Ada,  Alma Flor
My Name is María Isabel
When María starts at her new school, there are already 2 other Marías in her class. "We'll just call you Mary," says her teacher. How can María let her teacher know that her name is special?
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Alvarez,  Julia 
How Tía Lola Came to Stay
When Miguel, his mother and sister move to a new town, the last thing he needs is his Dominican aunt, Tía Lola, embarrassing him. But maybe, she is EXACTLY what he needs.
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Brown,  Monica 
My Name Is Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz
Filled with vibrant colors and musical rhythms, this bilingual biography is a lively celebration of the life of Celia Cruz, the Cuban American "Queen of Salsa."
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Delacre,  Lulu 
Salsa Stories
Carmen Teresa receives a blank book as a gift from a family friend, but she doesn't know what to write. Hearing stories from family about growing up in Latin America gives her an idea. Includes 17 recipes.
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Head,  Judith 
Mud Soup
Josh is intrigued by Rosa's lunch of "mud soup," but it looks really strange and he's afraid of eating worms and bugs. Can Rosa ever convince him to try it? Includes a recipe for black bean (aka "mud") soup.
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Johnston,  Tony 
Any Small Goodness: A Novel of the Barrio
Arturo works to find a way to make sense of life in his L.A. neighborhood, from senseless violence to random kindness to moments of wonderful joy.
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Lupica,  Mike 
Heat
Michael Arroyo is such a hot Little League pitcher, a rival team demands proof he is still young enough to play. However, his illegal immigrant status prevents him from obtaining his birth certificate.
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Manzano,  Sonia 
A Box Full of Kittens
Ruthie wants to be Superman, but being a hero isn't as easy as she thought. When she rescues a box full of kittens, Ruthie does not get the attention she expects.
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Pérez,  Amada Irma 
My Very Own Room / Mi Propia Cuartito
Sharing a room with her five brothers, and sometimes more when relatives come from Mexico to find jobs, pushes a young girl to ask for a little space of her own. A bilingual story with vibrant illustrations.
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Pinkney,  Sandra L. 
I Am Latino: The Beauty in Me
Simple prose and color photographs of children celebrate the range and depth of Hispanic culture in America.
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Russell,  Barbara T. 
The Remembering Stone
Ana is surrounded by dreams - her friend Sophia wants to be an actress, Mrs. Pettibone wants to buy her apartment building - but Ana's dream is to travel with her mother to visit her family in Costa Rica.
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Ryan,  Pam Muñoz 
Becoming Naomi León
When Naomi's mother wants to kidnap her, life with Gram and her little brother begins to unravel. Suddenly their lives become a runaway journey from California to find their father in exotic Oaxaca, Mexico.
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Soto,  Gary 
Baseball in April and Other Stories
A collection of short stories that depicts the real issues and concerns that kids and teens deal with every day: friendship, failure and success, fitting in, growing up, family, and the first crush.
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Lomas Garza,  Carmen 
In My Family / En mi familia
A bilingual depiction of a Latino-American family's life, from family celebrations and rituals to everyday events to favorite stories. Based on paintings by the author, an accomplished Mexican American artist.
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Hoyt-Goldsmith,  Diane 
Celebrating a Quinceañera: A Latina's 15th Birthday Celebration
There is much to plan for Cynthia's quinceañera which represents her transition into adulthood. Color photographs document the family's preparation leading to the special day.
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Siegel,  Siena Cherson 
To Dance: a Memoir
An autobiographical graphic novel telling the story of a girl's journey from Puerto Rico to the New York City Ballet to fulfill her dreams of becoming a dancer.
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Alarcón,  Francisco X.
From the Bellybutton of the Moon and Other Summer Poems
Celebrating everything from water to family to shoes, this lively collection of bilingual poems is a treat for the eyes and imagination. Dynamic and bright illustrations bring summer to life.
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Bernier-Grand,  Carmen T. 
César: ¡Sí, Se Puede! / Yes, We Can!
Colorful illustrations and engaging poems tell about the life of César Chavez, the founder of the United Farm Workers. Includes a glossary, a summary and chronology of his life, and a bibliography.
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Doak,  Robin 
Struggling to Become American: 1899-1940
This book covers an integral time in Latino history, including the U.S. acquisition of Puerto Rico, the Mexican Revolution, and The Great Depression. Includes a timeline, bibliographies, and index.
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Alegre,  Cèsar 
Extraordinary Hispanic Americans
Ranging from the first explorers to present day icons and visionaries, this collection of biographies is a great introduction to many Latinos who have made a difference in American and world history.
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Cameron,  Ann 
Colibrí
Twelve-year-old Rosa has been traveling with "Uncle" for 8 years, seeking a treasure that a fortune teller predicted Rosa would find. But Uncle is getting desperate, and Rosa is unsure where to turn for help.
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Dorros,  Arthur 
Julio's Magic
The annual wood-carving contest is on, and young Julio can't wait to enter his pieces. But first he is going to help his mentor Illuminado enter the contest, too.
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Keep,  Richard 
Clatter Bash! A Day of the Dead Celebration
Fun sound words and colorful paper-cut illustrations describe a Day of the Dead fiesta, from the point of view of the dead! In the back, the author has included a synopsis of the holiday and its meaning.
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Campoy,  F. Isabel ; Ada,  Alma Flor  
Tales Our Abuelitas Told: A Hispanic Folktale Collection
This collection of folk tales from Latin America, each having different roots from all over the world, is a great introduction to stories and fables like Juan Bobo, the Deer and the Turtle, and the Firebird.
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Morales,  Yuyi 
Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book
When Grandma Beetle finds Señor Calavera (Death) knocking at her door, she asks him to wait "just a minute" while she completes different tasks. Bright illustrations accompany this tale about a clever old lady.
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Knutson,  Barbara 
Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains
Tío Antonio the Fox plans to eat Cuy the Guinea Pig for dinner, but Cuy comes up with a few clever tricks to stop him!
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Andrews-Goebel,  Nancy 
The Pot that Juan Built
A cumulative story, along with detailed sidenotes, about how celebrated Mexican artist Juan Quezada makes his pottery in the style of the Casas Grandes people from long ago.
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Ray,  Deborah Kogan 
To Go Singing through the World: The Childhood of Pablo Neruda
Using some of Neruda's own words, this beautifully illustrated book chronicles the young life of celebrated Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, from a shy and bullied boy to a young man whose words would inspire many.
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Crandell,  Rachel 
Hands of the Maya: Villagers at Work and Play
Visit a Maya village, where all the work and play involves skilled hands and working together. Colorful photographs show hands of all ages farming, washing, making music, and other daily activities.
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