Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 to October 15. We have many ways to support Latine creators, including exciting new titles, an array of books now available in Spanish, and four creator programs at the 2023 Latinx Kidlit Book Festival. Check them all out below!
New in Spanish for 2023!
Mamá Elizabeti escrito por Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Ilustrado por Christy Hale
En Tanzania, una niña aprende lo que es cuidar a sus hermanitos y descubre lo difícil que es ser mamá.
Jugo fresco escrito y ilustrado por Robert Liu-Trujillo, traducido por Rita E. Urquijo-Ruiz
Qué contiene un jugo que mantiene a todos saludables? ¡Art y su papa descubren que necesitan zanahorias… col berza… chile de árbol… y una comunidad!
Benyi, un mal día y yo escrito por Sally J. Pla,ilustrado por Ken Min
El día de Samy es absolutamente un desastre, el peor día de su vida. Su hermano pequeño, Benyi, sabe exactamente cómo se siente eso.
Los nachos de Nacho escrito por Sandra Nickel, ilustrado por Oliver Dominguez
La deliciosa historia real de un chef inventivo y los eventos casuales que llevaron a la creación del bocadillo favorito del mundo: ¡los nachos!
¿Quieren jugar? (Confetti Kids #2) escrito por Paula Yoo, ilustrado por Shirley Ng-Benitez
Pablo y sus amigos se divierten en el parque, pero no pueden ponerse de acuerdo sobre el juego perfecto para todos.
Fiesta en el barrio (Confetti Kids #3) escrito por Gwendolyn Hooks, ilustrado por Shirley Ng-Benitez
A Padma le preocupa que a sus amigos no les guste el plato especial que va a preparar su madre para la fiesta en el barrio.
La muestra de talentos (Confetti Kids #11) escrito por Samantha Thornhill, ilustrado por Shirley Ng-Benitez
En este nuevo libro de la serie popular Confetti Kids, Henry está nervioso por bailar para la muestra de talentos de la escuela.
Un adiós especial (Confetti Kids #12) escrito por Samantha Thornhill, ilustrado por Shirley Ng-Benitez
En este último libro de la serie popular Confetti Kids, con la ayuda de sus mejores amigos Mei aprende cómo sobrellevar el cierre de la tienda de sus padres.
Indio no más escrito por Charlene Willing McManis y Traci Sorell, traducido por Luisana Duarte Armendáriz
Cuando el tribu Umpqua de Regina está terminado y su familia tiene que mover de Oregon a Los Angeles, ella empieza una búsqueda para entender su identidad como indigena a pesar de estár lejos de su hogar.
Claro de luna escrito por Elizabeth Santiago, ilustrado por McKenzie Mayle, traducido por Cecilia Molinari
Taína, una joven de catorce años, acaba de enterarse que es descendiente de una larga línea de fuertes mujeres taínas. ¿Pero, le ayudará esto a traer paz y justicia a su familia y comunidad?
Mark Your Calendars!
Catch these Lee & Low creators at the 2023 Latinx Kidlit Book Festival.
Draw Off: Treasures from Home | Friday, 10/6 @ 12 PM
Featuring Robert Liu-Trujillo, author & illustrator of Fresh Juice and Jugo fresco
What reminds you of home? Join our illustrators as they draw out what home is for them. From small treasures and special mementos, our illustrators will draw out YOUR ideas. Bring your prompts to this live event and you might even see your own treasures on the big screen!
Conversations: Finding Familia | Friday, 10/6 @ 3 PM EDT
Featuring Elizabeth Santiago, author of The Moonlit Vine and Claro de luna
Whether connected by blood or circumstance, family is everything and the power of acceptance and love can move us through many obstacles. Join these authors as they discuss the power of community and family.
Storytime: Let’s Celebrate! | Friday, 10/13 @ 1 PM EDT
Featuring Linda J. Acevedo, author of Breaking to the Beat!
Join award-winning and debut picture book authors for an interactive read aloud on Latinx music and celebrations! Grab a pillow and a blanket and snuggle in!
More Titles from Latine Creators, New & Old!
Tenacious: Fifteen Adventures Alongside Disabled Athletes
By Patty Cisneros Prevo, illustrated by Dion MBD
Meet fifteen remarkable athletes who use adaptive equipment in this beautiful and truth-telling picture book.
Download the teacher’s guide and watch the Centering Disabilities in the Classroom webinar with Patty Cisneros!
Still Dreaming / Seguimos soñando
By Claudia Guadalupe Martínez, Illustrated by Magdalena Mora
In the first children’s book to describe the long-forgotten chapter of US history known as Mexican Repatriation, a boy and his family leave their beloved home to avoid being separated by the government.
Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match / Marisol McDonald no combina
By Monica Brown, illustrated by Sara Palacios
Mismatched and fabulous Marisol McDonald celebrates her Peruvian and Scottish heritage.
Where Wonder Grows & Donde las maravillas crecen
By Xelena González, illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia
From the creators of the award-winning picture book All Around Us comes another lyrical intergenerational story exploring our connections to nature, family, and traditions.
More Resources
Download the Authentic Spanish Reading List
2022 Books for Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 to October 15 is Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month! Discover high-quality English, Spanish, and bilingual titles to celebrate this month, validate identity, and help build a solid foundation to achieve Spanish literacy or bilingualism. Plus, meet our authors at the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival!
Book Lists for Your TBR
Here are some of our most popular bilingual and dual language texts written by authors from the cultures featured in the books.
Stock your shelves with these new-to-Spanish titles for 2024, available now or soaring onto shelves near you soon!
Mark Your Calendars: The 2024 Latinx Kidlit Book Festival
“Games: Survive This Panel” on Friday, 9/20 at 2 PM ET
Moderated by Olivia Abtahi
From inheriting mystical djinn’s superpowers to haunted mansions and gods of old, these authors know how to torture their characters. But would they survive their own plotlines? Join our fearless, award-winning authors as they take you on a ride of your life (Literally)! With on-screen prompts and live voting from the audience!
"A gripping page-turner that perfectly blends sisterhood, magic, and self-discovery, Twin Flames is simply enchanting." —Crystal Maldonado, author of The Fall of Whit Rivera
“Draw Off: Criaturas de la Naturaleza – ¡En español!” on Friday, 9/27 @ 12 PM ET
Featuring Jorge Lacera
Desde pequeños insectos hasta animales grandes, estos ilustradores dibujaran criaturas de la naturaleza de todo el mundo con tu ayuda. Desafía a los ilustradores a dibujar algunos de tus mamíferos, anfibios, reptiles, y artrópodos favoritos! Este evento es en español.
"While paying homage to The Goonies, Scooby Doo , and classic monster comics—Megan and Jorge Lacera have created a wholly original tale filled with lovable diverse characters, told in a fresh graphic picture book format. The Wild Ones is pure spooky fun served up with the dynamic Lacera duo's signature heart, humor, and sabor." —Pura Belpré Honor Winning Author Anika Aldamuy Denise and Caldecott Honor Winner Christopher Denise
De los creadores de ¡Los zombis no comen verduras! llega una historia épica y conmovedora de cuatro mejores amigos que recurren a los monstruos míticos de sus respectivas culturas para ayudarlos a salvar el único hogar que han conocido.
“Headliner: 10 Years of Gabi, A Girl in Pieces” on Friday, 10/11 at 2 PM ET
Featuring Isabel Quintero
In this groundbreaking William C. Morris Award winner, Gabi’s life is a mess—her family, her friends, her attempts at a love life—but writing helps, especially since it turns out she’s pretty good at poetry. Ten years later, this coming-of-age story with a hilarious Latina protagonist continues to resonate with young people, even while facing continual intellectual freedom challenges. Hear from author Isabel Quintero and educator Dr. Carla España as they reflect on ten years of Gabi, A Girl in Pieces and breakdown lessons and questions. This event will be part discussion and part classroom guide.
⭐ "Readers won't soon forget Gabi, a young woman coming into her own in the face of intense pressure from her family, culture and society to fit someone else's idea of what it means to be a 'good' girl. A fresh, authentic and honest exploration of contemporary Latina identity." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Más Piñata: The first authentic Spanish leveled reader series!
Más Piñata, a leveled reader series from Bebop Books, offers rich, culturally relevant stories that support meaningful literacy development in guided reading and biliteracy settings. All titles were originally written in Spanish by native Spanish speakers and longtime educators.
