Below is a small sample of books from our WMS & EMS Learning Commons and Sora to read during Hispanic Heritage Month--and the rest of the year too!
Dreams from Many Rivers by
Presents a collection of poems from Hispanic American children about Hispanic American and indigenous history in the United States, from the days of colonialism and conquest up to the present. Particularly highlights the unique experiences of Hispanic Americans and Latinos in relation to the majority American culture.
The Dreamer by
Through the use of poems, prose and questions, author Ryan has created a fun-to-read, fictionalized account of poet Pablo Neruda's childhood. Frail and shy, Neftali Reyes (Neruda's real name) tries to reconcile his own dreams and reflections about the natural world with his father's plans to have him become a doctor.
THE LATIN DELI : PROSE AND POETRY by
Presents a collection of stories, essays, and poems on growing up Puerto Rican in the United States.
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A Fire in My Hands by
Few writers capture the everyday moments of life like Gary Soto. In direct and vivid poems, he draws from his own youth in California's Central Valley to portray the joys and sorrows of young people. His writing focuses on Latino characters, yet speaks to readers of all ethnicities.
They Call Me Güero by
Twelve-year-old Mexican American Güero--which is a nickname in Spanish for guys with pale skin whether they are Latino or Anglo--is red-headed and freckled, a nerd, and loves his friend squad of misfits. His seventh-grade "woke" English teacher helps him express himself through poetry and make it cool.
Miss Quinces: a Graphic Novel by
Sue is down about a family trip to Honduras that's causing her to miss a comics sleepaway camp with her friends. After they arrive at her grandparents' country home, Sue learns they're throwing a quinceañera for her and she feels pressure to participate in the elaborate party.
Invisible: a Graphic Novel by
When five middle school kids are thrown together to complete community service hours in the local cafeteria, Miguel, Dayara, Sara, Nico, and George, who come from different backgrounds, learn that they've been put together because administrators only see them as Latinx
