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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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Magic Tree House Fact Trackers #45
Llamas and the Andes
Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce
For the curious learner who wants to know the real science and history behind their favorite adventures in the Andes Mou
Ages 7–10
Willie Barnes Middle School Adventures
Willie Barnes Middle School Adventures
Guadalupe M. Espinoza
For the student navigating the complexities of middle school while exploring their Mexican American identity and heritag
Ages 10–14
Magical Cycle of the Seasons #2
From the Bellybutton of the Moon and Other Summer Poems
Francisco X. Alarcón
Vibrant bilingual verses and folk-art illustrations recreate the warmth of childhood summers spent in Mexico through fam
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Ages 6–10
What Can You Do With... #1
What Can You Do With a Paleta?
Carmen Tafolla
A cool, sweet fruit popsicle becomes the center of a young girl's vibrant neighborhood celebrations in this sun-drenched
Ages 3–7
The Tía Lola Stories #2
How Tía Lola Learned to Teach
Julia Alvarez
For the child navigating the blend of their family's heritage and their daily school life, Tía Lola shows how one person
Ages 8–12
Amada's Diary #2
Nana's Big Surprise
Amada Irma Pérez
Amada and her family build a chicken coop to help Nana find a glimmer of happiness while she grieves her husband in this
Ages 4–8
My Two Border Towns
David Bowles
For the child noticing the differences in how people live, this story highlights the bridge of kindness and shared cultu
Ages 4–8
A Flicker of Hope: A Story of Migration
Cynthia Harmony
For the child navigating the bittersweet emotions of a loved one's seasonal departure and the hopeful wait for their ret
Ages 4–8
One Speck of Truth
Caela Carter
For the child searching for their own history: a young girl travels to Cuba to uncover the family secrets her mother has
Ages 8–12
Magical Cycle of the Seasons #4
Iguanas in the Snow and Other Winter Poems / Iguanas en la nieve y otros poemas de invierno
Francisco X. Alarcón
Golden hills and redwood forests come alive in these bilingual verses celebrating the unique beauty of a California wint
Ages 6–10
A Library for Juana
Pat Mora
For the child who asks a million questions and refuses to stop learning, even when told to focus on other things.
Ages 6–9
Miss Quinces
Kat Fajardo
Sue dreams of summer camp but ends up at her family's traditional quinceañera celebration in this graphic novel about cu
Ages 8–12
A Song of Frutas
Margarita Engle
Walking the streets of Havana in her dreams, a young girl helps her grandfather sell fruit while wishing for an end to t
Ages 4–8
The Moon Within
Aida Salazar
For the child navigating the confusing arrival of puberty and wanting to honor their heritage while finding their own vo
Ages 8–12
Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American
Jasminne Mendez
For the child navigating what it means to belong to two cultures, this memoir in verse explores the beauty and complexit
Ages 8–12
Ten Hispanic American Authors
Christine Hill
For the student searching for role models and wanting to see their own heritage reflected in the world of literature and
Ages 10–14
An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio
Judith Ortiz Cofer
This collection of award-winning fiction and poetry captures the vibrant life, voices, and daily experiences of young pe
Ages 12–18
Fiesta U.S.A.
George Ancona
For children curious about how their neighbors celebrate heritage, this photo-essay explores vibrant Latin American trad
Ages 7–12
Call Me María
Judith Ortiz Cofer
For the teen feeling caught between two worlds, this poetic novel explores the ache of leaving home and the challenge of
Ages 12–17
The Year of Our Revolution
Judith Ortiz Cofer
For the teenager navigating the pull between traditional family roots and the urge to define their own path in a changin
Ages 12–18
Versos sencillos
José Martí
The rhythmic verses of a Cuban national hero celebrate the spirit of liberty and the natural beauty of a country fightin
Ages 8–14
Niño's Mask
Jeanette Winter
For the child who loves to play dress-up and is discovering who they are. A young boy explores different identities thro
Ages 3–7
Esperanza Rising
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Esperanza leaves her life of privilege in Mexico for a California labor camp, fighting to adapt and survive during the G
Ages 8–12
Esquivel!: Space-Age Sound Artist
Susan Wood
For the child who hears music in the clinking of glasses or the whir of a machine. This vibrant biography celebrates thi
Ages 6–9
