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Lion Island: Cuba's Warrior of Words
Gr 5–8—In this middle grade novel in verse, Engle transports readers to the world of 1870s Cuba...
The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano
Gr 7 Up—This 2008 Pura Belpré Medal-winning biography presents the true story of a Cuban slave who escaped to become a celebrated poet...
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music
Gr 1–4—The award-winning Cuban American author has made her mark on children's literature with her powerful portrayals of little-known aspects of Cuban history, often shedding light on the Afro-Cuban experience...
Cinnamon Girl: Letters Found Inside a Cereal Box
Gr 9 Up—Originally published in 2005, this Americas Award winner was recently reissued for the 9/11 anniversary...
Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Gr 1–5—A visually stunning picture book biography about modern art phenomenon Jean-Michel Basquiat...
Shadowshaper
Gr 7 Up—The 2015 SLJ Best Book follows Afro-Latina Sierra Santiago as she discovers that she's part of a long line of shadowshapers, people with the ability to infuse magic into their art in order to fight off demons...
The Trouble with Half a Moon
Gr 5–8—Ever since her brother's death, Dellie's life has been quiet and sad...
Draw!
PreS-Gr 3—Based on the Afro-Puerto Rican artist's childhood, beloved and award-winning illustrator Colón's wordless work, created with watercolor and colored pencils, depicts a sickly boy who uses his creativity to escape the confines of his bed...
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