Dead Family Diaz

by P.J. Bracegirdle; illustrated by Poly Bernatene

Angelito Diaz is afraid of walking among the Living on the Day of the Dead, especially with his older sister, Estrellita, teasing him, but once in the Land of the Living, he quickly makes a new friend.

Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina

by Monica Brown, illustrated by Sara Palacios

A creative, unique, bilingual Peruvian Scottish-American-soccer-playing artist celebrates her uniqueness.

Bodega Cat

by Louie Chin

Told from the perspective of a spunky bodega-dwelling cat named Chip, this picture book story describes the ins and outs of a bustling neighborhood market filled with interesting friends, great food, hard work, and lots of fun.

Carmela Full of Wishes

by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian Robinson

Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect birthday wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home.

Island Born

by Junot Diaz; illustrated by Leo Espinosa

Lola was just a baby when her family left the Island, so when she has to draw it for a school assignment, she asks her family, friends, and neighbors about their memories of her homeland ... and in the process, comes up with a new way of understanding her own heritage.

Our Celebración!

by Susan Middleton Elya, illustrated by Ana Aranda

A brief rain shower does not dampen a Latino family's enjoyment of their town's parade and summer celebration, which includes street food, bands, a corn princess, and fireworks. Spanish words, interspersed in the rhyming text, are defined in a glossary.

Pepe and the Parade: a Celebration of Hispanic Heritage

by Tracey Kyle ; illustrated by Mirelle Ortega

Pepe, who is Mexican American, enjoys participating in a festival celebrating his heritage and that of his family and friends, who are from Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and many other countries. Includes an author's note about Hispanic American History month and the difference between the terms Hispanic and Latino.

Zombies Don't Eat Veggies! / ¡Los zombis no comen verduras!

by Megan Lacera & Jorge Lacera; illustrated by Jorge Lacera

Although Mo's parents insist he eat zombie cuisine, Mo craves vegetables and strives to get them to taste recipes made from his hidden garden. Includes recipes.

Alma and How She Got Her Name / Alma y cómo obtuvo su nombre

by Juana Martinez-Neal

When Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents.

Book fiesta! : celebrate Children's Day/Book Day; Celebremos El día de los niños/El día de los libros

by Pat Mora, illustrated by Rafael López

Children read aloud in various settings to celebrate of El día de los niños, or Children's Day, in this bilingual story. Includes facts about Mexico's annual celebration of children and the book fiestas that are often included.

Dreamers

by Yuyi Morales

What if you dreamed of a new life, and it came to you? What if that new life led you to a new country, where no one spoke your language, where you felt alone and ignored? What if you had to make that new place your home? What if you found that home in a world of books? And what if it all were true?

My Papi Has a Motorcycle

by Isabel Quintero, illustrated by Zeke Pena

When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. But as the sun sets purple-blue-gold behind Daisy Ramona and her papi, she knows that the love she feels will always be there. With vivid illustrations and text bursting with heart, My Papi Has a Motorcycle is a young girl's love letter to her hardworking dad and to memories of home that we hold close in the midst of change.

Vamos! Let's Go to the Market!

by Raul the Third

A 2020 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book Richard Scarry’s Busytown gets a Mexican-American makeover in the marketplace of a buzzing border town from Pura Belpré Medal-winning illustrator Raúl the Third. Bilingual in a new way, this book teaches readers simple words in Spanish as they experience the bustling life of a border town. Follow Little Lobo and his dog Bernabe as they deliver supplies to a variety of vendors, selling everything from sweets to sombreros, portraits to piñatas, and carved masks to comic books!