Tag: latinx culture
Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border
Written by: Mitali Perkins Illustrated by: Sara Palacios For ages: 3-8 years Language: English & some Spanish Topics Covered: Family, Immigration, Border Patrol, POC-Centric Narratives, Latinx, Mexican-American, Culture & Traditions, Love, Growing Up, Global Community. Summary: Even though this is a story centering around Christmas, we felt the need to share… Continue Reading “Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border”
Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War
Written & Illustrated by: Duncan Tonatiuh For ages: 7-11 years Language: English & Spanish Topics Covered: Historical Events, Latinx, Mexican-American Culture, Historical Figure, POC-Centric Narratives, WWI, Activism, Activist, Own Voices. Summary: Luz was born in America, but his family was of Mexican descent. He is teased for it, and sometimes… Continue Reading “Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War”
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
Written by: Andrea Beaty Illustrated by: David Roberts For ages: 4-8 years Language: English, minor Spanish. Topics Covered: Community Action, Environmentalism, Girls Outdoors, Creativity, Feminism, Girls in Leadership, Latinx, Activism. Summary: Sofia Valdez loves her community, and she especially loves helping her community be better. When her Abuelo injures his… Continue Reading “Sofia Valdez, Future Prez”
They Call Me Güero; A Border Kid’s Poems
Written by: David Bowles Cover Art by: Zeke Peña For ages: YA upper elementary/middle grades Language: English & Spanish Topics Covered: Growing Up, Mexican-American Experience, Immigration, Prejudice, Culture & Traditions, Poetry, Own Voices, Latinx. Summary: Our narrator is a twelve year old boy known only as Güero, a slang term/nickname… Continue Reading “They Call Me Güero; A Border Kid’s Poems”
The Piñata that the Farm Maiden Hung
Written by: Samantha R. Vamos Illustrated by: Sebastià Serra For ages: 3 years and up Language: English & Spanish Topics Covered: Latinx Identity, Rhyming, Hispanic Culture & Traditions, Summary: This book reads like a rhyming poem, set up in a style that adds to the pages before to… Continue Reading “The Piñata that the Farm Maiden Hung”
Sound Off Saturday Featuring: Mama Tortuga!
Happy Saturday! We are thrilled to have been able to connect this week with Johana, also known as Mama Tortuga! She is a powerhouse of bilingual and herbal activism and knowledge, with a flair for business. Johana is a hustler and has tons of… Continue Reading “Sound Off Saturday Featuring: Mama Tortuga!”
Green is a Chili Pepper: A Book of Colors
Written by: Roseanne Greenfield Thong Illustrated by: John Parra For Ages: Ages 3 to 5 Language: English, Spanish Topics Covered: POC-Centric Narratives, Culture & Traditions, Latinx Culture, Community, Family, Love, Self-Expression. Summary: Green is a Chile Pepper is a joyful celebration of the many colors found in… Continue Reading “Green is a Chili Pepper: A Book of Colors”
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