Children's Literature

Quiote, El sueño de Cuco•Cucos's Dream | Esther Boles
Quiote, El sueño de Cuco • Cuco’s Dream (Iguana Books, 2023), written and illustrated by Esther Boles has the stamp of classic children’s literature. Within the context of a Mexican village, the author references a story taken from the best tradition of fantasy. Continue reading... 8/24/24

Vitamina T for Tacos | Rayo, Mateus & Calderón
Who doesn't love tacos? A rhetorical question, of course. Tacos are ubiquitous; you can find them in all restaurants, from fast food to upscale restaurants to the iconic food truck. From humble Mexican working-class beginnings, tacos are embedded in Continue reading... 3/23/22
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Kiara and the Virus / Kiara y el virus
The new children's book by the award-winning author Kianny Antigua is here to help us talk to our children about the challenges of being at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Light Switch Learning publishing, Kiara and the Virus will help Continue reading... 12/22/20

The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie | Frederich Luis Aldama
This is the story of a handsome 10-year-old Chupacabra named Charlie craving adventure. Living in a border town, young Charlie thrives and plays close to The Wall, in the azotea, with his parents Continue reading... 11/10/20
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Un Pequeño Libro Sobre Sentimientos / A Little Book About Feelings​ 
​In Un Pequeño Libro Sobre Sentimientos / A Little Book About Feelings, the characters from Ruby’s Studio come to life in an endearing bilingual picture book for toddlers and preschool aged children. Continue reading... 9/24/18
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Tato Laviera | Mayanito's New Friends / Los nuevos amigos de Mayanito 
Discovered posthumously in Tato Laviera's arviches, Mayanito's New Friends / Los Nuevos Amigos de Mayanito is a bilingual children's story about how differences and distances do not stop Continue reading... 7/5/18
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Virginia Sánchez-Korrol | A Surprise for Teresita
A Surprise for Teresita / Una sorpresa para Teresita is a colorful and heartwarming bilingual children's book where the author, Virginia Sánchez-Korrol, reminds us that there is nothing like the genuine excitement and happiness of a child. Likewise, the charming Continue reading... 5/20/17
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Rooster Joe and the Bully / Gallo Joe y el abusón
Rooster Joe and the Bully / El Gallo Joe y el abusón is the story of Joe López, a seventh grade student, who aspires to become a great artist just like his grandfather. His days at school become more difficult when he stands up to a bully who picks on a small boy. Continue reading... 1/9/17
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Gerald A. Padilla & Rossy Evelin Lima | Noyolcanyolkej 
Noyolkanyolkej / Animals of My Land / Animales de mi tierra is a trilingual book by Rossy Evelin Lima and Gerald Padilla, designed to nourish the important bond between language and culture. It is the first children's fiction book published in Nahuatl in the U.S., Continue reading... 4/30/16
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Nawi: Una perrita diferente | Rossy Lima
​Rossy Lima's enchanting children's book, Nawi: Una perrita diferente, is a captivating tale that transports young readers into the heart of Mexican culture, weaving together themes of love, acceptance, and the power of heritage. This bilingual masterpiece explores Continue reading... 10/25/23
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Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna | Alda P. Dobbs
In Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna, 12-year-old protagonist Petra Luna hopes for the most fundamental basics many 12-year-old children should be guaranteed—safety and peace for her family, access to food, and the opportunity to learn to read and write. Continue reading... 9/14/21
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What Lane? | Torrey Maldonado
​Torrey Maldonado’s middle-grade novel What Lane? is a roller-coaster ride through the turns and loops of an urban boy’s sensibilities as he navigates the often-tricky experiences preteens face as they move into their adolescent years. Continue reading... 11/21/20

The Taco Magician / El mago de los tacos
A great and fun way to present poetry and bilingualism to children. The Taco Magician / El mago de los tacos by Diane Gonzales Bertrand shares charming images of everyday objects that come to life such as toys, Abuela's kitchen table, a "blankie", books Continue reading... 4/14/20

Refugio Pereida | Túuri
​The Spanish children’s book, Túuri, offers a pathway to interact with two important figures in our society embodied in one character, a boy with down syndrome who belongs to the Yoreme tribe. Written by Refugio Pereida and remarkably illustrated by Continue reading... 4/1/18

Kianny N. Antigua | Greña / Crazy Hair
​​An endearing story about a young girl and her curly hair. Greña / Crazy Hair is a short yet empowering, bilingual, children's book that addresses multiple themes of self-esteem and family love for parents and children to enjoy. The energetic, curly Continue reading... 3/21/18

Larissa Mercado-Lopez | Esteban de Luna, Baby Rescuer!
Esteban de Luna, Baby Rescuer!/Esteban de Luna, ¡rescatador de bebés! is a delightful, bilingual children's book by Larissa Meracdo-Lopez with adorable illustrations by Alex Prado DeLange. Esteban wears his green cape at all times. He wears it to the Continue reading... 4/2/17
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Nicolás Kanellos | El torneo de trabalenguas 
A fun and exiting children's book that will twist, turn and twizzle your tongue. The bilingual children's book, El torneo de trabalenguas / The Tongue Twister Tournament is a picture book meant to challenge anyone's literary and linguistic abilities in both Continue reading... 10/17/16
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Pat Mora | The Remembering Day / El Día de los Muertos
The Remembering Day / El Día de los Muertos is a wonderful children's book by Pat Mora that speaks volumes of family values, love and traditions. The realistic and warm illustrations by Robert Casilla and the masterful translation to Spanish by​ Gabriela Baeza Continue reading... 4/24/16