Diverse Books - Latino/Latinx, Hispanic, and Latin American Children

A family gathers for their Sunday menudo tradition, and through playful mishaps and counting in Spanish and English, they learn the value of teamwork and love.

From an award-winning author comes a vibrant and heartwarming story of the bond between grandmother and grandchild, with a touch of Puerto Rican magic! My abuela is a bruja. There is magic in everything she does. There is nothing more magical than a grandmother's love. But one lucky girl suspects her grandmother has actual magic. It's in the tun-tun-tun of the way she dances salsa, in the warmth of her hugs, and the delicious smell of her cooking....

"Join Pepe as he celebrates his Mexican-American heritage by participating in a celebration of Hispanic Christmas traditions"-- Provided by publisher. Includes glossary.

"A gorgeous picture book featuring a Mexican American family that's as comforting as a warm embrace--great for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and baby gifts! Every day for Luna starts and ends with Mami's apapachos--hugs that come from Mami's soul. Her warm cuddles fill Luna's heart, like stars fill the sky. They make her feel safe. They make her feel seen. But, oh no, Mami has to take a trip! What will Luna do without Mami's hugs? Maybe...apapachos...

A picture book that celebrates Hispanic American identity and the beauty of being part of two cultures. Presented in English and Spanish.

A little girl is excited to celebrate her big sister's quinceañera.

After a hurricane forces Pedrito to give up his rescue dog, he feels heartbroken--until his brother plays "Preciosa," a song about their beloved island. The music gives Pedrito the courage to hope, reminding him that even in hard times, everything can be okay.

"A moving portrait of the absence lost loved ones leave in our lives -- and the food traditions that keep their memories from fading. Lila and her Abuelo Carlos miss Abuela Ana. Without the sound of her laughter, the rhythm of her dancing, or the aromas of her cooking, home just isn't the same. So Lila devises a plan to hold onto every detail she can remember. She and Abuelo will make Abuela's signature dish -- sancocho! Off to the market they go,...

"Mamá tells her children a story that began when their papá was a niño, not far from here. Their abuelitas told stories of their antepasados, and their abuelo, a blacksmith, taught their papá how to make art from earth and fire. When abuelo died, papá took all those lessons to heart and crossed la frontera to el norte to follow his sueños. There, he worked and overcame barriers, known to many immigrants alike, to forge his own obra maestra:...

"A Mexican child who works selling dream catchers alongside his abuelito learns that treasuring the present moment is as important as chasing one's hopes and dreams for the future"-- Provided by publisher.