Top 10 Latinx Books In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
The Poet X
Winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, and the Pura Belpré Award!
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$14.97
The Book of Lost Saints
The Book of Lost Saints is an evocative multigenerational Cuban-American family story of revolution, loss, and family bonds from New York Times-bestselling author Daniel José Older.
amazon.com
$18.89
Itzá
In her debut novella, Rios de la Luz examines the lives of a small family of water witches living near the US-Mexico border. Exploring issues of race and trauma along with beauty and magic, Itzá is a powerful reclamation of body and identity.
amazon.com
$11.99
Cantoras: A novel
“Cantoras is a stunning lullaby to revolution—and each woman in this novel sings it with a deep ferocity. Again and again, I was lifted, then gently set down again—either through tears, rage, or laughter. Days later, I am still inside this song of a story.” —Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award–winning author.
amazon.com
$23.28
How to Fold a Taco
“by Naibe Reynoso: Reynoso is known for penning books that honor Latinx culture. Her newest title is an imaginative and whimsical children’s book that explores the many different ways to fold a taco with a helpful hand from an odd crew of characters, including a dragon and a wrestler.
amazon.com
$18.99
We Set the Dark on Fire
“We Set the Dark on Fire burns bright. It will light the way for a new generation of rebels and lovers.” —NPR “Mejia pens a compelling, gripping story that mirrors real world issues of immigration and equality.” —Buzzfeed
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$12.49
Felíz New Year, Ava Gabriela!
by Alexandra Alessandri: This children’s picture book follows a shy young girl who is visiting her extended family in Colombia for New Year’s Eve. She’s introduced to family traditions and finds her place among her people.
amazon.com
$16.99
What Would Frida Do?: A Guide to Living Boldly
This contemporary guide to living life boldly was inspired by the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The feminist icon remains a symbol for the intersection of creativity and bold political views. Each chapter focuses on an intimate story from Frida’s life and encourages readers to live fearlessly and overcome obstacles.
amazon.com
$25.00
Living Color: Angie Rubio Stories
Miscolta’s series of stories follow Angie from kindergarten to high school as she navigates life as a Mexican-American during the Cold War, Civil Rights movement, the Cuban missile crisis, Beatlemania, and more. Angie often feels invisible in the white-dominated society of the U.S.
amazon.com
$17.99
FINDING LATINX: In Search of the Voices
Activist and journalist Ramos takes readers on an across-country travelogue in search of communities of people with Latin American heritage to learn how they define the controversial term, “Latinx.”
amazon.com
$16.95
The Poet X
Winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, and the Pura Belpré Award!
amazon.com
$14.97
The Book of Lost Saints
The Book of Lost Saints is an evocative multigenerational Cuban-American family story of revolution, loss, and family bonds from New York Times-bestselling author Daniel José Older.
amazon.com
$18.89
Itzá
In her debut novella, Rios de la Luz examines the lives of a small family of water witches living near the US-Mexico border. Exploring issues of race and trauma along with beauty and magic, Itzá is a powerful reclamation of body and identity.
amazon.com
$11.99
Cantoras: A novel
“Cantoras is a stunning lullaby to revolution—and each woman in this novel sings it with a deep ferocity. Again and again, I was lifted, then gently set down again—either through tears, rage, or laughter. Days later, I am still inside this song of a story.” —Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award–winning author.
amazon.com
$23.28
How to Fold a Taco
“by Naibe Reynoso: Reynoso is known for penning books that honor Latinx culture. Her newest title is an imaginative and whimsical children’s book that explores the many different ways to fold a taco with a helpful hand from an odd crew of characters, including a dragon and a wrestler.
amazon.com
$18.99
We Set the Dark on Fire
“We Set the Dark on Fire burns bright. It will light the way for a new generation of rebels and lovers.” —NPR “Mejia pens a compelling, gripping story that mirrors real world issues of immigration and equality.” —Buzzfeed
amazon.com
$12.49
Felíz New Year, Ava Gabriela!
by Alexandra Alessandri: This children’s picture book follows a shy young girl who is visiting her extended family in Colombia for New Year’s Eve. She’s introduced to family traditions and finds her place among her people.
amazon.com
$16.99
What Would Frida Do?: A Guide to Living Boldly
This contemporary guide to living life boldly was inspired by the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The feminist icon remains a symbol for the intersection of creativity and bold political views. Each chapter focuses on an intimate story from Frida’s life and encourages readers to live fearlessly and overcome obstacles.
amazon.com
$25.00
Living Color: Angie Rubio Stories
Miscolta’s series of stories follow Angie from kindergarten to high school as she navigates life as a Mexican-American during the Cold War, Civil Rights movement, the Cuban missile crisis, Beatlemania, and more. Angie often feels invisible in the white-dominated society of the U.S.
amazon.com
$17.99
FINDING LATINX: In Search of the Voices
Activist and journalist Ramos takes readers on an across-country travelogue in search of communities of people with Latin American heritage to learn how they define the controversial term, “Latinx.”
amazon.com
$16.95
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