Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 -- For ChildrenLike this list

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• Merci Suárez Can't Dance

  Medina, Meg,

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  Merci embarks on a seventh grade year shaped by high teacher expectations, a crush on a school-store co-worker, and a bossy classmate's plan for the annual Heart Ball.

• Oona

  DiPucchio, Kelly,

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  Oona is the big wide sea's littlest mischief-maker. She and her best friend Otto love to search for treasure...and often find trouble instead. Messy trouble. Tricky trouble. Even shark-related trouble.

• Stella Díaz Dreams Big

  Dominguez, Angela,

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  Stella is happy as a clam in fourth grade. She's the president of the Sea Musketeers conservation club, she starts taking swim lessons, and she joins a new art club at school. But as her schedule fills up, school gets harder, too. Suddenly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Watch Me

  a Story of Immigration and Inspiration

  Richards, Doyin, 1974-

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  Joe came to America from Africa when he was young. He worked hard in school, made friends, and embraced his new home. Like so many immigrants before and after him, Joe succeeded when many thought he would fail.

• Paletero Man

  Diaz, Lucky,

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  What's the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man.

• Shaking Up the House

  Méndez, Yamile Saied,

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  Ingrid and Winnie Lâopez have lived at the White House for eight years, but their friends Skylar and Zora Williams--the new first daughters--are about to move in with their mom, the president-elect. But incoming presidents' families are…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• De aquí como el coquí

  Perez, Nomar, 1975-

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  La mascota de Miguel, Coquí, siempre anda con el. Un día Miguel se entera que el y sus padres se mudarán a los Estados Unidos, lo cual significa dejar atrás a sus amados abuelos, su hogar en Puerto Rico y también a Coquí. // Miguel's pet,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Efrén Divided

  a Novel

  Cisneros, Ernesto,

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  While his father works two jobs, seventh-grader Efrâen Nava must take care of his twin siblings, kindergartners Max and Mia, after their mother is deported to Mexico.

• The Madre De Aguas of Cuba

  Gidwitz, Adam,

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  In Cuba, it is believed that a mysterious water serpent--the Madre de aguas--is responsible for providing and protecting the fresh water of the island. But the serpent is missing, and a drought has gripped the island. Uchenna, Elliot, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation