¡VIVA! 2020 for Kids

by Bowles, David

Book - 2020

A spine-tingling early chapter book where Latinx cousins taking a shortcut to a water park find themselves in a battle against giant bats with the stinkiest breath ever. A spine-tingling early chapter book where Latinx cousins taking a shortcut to a water park find themselves in a battle against giant bats with the stinkiest breath ever. Show less

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Becoming Kid Quixote

A True Story of Belonging in America

by Sierra, Sarah

Book - 2020

In this memoir written by Mexican American ten-year-old Sarah Sierra, Sarah and others in a Brooklyn afterschool program perform in an adaptation of Don Quixote, inspired by their pen pals from Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities. In this memoir written by Mexican American ten-year-old Sarah Sierra, Sarah and others in a Brooklyn afterschool program perform in an adaptation of Don Quixote, inspired by their pen pals from Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities. Show less

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The Cassandra Curse

by Acevedo, Chantel

Book - 2020

A new series that follows a diverse group of young Muses as they protect the world's heroes from evil sirens intent on sabotage, doom, and destruction! A new series that follows a diverse group of young Muses as they protect the world's heroes from evil sirens intent on sabotage, doom, and destruction! Show less

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Digging for Words

Jose Alberto Gutierrez and the Library He Built

by Kunkel, Angela Burke

Book - 2020

Be inspired by the life of José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbageman in Bogotá, Columbia, who created a library out of the books he found in trashcans throughout the wealthy neighborhoods of the city. Be inspired by the life of José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbageman in Bogotá, Columbia, who created a library out of the books he found in trashcans throughout the wealthy neighborhoods of the city. Show less

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Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away

by Medina, Meg

Book - 2020

See how two mejor amigas enjoy their last special day together and keep their friendship strong after the move. See how two mejor amigas enjoy their last special day together and keep their friendship strong after the move. Show less

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A Journey Toward Hope

by Hinojosa, Victor J.

Book - 2020

From Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, four kids rely on each other as they make the dangerous journey to the U.S.-Mexico border in this picture book for elementary-age kids. From Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, four kids rely on each other as they make the dangerous journey to the U.S.-Mexico border in this picture book for elementary-age kids. Show less

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Lupe Wong Won't Dance

by Higuera, Donna Barba

Book - 2020

A hilarious chapter book for young activists, sports fans, and anyone who has ever wanted to sit out a dance. A hilarious chapter book for young activists, sports fans, and anyone who has ever wanted to sit out a dance. Show less

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Nacho's Nachos

The Story Behind the World's Favorite Snack

by Nickel, Sandra

Book - 2020

At the Club Victoria in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico - on the border between Mexico and the U.S. - the beloved snack was born when Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya was challenged to come up with a new treat. At the Club Victoria in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico - on the border between Mexico and the U.S. - the beloved snack was born when Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya was challenged to come up with a new treat. Show less

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Nuestra América

30 Inspiring Latinas/latinos Who Have Shaped the United States

by Vourvoulias, Sabrina

Book - 2020

Did you know that Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote short musical jingles when he was a kid? That because his father was a migrant farm worker, César Chávez ende...Show more Did you know that Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote short musical jingles when he was a kid? That because his father was a migrant farm worker, César Chávez ended up moving around so much that he attended 37 different schools?! Want to know more about author Sandra Cisneros and singer Jennifer Lopez? This collection of biographies features 30 Latinx people who have made their indelible marks on the culture of the United States. Show less

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On These Magic Shores

by Méndez, Yamile Saied

Book - 2020

Magic and mystery, hardship and happiness all combine when three sisters' immigrant Mamá disappears. Magic and mystery, hardship and happiness all combine when three sisters' immigrant Mamá disappears. Show less

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Pele

by Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel

Book - 2020

Decide for yourself if Pelé, who grew up in a poor neighborhood and eventually helped Brazil win the World Cup, deserves the title of Greatest Soccer Player/Footballer to ever live. Decide for yourself if Pelé, who grew up in a poor neighborhood and eventually helped Brazil win the World Cup, deserves the title of Greatest Soccer Player/Footballer to ever live. Show less

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Queen of Tejano Music

Selena

by Lopez, Silvia

Book - 2020

Bright and joyful illustrations bring to life the story of Selena Quintanilla, who defied the odds and became a success in Tejano music which, up to that point, was dominated by men. Bright and joyful illustrations bring to life the story of Selena Quintanilla, who defied the odds and became a success in Tejano music which, up to that point, was dominated by men. Show less

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The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez

by Cuevas, Adrianna

Book - 2020

A fast-paced, witty chapter book with magic powers, talking animals, and a shapeshifting tule vieja terrifying the neighborhood. A fast-paced, witty chapter book with magic powers, talking animals, and a shapeshifting tule vieja terrifying the neighborhood. Show less

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Where Is Chichen Itza?

by Manzanero, Paula K.

Book - 2020

This fifteen-square-mile site on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico was one of the most important cities of the ancient Maya civilization. A fascinating look at a fascinating cultural history. This fifteen-square-mile site on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico was one of the most important cities of the ancient Maya civilization. A fascinating look at a fascinating cultural history. Show less

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Who Was Celia Cruz?

by Pollack, Pam

Book - 2020

Celia Cruz was the "Queen of Salsa", that's who! Her glittery costumes and huge voice made her a phenomenon in her native Cuba and around the world! Celia Cruz was the "Queen of Salsa", that's who! Her glittery costumes and huge voice made her a phenomenon in her native Cuba and around the world! Show less

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