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Latin American Culture

Latin American Culture Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

1,274 books about latin american culture

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Cover of Yo Soy Muslim

For the child navigating a multicultural identity, this lyrical letter from a father celebrates the beauty and strength

Cover of Tía Fortuna's New Home

Tía Fortuna's New Home

For the child grappling with the bittersweet nature of change and saying goodbye to a beloved home, this story explores

Cover of From My Window

For the child who loves to watch the world go by. This vibrant celebration of community helps kids find beauty and wonde

Cover of Lady of Guadalupe, The

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Lady of Guadalupe, The

Tomie dePaola

For the child seeking to understand the power of humble faith and the origins of a beloved cultural icon, this classic r

Ages 5–10

Cover of Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

For children learning how families honor loved ones who have passed, this vibrant story transforms grief into a joyful c

Cover of When We Make It

When We Make It

Elisabet Velasquez

For the teenager navigating the weight of family expectations, cultural identity, and the struggle to rise above poverty

Cover of Calling the Doves / El canto de las palomas

Calling the Doves / El canto de las palomas

Juan Felipe Herrera

The son of migrant workers recalls his first eight years in the California fields and the parents who inspired his futur

Cover of Juan Bobo Goes to Work

Juan Bobo Goes to Work

Generations of laughter follow Juan Bobo, a beloved Puerto Rican folk hero whose well-meaning efforts often lead to hila

Cover of The Most Beautiful Place in the World

The Most Beautiful Place in the World

Seven-year-old Juan shines shoes on the streets of Guatemala to earn his keep while holding onto big dreams for a differ

Cover of Big Bushy Mustache

Big Bushy Mustache

Ricky wants to look just like his father, but when the mustache from his school costume goes missing, he needs a little

Cover of Becoming Naomi León

Becoming Naomi León

Pam Muñoz Ryan

Naomi’s quiet life at the trailer park is upended when her mother returns, sparking a journey to Mexico to find her voic

Cover of Say My Name

Six children proudly share the traditions, ancestors, and deep cultural histories woven into the names their families ha

Cover of Cuba In My Pocket

Cuba In My Pocket

Adrianna Cuevas

For the child grappling with a big move or feeling caught between two worlds, this story offers a mirror for the ache of

Cover of Out of Darkness

Out of Darkness

Ashley Hope Pérez

For teens grappling with the weight of history and systemic injustice. This story navigates the intersections of race an

Cover of Isabel's House of Butterflies

Isabel's House of Butterflies

For the child grappling with the weight of family responsibility and the difficult choice between preserving nature and

Cover of My Big Family

Yanitzia Canetti

For the child who loves to talk about their relatives, this story celebrates the joy of belonging to a big, bustling fam

Cover of Woven in Moonlight

Woven in Moonlight

Ximena uses her ability to spin moonlight into thread to infiltrate the usurper’s palace, but she soon discovers a path

Cover of Barely Missing Everything

Barely Missing Everything

For the teenager navigating the weight of family secrets and systemic barriers while trying to define their own future i

Cover of Sundust

Two siblings hop over a rock wall into a vast desert world where turtle shells and prickly trees become gateways for the

Cover of I Want to Ride the Tap Tap

I Want to Ride the Tap Tap

Danielle Joseph

For the child who loves the hum of engines and the buzz of a busy street, this vibrant journey celebrates the patience a

Cover of Ratoncito Pérez and the Lost Coin Ratoncito Pérez y la Moneda Perdida

Ratoncito Pérez and the Lost Coin Ratoncito Pérez y la Moneda Perdida

The magical tradition of the tooth-collecting mouse comes to life in this bilingual tale of surprises left behind for ch

Cover of Ophelia After All

Ophelia After All

Between rose-gardening and high school endings, Ophelia realizes her new feelings for Talia don't fit the boy-crazy imag

Cover of Pedro, the Angel of Olvera Street

Pedro, the Angel of Olvera Street

For the child preparing to lead a special ceremony or performance, this gentle story celebrates the beauty of tradition

Cover of Iveliz Explains It All

Iveliz Explains It All

Andrea Beatriz Arango

Iveliz is trying to manage seventh grade, her Abuela’s arrival from Puerto Rico, and the frustration of others not under