Islandborn

Junot Diaz

Lola had to leave her country before she was able to make any memories. When her teacher asks the class to draw a picture of the country they are originally from, she struggles, until her classmates help paint a picture of a beautiful place by detailing the foods, music and people. Lola wonders why anyone would ever want to leave such a magical place? She learns even when you leave a place, it is still a part of you.

Mango, Abuela, and Me

Meg Medina

Mia's Abuela comes to stay with her, but Abuela speaks no English and the two have very little in common. Mia and Abuela bond over cooking; they teach each other words while they cook. One day, Mia gets a great idea to buy Abuela a parrot. Will the parrot help Abuela and Mia communicate?

Bisa's Carnaval

Joana Pastro

The reader experience the excitement of Brazil's carnaval. The clothing, the colors, the music! It is so exciting, but Bisa cannot attend. Even though, the carnaval is fun, something is missing, or is it someone.

Dreamers

Yuri Morales

Dreamers come to a new country without many belongings, but they come with many gifts. They come with dreams, hopes and history. They show resiliency by trying to make a new life in a new place. This book is a tribute to the people who roam. It shows the reader that wherever we go, we bring our strengths.

Viva Frida

Yuri Morales

Frida Kahlo is one of the world's most famous artist. Her life was filled with laughter, love and tragedy. Yuri Morales details Frida's life beautifully in this picture book

Dear Primo

Duncan Tonatiuh

Two cousins: one lives in America, the other in Mexico. Their lives are different in many ways. Charlie takes the subway to school and enjoys pizza. Carlitos rides his bicicleta to school and enjoys quesadillas. Do these cousins share any commonalties? Find out in Dear Primo: A Letter to my Cousin.

Diego Rivera: His World and Ours

Duncan Tonatium

Diego Rivera became one of the most famous painters of the 21st century. He traveled all over his home country, Mexico, painting and meeting new people. Diego Rivera: His World and Ours helps readers understand the importance of Diego Rivera's work.