HISPANIC/LATINE“OWN VOICES”BOOKS
PCORT, R
TheRiveris
MyOcean
RioCortez
Illustrations and text depict a child's Saturday walk with their abuela and the love they share for the Hudson River and Yemaya, the goddess of the sea.
PENGL, M
Eloísa's
Musical Window
Margarita Engle
Eloísa'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.
PCRUZ, A
Angélica andLa Güira
AngieCruz
A young girl harnesses the power of music to bridge the distance between the Dominican Republic and Washington Heights. It lovingly explores music and community, the wisdom and guidance of our elders, and the joy and freedom of dancing in the street.
PRIOS, M
Abuelita’s Gift:aDiá deMuertos Story
MarianaRíos Ramírez
Julieta is eager to honor her Abuelita's spirit on Día de Muertos but struggles to find the perfect gift.
PORABUN, A
Intothe MightySea
ArleneAbundis
Mariel's family is a big POP of color! But when her tos, tas, and cousins arrive for her hermanito's birthday party, their many besos, noises, and colors start to feel overwhelming. As Mariel's tears grow into an ocean, she paints a boat to stay afloat and dives into the mighty sea.
YFDOMI. A
GabbyTorres GetsaBillion Follorwers
Angela Dominguez
Gabby Torres is nine years old and she has already joined the Sea Musketeers, the environmental protection club founded by her idol and plans to be their best (and youngest) member ever. Gabby's latest and greatest idea: start a social media page for her club. But her parents think she's too young! Nothing stops Gabby though...until some online meanies get her in some serious trouble!
PORDELA
MattdelaPeña PerfectPlace
Lucas compares his home life with the supposedly perfect lives of the other students at the private school he attends.
JoanaPastro
A young boy learns how to be confident in himself through the art of capoeira.
YFTORR, J
Catalina Incognito
JenniferTorres
Eight-year-old Catalina Castañeda uses Tía Abuela's sewing kit to turn ordinary clothing into a magical disguise, enabling her to uncover a thief at the local library.
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Alexandra Alessandri GrowUp, LuchyZapata
Luchy Zapata is starting middle school, and she's muy excited. She and her two best friends, Cami and Mateo, will finally be at the same school.
Jasmineis Haunted JOSHI, M
MarkOshiro
Twelve-year-old Jasmine has been haunted by a ghost ever since her father passed away, and her new supernaturally inclined friends are determined to help her figure out why.
PabloCartaya Curveball JGNCART, P
Baseball is Elena Rueda's entire life. Except Elena has stopped having fun, and it's time to leave the sport behind. The problem is, Elena has no idea who she is without a bat in her hand.
AndreaBeatriz Arango Something LikeHome JARAN, A
When a lost dog helps Laura find a way home to her family, they discover family in each other along the way.
AidaSalazar Ultraviolet JSALA, A
Elio Solis navigates eighth grade, dealing with hormones, his father's expectations, and his first girlfriend, Camelia. When betrayal leads to a fight, Elio faces dire consequences.
Stephanie Rodriguez Doodlefrom BoogieDown JGNRODR, S
A young Dominican girl navigates middle school, her strict mother, shifting friendships, and her dream of being an artist.
