It's Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month!
From September 15 to October 15, we honor the generations of Hispanic and Latine Americans who have shaped our culture and history. Check out the books we'll be reading in celebration of the month (and all year!), which feature Hispanic and Latine characters and experiences:
Jovita Wore Pants
By Aida Salazar and Illustrated By Molly Mendoza
Picture Book
Ages 6-9
The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights!
Tumble
By Adriana Hernández Bergstrom
Picture Book
Ages 4-6
This gorgeous, poetic story follows the unexpected journey of a lone tumbleweed making its way across the desert.
Trick-or-Treatasaurus (Alma's Way)
Friendship Club (Alma's Way)
Junior's Lost Tooth (Alma's Way)
Alma Speaks Up (Alma's Way)
Picture Books
Ages 4-8
Based on the hit PBS show Alma’s Way, created by Emmy Award-winning actor Sonia Manzano –- best known as Maria on Sesame Street.
Little Groot, Big Feelings
By Kiara Valdez
Picture Books
Ages 4-6
Marvel fan-favorite Groot stars in this original storybook that explores social emotional issues. With a kid-friendly art style and simple, preschool text Groot learns to get in touch with his feelings!
Invisible
By Christina Diaz Gonzalez and Illustrated By Gabriela Epstein
Graphic Novel (Graphix)
Ages 8-12
For fans of New Kid and Allergic, a must-have graphic novel about five very different students who are forced together by their school to complete community service... and may just have more in common than they thought.
Concealed
By Christina Diaz Gonzalez
Middle Grade
Ages 8-12
The 2022 Edgar Award Winner for Best Juvenile Mystery!
The Do Over
The Win Over
By Jennifer Torres
Middle Grade
Ages 8-12
The story about sisterhood, friendship, and the intricacies of blended families.
Horse Country 1-4
By Yamile Saied Mendez
Middle Grade
Ages 8-12
Welcome to Paradise Ranch, where everyone can get a second chance.
Witchlings
Witchlings 2: The Golden Frog Games
By Claribel A. Ortega
Middle Grade
Ages 8-12
With action-packed adventure, a coven of quirky witchlings, Claribel A. Ortega's signature humor, and girl-power vibes, you won't be able to put down this middle-grade Latine witch story, perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers or Harry Potter.
Join the Club, Maggie Diaz
Pack Your Bags, Maggie Diaz
By Nina Moreno
Middle Grade
Ages 8-12
Seventh grade is all about figuring out who you are -- good thing Maggie Diaz has the perfect plan!
Bad Princesses #1: Perfect Villains
Bad Princesses #2: Meet Me at Midnight
By Jennifer Torres
Middle Grade
Ages 8-12
Princesses don’t break the rules, but they may rewrite them…
The Cursed Moon
By Angela Cervantes
Middle Grade
Ages 8-12
Celebrated author Angela Cervantes' brand new novel combines a chilling ghost story with her award-winning, heartfelt storytelling style.
This is Our Place
By Vitor Martins
Young Adult
Ages 12 and up
Three teens -- in three different decades -- navigate life, love, and family in Vitor Martins' heartfelt new novel that spans generations. If the walls of Number 8 Sunflower Street could talk...
I Am Not Alone
By Francisco X. Stork
Young Adult
Ages 12 and up
This is a page-turning thriller and a sensitive story about mental health, love, and community that will appeal to anyone who has struggled with their place in the world, from award-winning author Francisco X. Stork.
