November: Native American Heritage Month
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We Sang You Home
by Richard Van Camp Year Published:The story of a Cree family and the little life that brings them so much joy. STORY LINK
We Are Water Protectors
by Carole Lindstrom Year Published:How important is clean water? How can we protect this gift for our children? How do we explain the dangers to them? This book, with breathtaking illustrations by indigenous artist Michaela Goade, is an amazing book about protecting life on this planet. STORY LINK
Fry Bread
by Kevin Noble Maillard Year Published:Fry bread is a tradition born from a need. This story perfectly explains how it is made and what it means to those that make it. STORY LINK
October: Dia de los Muertos and Halloween
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Creepy Carrots
by Aaron Reynolds Year Published:Jasper loves carrots. He eats them all the time! ...Wait, what was that? Was that the sound of creepy carrots...creeping?! STORY LINK
The Festival of Bones
by Luis San Vicente Year Published:Another fantastic book about Dia de los Muertos STORY LINK
The Day of the Dead
by Bob Barner Year Published:Learn more about this beautiful tradition in this bilingual book STORY LINK
September: Hispanic Heritage Month Stories
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Separate is Never Equal
by Duncan Tonatiuh Year Published:Sylvia Mendez and her family's fight for desegregation. STORY LINK
Where Are You From?
by Yamile Saied Mendez Year Published:Where are you from? That's a question she hears all the time. So she asks her Abuelo, because he knows everything. STORY LINK
Islandborn
by Junot Diaz Year Published:Lola needs to find out about the island for a school project, but she's never been to the island. Her family and neighbors offer a lot of colorful descriptions, but Mr. Mir is the only one that won't talk about the island. Lola is determined to figure out why. STORY LINK
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
by Andrea Beaty Year Published:Sofia Valdez stands up for her community and what she believes in, but can she win this time? STORY LINK
Round is a Tortilla
by Roseanne Greenfield Thong Year Published:A book about shapes featuring the ever delicious tortilla. STORY LINK
What Can You Do with a Paleta?
by Carmen Tafolla Year Published:What can you do with a paleta? Find out in this colorful tale. STORY LINK
My Papi Has a Motorcycle
by Isabel Quintero Year Published:Daisy and her Papi enjoy quality time zooming around her neighborhood on his motorcycle. STORY LINK
Dreamers
by Yuyi Morales Year Published:A mother and child experiencing their new lives in a new country together. Gorgeous illustrations. STORY LINK
Alma and How She Got Her Name
by Juana Martinez-Neal Year Published:Alma wonders how did she get her name, and why is it so long? She discovers, through talking to her family, that her name has a rich history and a lot of love in it. STORY LINK
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