Hispanic / Latine Heritage Month Book Recommendations
Hispanic / Latine Heritage Month Book Recommendations
| For Younger Students | ||
 My Shoes and I/Mis Zapatos y Yo by Rene Colato Linez - A boy’s journey to reunite with his family, guided by his new shoes. |
 Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal - Alma learns the meaningful story behind her name. |
 My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero -A story of father-daughter motorcycle adventures through their changing neighborhood. |
| For Middle School Students | ||
 Mexikid by Pedro Martín - A graphic novel memoir about a family trip to bring Abuelo to the U.S. featuring hilarious mishaps. |
 The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez - A story of a tween balancing a new punk identity with Mexican heritage at a new school. |
 Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros - A story of a boy taking on new responsibilities after his mother is separated from his family. |
| For High School Students and Young Adults | ||
 A Tall Dark Trouble by Vanessa Montalban - Twin sisters discover their magical powers while solving mysteries in Miami. |
 Our Shadows Have Claws: 15 Latin American Monster Stories by Yamile Saied Méndez - An anthology of fantasy stories featuring Latin American monsters, magic, and empowerment stories. |
 ¡Ay Mijia: My Bilingual Summer in Mexico by Christine Suggs - A graphic novel about a teen discovering their identity during a trip with grandparents. |
| For Educators and Adults | ||
 The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez - The story of a writer whose unfinished stories and characters refuse to remain buried. |
 Nopalito: A Mexican Kitchen by Gonzalo González Guzmán - A collection of Mexican cuisine fundamentals, cultural insights, and signature Nopalito recipes. |
 Oye by Melissa Mogollon -A story exploring breaking family cycles, sibling responsibility, and first-generation immigrant experiences. |