At The Children’s School, we celebrate the diverse voices and stories that shape our world all year long. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), TCS Librarian Callie Benson has curated a collection of books for families to read and enjoy together.
From picture books to novels, these stories highlight the history, culture, resilience, and creativity of Hispanic and Latino communities. If you’re a TCS family, you’re able to check out all of these books from our library!
We hope this list inspires conversations, curiosity, and connection as we honor Hispanic and Latino heritage and the many stories that enrich our shared community.
Picture Books & Early Readers
- The Circuit: Graphic Novel, Rostan – A moving story about growing up in a migrant farmworking family. (Ages 8–12)
- Growing Up Pedro, Tavares – The inspiring journey of baseball star Pedro Martínez. (Ages 6–9)
- Martí’s Song for Freedom / Martí y sus versos por la independencia, Otheguy – The bilingual story of Cuban poet and freedom fighter José Martí. (Ages 6–9)
- Danza!, Tonatiuh – Amalia Hernández’s life bringing Mexican dance traditions to the world stage. (Ages 6–10)
- Separate Is Never Equal, Tonatiuh – Sylvia Mendez’s fight to end school segregation in California. (Ages 7–10)
- ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat, Raúl the Third – A fun food-filled adventure with Little Lobo. (Ages 4–8)
- Jovita Wore Pants, Salazar – The courageous story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican freedom fighter. (Ages 6–9)
- Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx, Winter – The bilingual story of Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s rise. (Ages 6–9)
- Finding the Music, Torres – A girl discovers her grandfather’s mariachi legacy. (Ages 5–9)
- My Papi Has a Motorcycle, Quintero – A tender ride through family and community memories. (Ages 4–8)
- Dreamers, Morales – Yuyi Morales’s story of immigrating to the U.S. and discovering libraries. (Ages 4–8)
- Harvesting Hope, Krull – The journey of César Chávez as a farmworker and leader. (Ages 6–10)
- Maya’s Blanket, Brown – A bilingual story of transformation and tradition. (Ages 5–9)
- Abuela’s Special Letters, Jules – A sweet celebration of family connections. (Ages 5–8)
- Dolores Huerta: A Hero to Migrant Workers, Warren – The story of activist Dolores Huerta. (Ages 6–9)
- Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa, Chambers – The vibrant life of the legendary Cuban singer. (Ages 6–9)
- Drum Dream Girl, Engle – Inspired by the girl who broke barriers to play drums. (Ages 4–8)
- Too Many Tamales, Soto – A holiday adventure filled with love (and tamales!). (Ages 4–8)
- Jalapeño Bagels, Wing – A celebration of mixed heritage through food. (Ages 5–8)
- Biblioburro, Winter – The true story of bringing books to Colombian villages by donkey. (Ages 4–8)
- Green Is a Chile Pepper, Thong – A bilingual book of colors rooted in Latino culture. (Ages 3–7)
- Diego Rivera, Venezia – Introducing the Mexican muralist’s art and activism. (Ages 6–9)
- Margaret and Margarita / Margarita y Margaret, Reiser – A bilingual story of friendship. (Ages 4–8)
- Ellen Ochoa: The First Hispanic Woman Astronaut, Romero – The inspiring story of a scientist and astronaut. (Ages 6–9)
- Alicia Alonso: Prima Ballerina, Bernier-Grand – A dancer who overcame blindness to inspire the world. (Ages 6–9)
- Dear Primo, Tonatiuh – Two cousins exchange letters across the U.S. and Mexico. (Ages 4–8)
- I Love Saturdays y Domingos, Ada – A child celebrates both sides of her family. (Ages 4–8)
- Fiesta U.S.A., Ancona – Exploring Latino festivals across the country. (Ages 6–9)
- The Pot That Juan Built, Andrews-Goebel – Celebrating Mexican potter Juan Quezada’s art. (Ages 5–9)
Chapter Books & Collections
- Dreams from Many Rivers, Engle – Poems telling the history of Latinos in the U.S. (Ages 10–14)
- The First Rule of Punk, Perez – A middle grade novel about music, identity, and self-expression. (Ages 9–12)
- Yes! We Are Latinos, Ada – A collection of stories and poems reflecting diverse Latino identities. (Ages 9–12)
- Grandma Francisca Remembers, Morris – A family’s immigration story told through memory. (Ages 8–12)
- Sylvia & Aki, Conkling – The friendship of two girls shaped by segregation and internment. (Ages 8–12)
- ¡Béisbol! Latino Baseball Pioneers and Legends, Winter – Stories of Latino baseball heroes. (Ages 9–12)
- Esperanza Rising, Ryan – A powerful novel of resilience and hope during the Great Depression. (Ages 10–14)
