PreK-8

In this bilingual memoir, Monica Brown presents a touching tribute to her mother and grandmother. These important women passed down a love for art, imagination, and adventure. Readers will be inspired to create their own family histories and traditions.

In this bilingual story, Daniel goes to a family reunion, convinced that it will be a big bore. Instead, he befriends a cousin he didn't even know he had and discovers the importance of family. Pastel illustrations chronicle the reunion activities, from...

This anthology of poems and stories from Mexico, illustrated with the brilliant and vivid paintings of Mexican artists, provides a truly captivating experience for the reader. Each poem or story is presented in its original Spanish form, alongside the...

José M. Hernández recounts his rise from migrant farm worker to astronaut in this bilingual autobiography. Readers will be inspired to see how he never gave up and was able to achieve his dream.

The author shares his experiences of fleeing the civil war in El Salvador and sneaking across three borders with his father in order to join his mother in the United States. One constant and solace during the journey were the new shoes his mother sent...

Renowned author Julia Alvarez re-creates the legend of Dominican folk character La Vieja Belen in this delightful bilingual rhyming story, beautifully illustrated by Dominican artist Ruddy Núñez. Alvarez's retelling keeps the magic of the traditional...

This bilingual poem about cooking little tamales teaches readers all about the importance of the corn crop in Central America from pre-Columbian times to the present. Any portion of the recipe requiring adult participation or supervision is marked with...

Two young siblings make salsa in a molcajete. The recipe is shared in the verses.

A small, tired, and ill speckled hen that spends a rainy day flying in front of her window, arouses in Natalia nostalgia for her grandfather, who stayed in El Salvador. She then is determined to save the hen and moves heaven and earth to do so.

In this adaptation of a folk tale from Oaxaca, Mexico, young Juan dreams of having his own patch of land so he can plant corn, squash, and beans like his father and grandfather before him. Illustrations in richly hued earth tones show how Juan...

The author remembers the day in which the Spirit of the Corn visited the restaurant that his family owned in El Salvador. The narration is full of suspense and impregnated with the delicious scents that surrounded the kitchen and that remain intact in...

Jorge Argueta teaches children how to make guacamole in this illustrated, bilingual poem.

Sofi is drawn to the colorful mural with images of Puerto Rico that she walks by in her neighborhood. One day on her way home from the store, she finds herself transported to Old San Juan with the characters from the painting. She has a great time...

Kathleen Contreras follows up her debut picture book Braids/Trencitas with a loving portrait of family and Mexican culture. In Sweet Memories/Dulces recuerdos, a young boy and his grandfather share memories and their love of paletas, the delicious...

This bilingual story shows the importance of family and of reading, while also emphasizing the rewards of passing along cultural traditions. Beautiful illustrations portray the moving story of Bela and her grandma, who love to tell stories, braid hair,...

Once again, Lomas Garza takes the reader to her hometown of Kingsville, Texas, near the border of Mexico. Through vibrant paintings and warm, personal stories, she brings to life more loving memories of growing up in a traditional Mexican American...

Through heartfelt poems in both English and Spanish, Jorge poignantly conveys his feeling about his life as a newly arrived Mexican immigrant in the United States. Trying to fit in at school yet still hold on to his family heritage, Jorge describes his...

Long ago in ancient Mexico, the sun disappeared. The animals abandoned hope after a desperate search--all except for the brave lizard who would not give up until she brought back light and warmth to everyone.

This Zapotec legend from Oaxaca, Mexico tells the story of a woman so beautiful that the river falls in love with her. While most of the people in the town revere her, others fear her and drive her away. Much to their surprise, the river goes with her,...

In this colorful book, Mexican American author and artist Carmen Lomas Garza shares her warm memories of growing up in the traditional Hispanic community of Kingsville, Texas. Vivid descriptions in Spanish and English accompany the artist’s beautiful...