Authentic Literature

Poor Belzi! He's trapped at the fair and cannot get back to the underworld because he has lost his horns. They will only grow back if he does bad things. Some children try to help him, but he's a pathologically good demon.

In 1913, during the Mexican Revolution, Petra Luna's mother dies. Before her father is forced to fight with the federales, the 12-year-old promises to take care of her grandmother and siblings. When the federales attack her town, Petra and her family...

This book is full of hope for a better future. The narrator imagines a world without conflict, poverty, pollution, inequalities, and judgements. With sparse text and gentle illustrations, it's a wonderful choice for classroom discussion.

Little Flea wonders why fleas don't fly and decides to climb onto a sleeping cat to think it over. When ideas fly...maybe even fleas can, too.

After hearing a story about a robin who tries to put out a fire, Mia and her class realize that even though they are small, they can make a difference. This story will inspire readers to act.

Blending real characters and real teams, the author uses soccer with one goal in mind: to tell a story of dreams and hope. Will the worst team in the world be able to tie or defeat the legendary Brazil?

In the six short stories included here you'll find characters who reach their goals thanks to love, persistence, and friendship. Two of those characters are a worm that wants to be a butterfly and a boy that finds friends in the sea.

With very little text, this picture book conveys the profound message that to achieve our goals, sometimes we just need a little encouragement.

Tami is highly praised for always being on time, braking smoothly, and never being distracted. At night, he asks himself questions about nature. One day, instead of passengers, he is asked to transport dried fruit and nuts. Halfway during his trip, a...

Antonia Rodenas is an award-winning author. This book presents five of her works in one: Quiero mi chupete, Un puñado de besos, Sueños, Al corro de las palabras, and Cerca de la selva.

Juanita is a charming girl who lives in a world of dreams, adventures, and especially books. Her joy and optimism are infectious. These stories teach readers about contemporary Colombian culture as well.

Alejandro wants to manage his own newspaper, but of course, he doesn't have reporters, money or the slightest idea of how to write an article! Children will learn a very valuable lesson as Alejandro fights the odds to make his dream come true. This...

Huvez, who dreams of being a writer, composes fantastic stories about trees when he hears about an author who has been incarcerated for writing about nature.

This profound novel takes place in Bombay. It addresses the issues of poverty and child labor in India. Readers witness the stark reality of ten-year-old Agni and his family. In spite of having to work in a laundry everyday and live in a house without...

Once upon a time, there was a man who had everything he ever wanted, but he still was not happy where he lived. He moved all over the world, but each place was too loud, too quiet, too messy, etc. Will he ever find the perfect home?

Ibrahim distributes mail in Baghdad on his motorcycle. In his pocket, he has a mysterious letter that he is determined to deliver no matter what the cost. The novel shows how families survive in war-torn regions and provides a wonderful overview of...