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An environmental picture book that connects young children with the positive emotions drawn from Mother Earth as the creator of all life.
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¡Día de playa!
A joyful Spanish-language early reader with colorful picture support that will have readers reaching for their beach towels!
Recommended for middle grade shelves in need of funny, poignant Spanish novels.
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Pablo Picasso
An excellent collection of Spanish biographies for younger readers, these titles are solid nonfiction choices.
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Que tu vida sea deliciosa
The visual representation of traditions being handed down through generations makes this a powerful read-aloud for the holidays and beyond.
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Valiente como un león
A charming text that all readers can relate to and which will help them find the bravery within.
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Magia: En una tierra muy lejana
A beautiful ode to home that will resonate with children of all ages. A must purchase.
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Elena monta en bici
This repeated and reassuring text will remind beginning readers that no matter how many times you may fall, you can always try again.
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Pero ¿por qué no te duermes?
A lighthearted picture book and eccentric bedtime story for those who want a laugh before dozing off.
A bilingual text that offers an empathetic look at how immigrant children start to learn little by little, and adapt to their surroundings and friends.
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1o a la derecha
A charming detective picture book for curious children who enjoy decoding visual clues.
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Michelle Obama
Making the lives of these important political figures accessible to younger readers, these “Little People, Big Dreams en Español” titles are perfect for Spanish biography collections.
Much-needed representation and a universal problem make this sweet, family-centered tale a must for Spanish-language picture book shelves.
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VÁMONOS: Los Angeles
A great choice for families prepping little ones for a visit to Los Angeles or for proud Angelenos themselves.
Perfect as a read-aloud or for imagination stretching, this quirky book will make for rich discussions and mind-blowing conclusions.
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The Life of/La vida de Salazar
These are best when shared aloud with young children. Purchase where there are gaps in bilingual board book shelves.
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Un árbol para Emmy
A lovely and joyous picture book that highlights overcoming obstacles with determination and patience; it also celebrates the importance of taking care of the environment.
A singular picture book for curious kids who appreciate layers of meaning and reflection in their stories
Filled with fun and silliness, this Spanish early reader series is a good choice for children who are learning to read and who enjoy fantastical stories.
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Una tormenta llamada Katrina
An important story of survival and small victories during devastating times. A good choice for Spanish-language shelves looking for realistic and historical works.
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Luz Lucero, niña astronauta
The combination of the appealing art, focus on women in STEM, and charming premise, will make this a fun choice for space-themed read-alouds.
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Dormir a pata suelta
An informative book that has a plethora of uses, including as a read-aloud, research text, or for the fact lover of any age.
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La rebelión de las verduras
Definitely a text that will be enjoyed by older children with some reading proficiency; this would also make for a fun read-aloud.
This heartfelt novel will open up the way for important discussions on mental health, and is a necessary and important choice for middle grade Spanish collections.
This text could potentially be the most fun read-aloud in the entire school library. Purchase for all Spanish-language shelves.
A great choice for those looking to have child-friendly and necessary conversations about race and racism. Recommended for all libraries.
Highly recommended to shelve with other silly bathtime reads; ideal for little ones who need to be coaxed into the nightly ritual.
This little book preaches an important message of acceptance and respect without didacticism. Purchase for all bilingual shelves.–
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Un adiós especial
A candid story reflecting real-life issues in a simple, child-friendly narrative. A solid choice for Spanish-language early reader shelves.
A beautifully designed read-aloud that celebrates the importance of knowing more than one language, while also shedding light on what first-generation immigrants went through to make that possible today.
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La muestra de talentos
A familiar, easy-to-read story for Spanish-language collections in need of school-based stories.
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Leo va a la peluquería
A great (and stylish) addition to Spanish board book collections for children.
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La casa de Lily y Milo
An interactive title that is sure to become a favorite, perfect for Spanish picture book collections for children.
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Libro de las arenas movedizas
Funny and informative, this resource can be used for a variety of extension activities. A great addition to Spanish collections for children.
A story about the power of sisterhood with a just as powerful warning for our environmental future. Purchase for all Spanish-language collections.
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Porque te amo mucho
An appealing addition to Spanish board book collections, and a great choice for fans of Emma Dodd.
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Perro malo
This early reader about behavior will connect with young kids who will interpret the body and facial expressions of the characters and understand the narrative through the visuals.
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Un paseo por la ciudad
A lively picture book focusing on the many wonders that can be seen in a busy city, this title is a fun and interactive addition to Spanish picture book collections.
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Me encantan los insectos
An engaging Spanish-language and STEM-based early reader for preschool-age children who like (and even dislike) insects.
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Malvarina: Quiero ser bruja
An animated and highly illustrated middle grade tale with a plucky heroine, this book will bewitch readers.
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Manual para espías
A great choice where books by Tanya Lloyd Kyi are popular and where high interest nonfiction is needed.
This picture book for older readers will need a good deal of scaffolding and context before tackling as part of a social studies curriculum. Still, a powerful work that is totally worth it.
Unique and mesmerizing, this layered Spanish-language picture book is sure to inspire endless thoughts and discussions, and would be an excellent addition to picture book collections for children.
A fun addition to Spanish picture book collections that will encourage readers to be rock stars in and out of the classroom.
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Un gol más
With a teamwork theme that emphasizes playing nicely with all friends, this early reader will resonate with young children who are experiencing cooperative and social play at school.
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El pirata de la pata de pato
A hilarious addition to Spanish-language picture book collections for children, and an excellent choice for reading aloud.
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Caballo y Mosca: ¡Pintalo!
A colorful and humorous early reader book to introduce the concept of preparation when engaging in a project.
A colorful, early reader book that will teach primary grade children facts about the changing seasons in the northern hemisphere.
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Sana, sana, colita de rana
A great choice for bilingual collections, where lucha libre is a staple. Shelve alongside Niño Wrestles the World by Yuyi Morale and the “Lucía Luchadora” books by Cynthia Leonor Garza.
A delightful, early reader book that will bring some laughs and enjoyment to a read-aloud activity.
A wonderful choice for Spanish-language picture book that would make a great summer read. Kids will want to dip right in.
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Entre máquinas inteligentes
A dynamic package that will pique the interest of scientists, inventors, and kids who thought they were not interested in either.
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A gato le gusta el rojo
A delightful early reader book about colors that will be a fun choice for preschoolers.
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Me gusta mi bici
A Spanish-language early reader that will connect with preschool-age children with lively and humorous illustrations of their favorite vehicles.
A lovely work inspired by Aztec art and perfect for gift giving or back-to-school read-alouds.
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Llama Llama Colores
Great selections for where Llama Llama is a favorite and Spanish-language board books are in need.
A lighthearted, straightforward early reader for primary grade children who enjoy humorous dinosaur stories and a hint of vocabulary challenge.
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Llama Llama Números
Great selections for where Llama Llama is a favorite and Spanish-language board books are in need.
A silly picture book that will have readers interacting with the main character, this is a great addition to Spanish picture book collections for children.
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Pitu le baila al mar
A beautiful story about embracing your dreams and yourself that is perfect for Spanish collections, especially those looking to fill gaps about body acceptance.
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Música en el jardín
A great pick for story time that is sure to be a hit with all your youngest readers.
A must for all budding gardeners and Spanish-language shelves.
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El elefante y la efímera
A wonderful selection for early elementary shelves and classroom read-alouds.
SLJ reviews the two seasons of the bilingual “Cantícos” digital shorts, based on Susie Jaramillo’s board books featuring traditional Latin American nursery rhymes, now available on NickJr.com and the NOGGIN app.
From advertising to book-making to producing animated digital shorts: Is there anything this Latinx author-illustrator can’t do?
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Gr 5–8—In this middle grade novel in verse, Engle transports readers to the world of 1870s Cuba...
Growing up in the 1970s in a home plagued by violence, divorce, and double standards, the award-winning author (who wrote this memoir in her 20s) struggled to exceed low expectations and a fraught relationship with her mother...
Gr 1–3—Each year, a boy spends the summer with his grandmother in her apartment in Spanish Harlem listening to her records...
Gr 5–8—Friends Justin and Sean, both 12, live in the Red Hook projects in Brooklyn, are Puerto Rican and African American, and have absentee fathers...
Gr 7–10—In one of his last books, the former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature ventured into the dystopian genre...
Gr 8 Up—Set in 1983 in the South Bronx, this coming-of-age tale by Afro-Latina Quintero presents the friendship between African American Smiles and Puerto Rican Nike against the backdrop of hip-hop, Reaganomics, and war in the Middle East...
Gr 1–3—A bilingual picture book biography about Pelé, the first man in the history of the sport to score 1,000 goals and become a living legend...
The 30th anniversary edition of Thomas's classic is as relevant today as when it was originally published in 1967...
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...
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...
Gr 9 Up—Originally published in 2005, this Americas Award winner was recently reissued for the 9/11 anniversary...
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author first burst onto the literary scene with this short story collection about a Dominican teen growing up in New Jersey...
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