September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage month. In light of this we would like to share some books to help spread more awareness surrounding Hispanic stories. We believe that these stories are just as important to read as the next which is why we work with authors of all different cultural and racial backgrounds. Here is Lauren Simone’s list of Hispanic Heritage books we hope you’ll love!
- Celia Cruz: Queen of Salsa by Veronica Chambers
- La Princesa and the Pea by Susan Middleton
- Side by Side/Lado a Lado: The Story of Delores Huerta and Cesar Chavez by Monica Brown
- ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat! by Raúl the Third
- Book Fiesta! by Pat Mora
- Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music by Margarita Engle
- I Love Saturdays y domingos by Alma Flor Ada
- Carlos escribe su nombre by Stuart J Murphy
- Mango, abuela, and me by Meg Medina
- Día de los Muertos by Roseanne Thong
- Nina's Journey In Espanol: En La Clase by Nina Grace Reed and Nina N. Reed
- ¡Pío Peep! by Alice Schertle, Alma Flor Ada, and Isabel Campoy
- Pepe and the Parade: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage by Tracey Kyle
- Abuela by Arthur Dorros
- Waiting for the Biblioburro by Monica Brown
- Carmela Full Of Wishes by Matt de la Peña
- Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal
- Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor
- My Two Border Towns by David Bowles
- My Shoes and I: Crossing Three Borders by René Colato Laínez
Comment below which book was your favorite or a favorite of yours you don’t see here on the list! Be sure to also check Lauren Simone’s Hispanic Heritage books featured on our website!