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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
By format:
Chapter Books
(424)
Young Adult
(67)
Picture Books
(29)
Graphic Novels
(25)
Middle Grade
(12)
Poetry
(11)
Early Readers
(5)
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3–5
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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
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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 HQ Graphic Novels
Who Was Frida Kahlo?
Terry Blas
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
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: The First Caribbean Pirate Shipwreck
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
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
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
Cesar Chavez
Consuelo Rodriguez
For children learning about the power of standing up for others and how one person's dedication can create fair conditio
Ages 7–12
Sleeping with the Lights On
David Unger
For the child feeling anxious about big world changes or moving to a place where everything feels different and unfamili
Ages 9–12
Niños
María José Ferrada
Poetic verses serve as a gentle, empathetic tribute to the children who were lost during a difficult period of Chilean h
Ages 9–14
Daughter of Madrugada
Frances M. Wood
For the child grappling with a changing world and a shifting sense of home following major life transitions and cultural
Ages 9–13
With Lots of Love
Jenny Torres Sanchez
For the child who misses a faraway relative and needs to feel that love transcends distance through familiar smells, tas
Ages 4–8
The Red Umbrella
Christina Diaz Gonzalez
For children processing the anxiety of a major move or separation, this story explores the courage it takes to leave hom
Ages 10–14
