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SJPL Picks: Picture Books for Hispanic Heritage Month

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Enjoy these picture books for Hispanic Heritage Month - or any time of year! These stories celebrate Hispanic/Latinx characters and are all written by Hispanic/Latinx authors. Selected by SJPL Librarians.

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23 items

23 items

Islandborn

Islandborn

by Diaz, Junot

Book - 2018

Lola was just a baby when her family left the Island, so when she has to draw it for a school assignment, she asks her family, friends, and neighbors abou...Show more Lola was just a baby when her family left the Island, so when she has to draw it for a school assignment, she asks her family, friends, and neighbors about their memories of her homeland ... and in the process, comes up with a new way of understanding her own heritage. Show less

Lola was just a baby when her family left the Island, so when she has to draw it for a school assignment, she asks her family, friends, and neighbors abou...Show more Lola was just a baby when her family left the Island, so when she has to draw it for a school assignment, she asks her family, friends, and neighbors about their memories of her homeland ... and in the process, comes up with a new way of understanding her own heritage. Show less

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A Maleta Full of Treasures

A Maleta Full of Treasures

by Sylvester, Natalia

Book - 2024

When Abuela comes to visit from Peru, she brings a suitcase full of treasures and her granddaughter learns that home is not just a place, but the love between family no matter the distance When Abuela comes to visit from Peru, she brings a suitcase full of treasures and her granddaughter learns that home is not just a place, but the love between family no matter the distance Show less

When Abuela comes to visit from Peru, she brings a suitcase full of treasures and her granddaughter learns that home is not just a place, but the love between family no matter the distance When Abuela comes to visit from Peru, she brings a suitcase full of treasures and her granddaughter learns that home is not just a place, but the love between family no matter the distance Show less

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Across the Bay

Across the Bay

by Aponte, Carlos

Book - 2019

Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Show less

Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Show less

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Desert Song

Desert Song

by Kemp, Laekan Zea

Book - 2024

A family sings and plays music on a desert evening, in harmony with the nearby wildlife and the ancestors above A family sings and plays music on a desert evening, in harmony with the nearby wildlife and the ancestors above Show less

A family sings and plays music on a desert evening, in harmony with the nearby wildlife and the ancestors above A family sings and plays music on a desert evening, in harmony with the nearby wildlife and the ancestors above Show less

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Areli Is A Dreamer

Areli Is A Dreamer

A True Story by Areli Morales, A Daca Recipient

by Morales, Areli

Book - 2021

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The Perfect Place

The Perfect Place

by de la Peña, Matt

Book - 2024

At private school, Lucas compares his home life with the supposedly perfect lives of the other students. At private school, Lucas compares his home life with the supposedly perfect lives of the other students. Show less

At private school, Lucas compares his home life with the supposedly perfect lives of the other students. At private school, Lucas compares his home life with the supposedly perfect lives of the other students. Show less

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The Piñata That the Farm Maiden Hung

The Piñata That the Farm Maiden Hung

by Vamos, Samantha R

Book - 2019

Using the building verse of "The House that Jack Built," a farm girl creates a pinata of papier muche with the help of a boy and the animals on ...Show more Using the building verse of "The House that Jack Built," a farm girl creates a pinata of papier muche with the help of a boy and the animals on the farm. Includes a glossary of Spanish words, and a step-by-step guide to building your own pinata. Show less

Using the building verse of "The House that Jack Built," a farm girl creates a pinata of papier muche with the help of a boy and the animals on ...Show more Using the building verse of "The House that Jack Built," a farm girl creates a pinata of papier muche with the help of a boy and the animals on the farm. Includes a glossary of Spanish words, and a step-by-step guide to building your own pinata. Show less

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How to Eat A Mango

How to Eat A Mango

by Santos, Paola

Book - 2024

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

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

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Paletero Man

Paletero Man

by Diaz, Lucky

Book - 2021

Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narr...Show more Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator's pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the community to get the tasty treat now. Show less

Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narr...Show more Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator's pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the community to get the tasty treat now. Show less

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Dinner on Domingos

Dinner on Domingos

by Katona, Alexandra

Book - 2021

This magical home turns a normal Sunday into domingo: the best day of the week." Warm memories wash over a first-generation Latinx American girl as s...Show more This magical home turns a normal Sunday into domingo: the best day of the week." Warm memories wash over a first-generation Latinx American girl as she experiences a typical Sunday night dinner at her Abuelita's house. As Alejandra thinks about all the good times her family has had there, she decides that she wants to be brave and try speaking Spanish with Abuelita so that they can deepen their bond. Show less

This magical home turns a normal Sunday into domingo: the best day of the week." Warm memories wash over a first-generation Latinx American girl as s...Show more This magical home turns a normal Sunday into domingo: the best day of the week." Warm memories wash over a first-generation Latinx American girl as she experiences a typical Sunday night dinner at her Abuelita's house. As Alejandra thinks about all the good times her family has had there, she decides that she wants to be brave and try speaking Spanish with Abuelita so that they can deepen their bond. Show less

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Barrio Rising

Barrio Rising

The Protest That Built Chicano Park

by Águila, María Dolores

Book - 2024

Community members, primarily of Mexican-American descent, band together and protest the construction of a police station on designated parkland and transf...Show more Community members, primarily of Mexican-American descent, band together and protest the construction of a police station on designated parkland and transform it into a vibrant cultural hub adorned with colorful murals that celebrate their heritage. Includes backmatter on Chicano Park in San Diego California. Show less

Community members, primarily of Mexican-American descent, band together and protest the construction of a police station on designated parkland and transf...Show more Community members, primarily of Mexican-American descent, band together and protest the construction of a police station on designated parkland and transform it into a vibrant cultural hub adorned with colorful murals that celebrate their heritage. Includes backmatter on Chicano Park in San Diego California. Show less

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My Papi Has A Motorcycle

My Papi Has A Motorcycle

by Quintero, Isabel

Book - 2019

When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. Show less

When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. Show less

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May your Life Be Deliciosa

May your Life Be Deliciosa

by Genhart, Michael

Book - 2021

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 withlove, plenty of spice, and family. 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 withlove, plenty of spice, and family. Show less

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 withlove, plenty of spice, and family. 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 withlove, plenty of spice, and family. Show less

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Carmela Full of Wishes

Carmela Full of Wishes

by de la Pena, Matt

Book - 2018

Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home. Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home. Show less

Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home. Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home. Show less

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Mango, Abuela, and Me

Mango, Abuela, and Me

by Medina, Meg

Book - 2015

When Mia's abuela comes from far away to live with Mia and her parents in the city, she helps her learn English while Mia learns some Spanish, with the help of a parrot named Mango. When Mia's abuela comes from far away to live with Mia and her parents in the city, she helps her learn English while Mia learns some Spanish, with the help of a parrot named Mango. Show less

When Mia's abuela comes from far away to live with Mia and her parents in the city, she helps her learn English while Mia learns some Spanish, with the help of a parrot named Mango. When Mia's abuela comes from far away to live with Mia and her parents in the city, she helps her learn English while Mia learns some Spanish, with the help of a parrot named Mango. Show less

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Alma and How She Got Her Name

Alma and How She Got Her Name

by Martinez-Neal, Juana

Book - 2018

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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Dreamers

Dreamers

by Morales, Yuyi

Book - 2018

An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. Show less

An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. Show less

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I Love You, Baby Burrito

I Love You, Baby Burrito

by Dominguez, Angela

Book - 2021

From Pura Belpre honoree Angela Dominguez, Love You Baby Burrito is a modern classic picture book celebrating the act of swaddling a newborn into a baby burrito. From Pura Belpre honoree Angela Dominguez, Love You Baby Burrito is a modern classic picture book celebrating the act of swaddling a newborn into a baby burrito. Show less

From Pura Belpre honoree Angela Dominguez, Love You Baby Burrito is a modern classic picture book celebrating the act of swaddling a newborn into a baby burrito. From Pura Belpre honoree Angela Dominguez, Love You Baby Burrito is a modern classic picture book celebrating the act of swaddling a newborn into a baby burrito. Show less

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A Song of Frutas

A Song of Frutas

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2021

While visiting her abuelo in Cuba, a young girl helps him sell frutas, singing the name of each fruit as they walk, and after she returns to the United States, they exchange letters made of abrazos--hugs. Includes historical and cultural notes. While visiting her abuelo in Cuba, a young girl helps him sell frutas, singing the name of each fruit as they walk, and after she returns to the United States, they exchange letters made of abrazos--hugs. Includes historical and cultural notes. Show less

While visiting her abuelo in Cuba, a young girl helps him sell frutas, singing the name of each fruit as they walk, and after she returns to the United States, they exchange letters made of abrazos--hugs. Includes historical and cultural notes. While visiting her abuelo in Cuba, a young girl helps him sell frutas, singing the name of each fruit as they walk, and after she returns to the United States, they exchange letters made of abrazos--hugs. Includes historical and cultural notes. Show less

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Lucía the Luchadora

Lucía the Luchadora

by Garza, Cynthia Leonor

Book - 2017

When the boys on the playground tell her that girls can't be superheroes, Lucía is discouraged until her abuela reveals to her the power of the luchadoras. When the boys on the playground tell her that girls can't be superheroes, Lucía is discouraged until her abuela reveals to her the power of the luchadoras. Show less

When the boys on the playground tell her that girls can't be superheroes, Lucía is discouraged until her abuela reveals to her the power of the luchadoras. When the boys on the playground tell her that girls can't be superheroes, Lucía is discouraged until her abuela reveals to her the power of the luchadoras. Show less

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¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market

¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market

by Raúl the Third

Book - 2019

Little Lobo, a Mexican American, and Bernabe, his dog, deliver supplies to vendors at the Mercado, a busy border town market. Little Lobo, a Mexican American, and Bernabe, his dog, deliver supplies to vendors at the Mercado, a busy border town market. Show less

Little Lobo, a Mexican American, and Bernabe, his dog, deliver supplies to vendors at the Mercado, a busy border town market. Little Lobo, a Mexican American, and Bernabe, his dog, deliver supplies to vendors at the Mercado, a busy border town market. Show less

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My Two Border Towns

My Two Border Towns

by Bowles, David

Book - 2021

A boy and his father cross the United States-Mexico border every other Saturday, visiting their favorite places, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care. A boy and his father cross the United States-Mexico border every other Saturday, visiting their favorite places, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care. Show less

A boy and his father cross the United States-Mexico border every other Saturday, visiting their favorite places, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care. A boy and his father cross the United States-Mexico border every other Saturday, visiting their favorite places, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care. Show less

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All the Way to Havana

All the Way to Havana

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2017

A boy helps his father keep their very old car running as they make a trip to Havana for his newborn cousin's zero-year birthday. Includes author's note about cars in Cuba. A boy helps his father keep their very old car running as they make a trip to Havana for his newborn cousin's zero-year birthday. Includes author's note about cars in Cuba. Show less

A boy helps his father keep their very old car running as they make a trip to Havana for his newborn cousin's zero-year birthday. Includes author's note about cars in Cuba. A boy helps his father keep their very old car running as they make a trip to Havana for his newborn cousin's zero-year birthday. Includes author's note about cars in Cuba. Show less

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