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¡GOOOOL! A Bilingual Book of Soccer
¡GOOOOL! A Bilingual Book of Soccer
PreK to 2nd grade
A bilingual book that celebrates the love of soccer. Great for young soccer fans and learning Spanish words.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Picture Books
The best Hispanic Heritage Month picture books for parents and teachers, sorted by grade. Read alouds from our channel come first.
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Latino stories, families, and heroes for September 15 to October 15.
23 books · 1 with a read aloud on our channel
Alma and How She Got Her Name
Alma and How She Got Her Name
PreK to 3rd grade
Alma thinks her name is way too long, until her father tells her the story behind each part. A warm Caldecott Honor book about family history and identity.
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Carmela Full of Wishes
Carmela Full of Wishes
PreK to 2nd grade
On her birthday, Carmela finally gets to tag along on her brother's errands and finds a dandelion to wish on. A tender story about family, hope, and siblings.
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Dreamers
Dreamers
PreK to 3rd grade
Yuyi Morales tells how she came to the U.S. with her baby son and found a new home in the public library. A gorgeous love letter to books and immigrant families.
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Islandborn
Islandborn
PreK to 3rd grade
Lola has to draw the Island where she was born but can't remember it, so she gathers memories from her neighbors. A vibrant story about heritage and belonging.
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Last Stop on Market Street
Last Stop on Market Street
PreK to 2nd grade
CJ asks why he doesn't have what others have as he and his grandma ride the bus across town, and Nana helps him see the beauty around them. A Newbery Medal winner about gratitude and community.
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My Papi Has a Motorcycle
My Papi Has a Motorcycle
PreK to 3rd grade
Daisy rides around her California hometown on the back of her papi's motorcycle, noticing all the changes. A loving celebration of fathers, daughters, and community.
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Areli Is a Dreamer: A True Story
Areli Is a Dreamer: A True Story
K to 3rd grade
Areli stays in Mexico with her grandmother until she can join her parents in New York, then learns to make a new home. A heartfelt true story of immigration.
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Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
PreK to 3rd grade
Young Teresa Carreño used music to heal her heart after fleeing Venezuela, then played the piano at the White House for President Lincoln. Lyrical and inspiring.
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Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
K to 2nd grade
Daniela and her best friend Evelyn share one last day together before Evelyn moves away. A tender, honest look at the sadness of saying goodbye to a friend.
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Mango, Abuela, and Me
Mango, Abuela, and Me
K to 3rd grade
Mia and her abuela don't share a language, so Mia teaches her English with help from a parrot named Mango. A tender story about family and patience.
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Messi's Magic: How Lionel Messi Became the G.O.A.T.
Messi's Magic: How Lionel Messi Became the G.O.A.T.
PreK to 3rd grade
This picture book biography follows Lionel Messi from a small boy in Argentina to one of the greatest soccer players ever. Great for young fans who dream big.
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Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation
Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation
1st to 5th grade
Years before Brown v. Board, Sylvia Mendez's family fought to let her attend a whites only school in California. An important true story every kid should know.
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She's Got This
She's Got This
PreK to 2nd grade
Zoe loves gymnastics, but a fall off the beam makes her want to give up. Olympian Laurie Hernandez cheers on every kid learning to try again after a tumble.
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Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla
Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla
PreK to 3rd grade
Follow Selena from singing with her family's band to becoming the Queen of Tejano music. A joyful biography for kids who love to sing.
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Call Me Roberto!: Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos
Call Me Roberto!: Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos
2nd to 5th grade
Roberto Clemente insists on being called by his real name as he becomes a baseball star and a voice for Latino players. Inspiring for sports fans.
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Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
K to 5th grade
Jose Guadalupe Posada's playful skeleton drawings became icons of the Day of the Dead. A fascinating artist biography with bold art, great for October.
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Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
4th to 5th grade
Cesar Chavez grows from a farm boy to a leader of peaceful protest for migrant workers. An inspiring biography about standing up for fairness.
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A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters
A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters
K to 5th grade
A girl and her father explore the painted books of the ancient Mexica people. A beautiful look at Indigenous history.
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A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen
A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen
3rd to 5th grade
Chef Jose Andres feeds people in disaster zones around the world through World Central Kitchen. An inspiring true story about using your talents to help.
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Viva Frida
Viva Frida
K to 5th grade
Frida Kahlo's world comes alive through handmade puppets, photographs, and simple bilingual text. A Caldecott Honor book that celebrates imagination and how artists see.
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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
The Questioneers seriesPreK to 2nd grade
After her abuelo is hurt at the town dump, Sofia decides to turn it into a park and takes her idea all the way to City Hall. A spirited story about speaking up.
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¡Habla conmigo!
¡Habla conmigo!
My First Learn-to-Talk seriesPreK
A Spanish board book from the learn to talk series that invites toddlers to practice simple first words. A great pick for bilingual families and early talkers.
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