Stock your shelves and summer reading lists with these 10 books in Spanish, available now or soaring onto shelves near you soon!
Coming Soon
Mercedes Sosa: La voz del pueblo
Available 09.17.2024
Written and Illustrated by Aixa Pérez-Prado
“Distilling Argentina’s history into accessible text, the work ends on an uplifting note, discussing how the figure’s ‘songs of empathy and esperanza, fearlessness and fuerza helped the country begin to heal.'” —Publishers Weekly
Semillas de cambio
Available 10.15.2024
Written by Jen Cullerton Johnson
Illustrated by Sonia Lynn Sadler
★”Richer than other treatments of Maathai for children and more grounded in her work’s implicit feminism. . . . Vibrant and accomplished.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
La historia del héroe de los derechos civiles John Lewis
Available 09.03.2024
Written by Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson
Illustrated by Aaron Boyd
This new entry in the innovative “Story” line of chapter-book biographies focuses on John Lewis, a leader in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and a revered Congressman today.
La historia de la estrella de cine Anna May Wong
Available 09.03.2024
Written by Paula Yoo
Illustrated by Lin Wang
★”Deftly explores issues of representation, inclusivity, and identity in U.S. history and culture. . . . An excellent chapter book biography for elementary schoolers.” —School Library Journal, starred review
Julieta y el enigma del diamante
Available 10.01.2024
Written by Luisana Duarte Armendáriz
A smart young middle-grade mystery about a diamond gone missing from the Louvre and the sweet and spunky girl who cracks the case.
Available 09.17.2024
Written by Alessandra Narváez Varela
★ “A must for every library given its timely themes, international setting, and authentic protagonist voice.” —School Library Journal, starred review
Available Now
Los Bravos
Created by Megan Lacera and Jorge Lacera
“This book is like an old comic book that I would keep rolled up in my back pocket to copy drawings from because they’re so cool to look at. The Wild Ones is shock-full of great imagery and ideas!” —Raúl the Third, New York Times bestselling and Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator of the World of Vamos! books
La pequeña Melba y su gran trombón
Written by Kathryn Russell-Brown
Illustrated by Frank Morrison
★ “A celebration of the talent and success of a little-known African American female musician, this title will enrich library collections.” —School Library Journal, starred review
La visión de Caballo Loco
Written by Joseph Bruchac
Illustrated by S. D. Nelson
★“This makes inspirational reading and affords a glimpse into the heart of a renowned American leader.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
En estas tierras mágicas
Written by Yamile Saied Méndez
”Beautiful words and Minerva’s mighty character, even in the face of unimaginable loss and pain, grasped my heart from the first page . . . Gorgeous and powerful.” —Kacen Callender, author of National Book Award winner King and the Dragonflies
