18
Nilda
Nicholasa Mohr
For the child navigating a changing neighborhood or family dynamic, this classic story captures the bittersweet transiti
Ages 10–14
Little Golden Book Biographies
Frida Kahlo
Silvia López
Experience the life of the iconic Mexican painter who used vibrant folk art and surrealism to express her chronic pain a
Ages 4–8
The Story Of: A Biography Book for New Readers
The Story of Selena Quintanilla
Gloria Arjona
For the young dreamer who loves to sing and wants to see how hard work and family support can turn a passion into a glob
Ages 6–9
My Itty-Bitty Bio
The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda
Frank Berrios
For the young artist or dreamer who feels caught between two worlds, this biography shows how one boy's heritage and pas
Ages 6–9
Who Was? Graphic Novels
Who Was Frida Kahlo?
Terry Blas, Who HQ
For the child finding their own voice through art, this biography explores how Frida Kahlo turned her pain and heritage
Ages 8–12
Little Golden Book Biography
Jenna Ortega: A Little Golden Book Biography
Heather E. Schwartz
For the young fan who dreams of the spotlight, this biography follows Jenna Ortega's journey from child actress to the i
Ages 7–11
Chato #2
Chato and the Party Animals
Gary Soto
For the child who wants to do something special for a friend or feels bad about a silly mistake. A vibrant celebration o
Ages 4–8
Hurricane Dancers
Margarita Engle
Award-winning verse reflects the beauty of nature and Cuban heritage through the rhythmic and soulful voice of a Young P
Ages 12–18
Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun
Jonny Garza Villa
A secret long-distance romance through a screen suddenly becomes very real, forcing Julian to decide if he is ready for
Ages 14–18
Spirits of the High Mesa
Floyd Martinez
For the child feeling caught between the comforts of their family's past and the fast-paced changes of the modern world.
Ages 8–12
Frida Kahlo And Her Animalitos
Monica Brown
Mexican painter Frida Kahlo expressed her identity and her chronic pain through bold, fantastical portraits often inspir
Ages 4–8
Too Many Tamales
Gary Soto
Panic sets in for Maria when she realizes her mother's wedding ring is missing after a busy afternoon of kneading dough
Ages 4–8
Little Golden Book Biography
Rita Moreno: A Little Golden Book Biography
Maria Correa
For the child who needs to see that their dreams are valid even when they feel like an outsider. A look at how persevera
Ages 5–8
She Persisted
She Persisted: Pura Belpré
Chelsea Clinton, Marilisa Jiménez García, Meg Medina
For the child who loves stories but doesn't see their own culture on the shelves, this book shows how one librarian chan
Ages 6–9
Bonita and the Christmas Star
Emma Gonzalez
For the family celebrating their heritage during the holidays, this story follows Bonita as she prepares for a special p
Ages 4–8
Laughing out Loud, I Fly
Juan Felipe Herrera
For the child exploring their roots, these energetic bilingual poems celebrate the warmth of family and the vibrant land
Ages 8–12
Tito Puente, Mambo King / Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo
Monica Brown
Trace the rhythmic life of Tito Puente as he grows from a boy making music in Spanish Harlem to a world-renowned percuss
Ages 4–8
Baby Professor
The Aztecs' Many Gods
Baby Professor
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how Aztec rituals and beliefs were often misrepresented by explorers to justi
Ages 6–10
