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• The Perfect Place

  de la Peña, Matt,

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  Lucas attends the perfect school in the perfect neighborhood. But life at home is not so perfect. His dad's old truck keeps breaking down. His mother works long hours. And Lucas must share his small room with his little sister. One night,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Churro Stand

  González, Karina Nicole,

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  On a hot summer's day, Lucía and her brother accompany their mother to sell delicious, sugary churros on the bustling streets of New York City. But when a thunderstorm rolls in and the customers are chased away, Lucía's mother must…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Eat a Mango

  Santos, Paola,

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  Carmencita does not like eating mangoes, but her grandmother shows her how to appreciate the fruit using the five senses.

• La Mala Suerte Is Following Me

  Siqueira, Ana,

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  Miguel’s abuelita warned him that opening an umbrella in the house will bring La Mala Suerte (Mrs. Bad Luck) who will follow him wherever he goes, and now Miguel’s life is ruined! He trips, fails an exam, and he can’t block a shot to save…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Something Like Home

  Arango, Andrea Beatriz,

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  Laura Rodríguez Colón has a plan: no matter what the grown-ups say, she will live with her parents again. And while staying at her aunt's house is okay, it just isn't the same as being in her own space. So when Laura finds a puppy, it…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Only for a Little While

  Belt, Gabriela Orozco,

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  When Maribel's family has to move in with Tía Carmen because Papi lost his job, Maribel and her sister feel unsettled. It's not always easy sharing a room or being in a house full of loud cousins, but Papi reminds the girls that it's only…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Yellow Handkerchief

  El Pañuelo Amarillo

  Higuera, Donna Barba,

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  A young girl wishes her family could be more like her friends' families and subconsciously blames her abuela and her yellow handkerchief, but she slowly grows to appreciate and love the language and culture the handkerchief represents.

• Papá's Magical Water-jug Clock

  Trejo, Jesús,

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  Today, little Jesús has a big job to do. He's helping Papá at work, and he's in charge of the water jug -- which is also a magical clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday is done. But what about all these thirsty animals? Soon,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Moonlit Vine

  Santiago, Elizabeth,

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  Fourteen-year-old Taína just learned that she is a descendant of a long line of strong Taíno women, but will knowing this help her bring peace and justice to her family and community?

• Miss Quinces

  Fajardo, Kat, 1991-

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  Sue just wants to spend the summer reading and drawing comics at camp with her friends. Her family has other ideas. They take her to Honduras to visit relatives and plan a quinceanera, which is the last thing she wants.

• The Coquíes Still Sing

  a Story of Home, Hope, and Rebuilding

  González, Karina Nicole,

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  Coquí frogs sing to Elena from the mango tree and it sounds like they are saying, "You are home, you are safe." But home is not safe when a hurricane threatens to destroy everything Elena knows.

• With Lots of Love

  Torres Sanchez, Jenny,

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  Rocio and her family move from Central America to the United States, leaving behind their extended family and many happy memories, but Rocio's Abuela finds a way to send her something special for her birthday.

• May Your Life Be Deliciosa

  Genhart, Michael,

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  Each year on Christmas Eve, Rosie's abuela teaches her not only how to make a delicious tamale, but how to make a delicious life--one filled with love, plenty of spice, and family.

• The Last Cuentista

  Higuera, Donna Barba,

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  Petra wants to be a storyteller, like her abuelita. But Petra's world is ending and only a few hundred scientists and their children are chosen to escape to a new planet. When Petra awakes from her space journey, she discovers she is the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Latinitas

  Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers

  Menéndez, Juliet,

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  Celebrate Latinas who followed their dreams with this collection of portraits and short bios.

• Areli Is a Dreamer

  a True Story

  Morales, Areli,

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  Author Areli Morales tells her story of moving from a quiet town in Mexico to the noisy metropolis of New York City.

• Coquí in the City

  Perez, Nomar, 1975-

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  When Miguel and his family move to the U.S. from Puerto Rico, he misses their home, his grandparents, and his pet frog, Coquí. He soon realizes his new home has more in common with his old home than he imagined.

• Where Are You From?

  Méndez, Yamile Saied,

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  A young girl asks her abuelo to share where she come's from. He shares rich descriptions and experiences of her diverse cultural background.

• My Papi Has a Motorcycle

  Quintero, Isabel,

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  Daisy zooms through her neighborhood with Papi on his motorcycle, greeting the people and places she passes. Though her community is always changing, memories of motorcycle days with her father and her family's love will always be constant.

• Alma and How She Got Her Name

  Martinez-Neal, Juana,

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  When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents.