Día del Niño, coincides with El día de los libros (Book Day) every April 30. Check out these recommendations to inspire the celebration of children and books.
As a child feels the sunshine, the child's father imparts Mexican Indigenous wisdom about the sun's phases and movements as they relate to the seasons and the earth.
A celebration of joy, families share their love together, as they compare their babies' new experiences to the weather.
A look at the author's hometown of El Paso, where the sun reigns over the vast desert and shapes all that it touches.
A sharp and heartfelt picture book about a young soccer-loving girl who's an interpreter for her Spanish-speaking parents.
Illustrations and easy-to-read text pay homage to the strength, character, and worth of a child.
With lyrical text in English and Spanish, this vibrant picture book is a celebration of Hispanic American identity--showcasing the beauty of being part of two cultures.
Adela loves everything about her family's mariachi band, and wants to be in it--but when she tries the different instruments nothing seems right, so she has to find a different way to become part of the band. Includes notes on mariachi music and bands.
A young boy learns the Cherokee lesson of gadugi from his grandmother and how working together and helping each other makes the whole community stronger.
... a rollicking and rhyming story about a boy and his family who have all the right tools to help their community.
When thoughts of a baby's future start to pull at a parent's attention, they pause to reflect on the joy, wonder, and love already overflowing in their lives. This gentle, calming text will help any caregiver slow down and marvel at the remarkable baby in front of them.
A group of kids celebrate the joy and freedom of summer on their Brooklyn block.
Written to the tune of This Little Light of Mine, celebrates life's big and small moments, milestones, and accomplishments.
Nine little people are born on the same day. All of them experience love and care in their different families, and they grow up doing everything together. They become the best of friends.
When Launa visits her grandparents in Brazil she feels out of place but learns to appreciate both her American and Brazilian heritage during Festa Junina.
So what if they didn't actually receive superpowers when that comet hit earth a few months back and created a bunch of other superheroes and supervillains? Maker Girl can make just about anything, and Professor Smarts is the sharpest kid on the block. They're more than a match for villainous Mr. Anti-Freeze, who's bent on ruining the town's ice cream-by turning it all to slime!
A young cucuy, assigned to scare a boy named Ramón, struggles to frighten him when Ramón is too preoccupied with worrying about starting a new school, leading to an unexpected friendship between them.
Sue is heading to Camp Willow this summer! She's looking forward to hiking, archery, and making comics in the fresh air. She's especially excited about LARPing (live-action role-playing) and can't wait for the freedom of being away from home. But she won't be far from family because her big sister, Carmen, is a camp counselor and her little sister, Ester, is a fellow camper and won't give her any space!
Two ten-year-olds must decide whether they should join forces to create an unbeatable duo that is sure to win their school's annual creative storytelling contest.
Inspired by a true story, new Muslim student Aliya joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team, and she learns about teamwork and herself.
Paloma Ferrer might just have things figured out. She's settled in at her new school. Her little sister has been way less annoying than usual. And, best of all, she's finally gotten a handle on her ability to speak to ghosts. Everything is going great... until Rafaela de la Cruz comes to town. Everyone knows Rafaela. She and her family are stars of a paranormal reality show, and rumor has it that Rafaela has moved to town to get away from her life of fame. But with Rafaela around, Paloma knows no one will be interested in her seances anymore.
Thirteen-year-old Cuban American Gonzalo joins his estranged grandfather on road trip to promote his grandfather's fantasy book series.
Alex, a neurodiverse seventh grader, works to convince his teachers and parents that he is ready to leave his self-contained classroom and join his grade's mainstream science class.