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• Squawk of Spanish

  Aldeman, Gabriella,

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  When Abuela’s parrot Lorito, who helps translate, disappears for a day, Max and Abuela must figure out how to communicate and discover that their English and Spanish do not have to be perfect - it’s the trying that counts!

• The Ofrenda That We Built

  Gutiérrez, Jolene,

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  Inspired by the classic nursery rhyme “The House That Jack Built,” this spirited picture book celebrates family traditions and the memory of loved ones and invites readers to help build a colorful ofrenda, a home altar full of symbols and meaning,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Am Salsa

  Azúa Kramer, Jackie,

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  A shy young girl learns to believe in herself, embrace her culture, and enjoy family time as she learns how to salsa.

• I Am La Chiva!

  the Colorful Bus of the Andes

  Hernández, Karol,

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  Celebrating the rich culture and landscape of Colombia, this exuberant picture book invites children to take a ride on the iconic bus, or chiva, as it navigates the rugged Andes mountains.

• The Perfect Place

  de la Peña, Matt,

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  Lucas, whose life at home is not perfect, dreams of a strange light that leads him to the place where perfect people live, where everything is more beautiful than he ever could’ve imagined, but where things aren’t as perfect as they seem.

• Pockets of Love

  Méndez, Yamile Saied,

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  Grandma Monona always made the best empanadas for Mami’s birthday. But this year Monona is in heaven and Mami is sad. Her birthday won’t be the same without Monona. Star and Sebi know they need a special birthday surprise to cheer up Mami. Maybe…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Uno Más, One More

  a Latino Retelling of An Old Scottish Ballad

  Lopez, Silvia, 1950-

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  Kids are invited to join a family for a fiesta in their one-room casita in this exuberant Latino retelling of the beloved folktale “Always Room for One More,” which celebrates the importance of kindness and community and includes Spanish words…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Last Tamale

  Mendiola, Orlando,

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  It's the best day of the year: tamale day. Luis and his family have been making and eating [them] all day. ... When Luis, Jacob, and Letty all want the last tamale, there's only one way to choose a winner: a tamale battle! Round one: Dance Battle.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lucas and the Capoeira Circle

  Pastro, Joana,

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  A young boy learns how to be confident in himself through the art of capoeira.

• María Mariposa

  Valenti, Karla,

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  On her first day of school in the United States, a magical butterfly appears on Maria's windowsill, carrying memories of home and making her feel less lonely and more brave.

• Eloísa's Musical Window

  Engle, Margarita,

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  Eloisa's struggles fade away when she sits by the window and listens to the neighbor's radio, and one magical day young musicians gather outside and turn the neighborhood into a joyful orchestra of neighbors and strangers. Includes information on…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• No More Señora Mimí

  Medina, Meg,

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  Ana cannot contain her excitement—her abuela is coming to stay with her and Mami for always! But, Ana worries that she won't need señora Mimí to babysit anymore! And señora Mimí is a good listener, and they have a lot of fun together feeding the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• In the Groves

  Floren, Andrea Cruz,

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  Longing to see the orange groves that are a part of her family lore, Clara spends a day with her abuelo in the groves creating memories of her own.

• Desi, Mami, and the Never-ending Worries

  Mendes, Eva, 1974-

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  Every night, Desi has so many scary thoughts! Is her brain a monster?! Of course it’s not a real monster, and Mami assures Desi that sometimes we just have scary worries running through our minds. With gentle guidance from Mami, Desi realizes she’s…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cesaria Feels the Beat

  Adusei, Denise R.,

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  Getting ready to perform at Carnival, Cesaria, a young deaf girl who hears the music through the soles of her feet, convinces all the other dancers to take off their shoes to feel what she feels, in this heartfelt story about deafness, community and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Crown for Corina

  Kemp, Laekan Zea,

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  Corina's Abuela helps her select flowers that mean something to Corina from the garden for her Mexican flower crown that she will wear on her birthday, and explains the symbolic meaning of a birthday crown.

• Let's Play in the Park

  in English and Spanish = Juguemos En El Parque : En Inglés Y Español

  Colato Laínez, René,

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  Two friends, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, go to the park for a day filled with games and making new friends.

• Miguel Must Fight!

  Ofelia, Jamie,

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  When El Dragâon attacks, artistic Miguel must save his family and prove his colored pencils are mightier than their swords.

• Angélica and La Güira

  Cruz, Angie,

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  Playing the gèuira reminds Angâelica of the people she loves and misses, especially her grandfather in the Dominican Republic.

• Back Home

  Story Time With My Father

  Casimir, Arlène Elizabeth,

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  Regaled by her daddy's stories of his homeland of Haiti, Lune can see, hear and feel this unknown place when she closes her eyes, and when mommy tells her everyone has stories, she wonders if she could have stories of her own, too.