25 kids’ books to read during Hispanic Heritage Month

This non-fiction rhyming book features 11 Latinas who achieved greatness in various fields such as medicine, science, sports, and politics. Dolores Huerta, Selena, and Sonia Sotomayor are featured along with 8 additional outstanding women.

Grandes Dreamers celebrates the hardships and milestones of 12 women born in the United States.

Fearless Trailblazers highlights 11 Latinos who made history in their respective fields including science, sports, the arts and politics. Cesar Chavez, Fernando Valenzuela and Jean-Michel Basquiat are among those featured.

Latinitas features 40 powerful women who we have to come to recognize in the United States today.

This bilingual rhyming book features 11 women from Latin America who are now known throughout the world because of their contributions in their respective fields. Celia Cruz, Frida Khalo and Rigoberta Menchu are among those featured.

This book features 30 Latinxs figures throughout history and their incredible passage to changing the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.

This colorful book follows the story of Tito Puente, from a little boy who dreamed of having his own band one day to becoming the Mambo King.

The Spirit of Chicano Park follows Bettie and Bonky’s discovery of a historical and magical park rooted in community struggle and transformed into a place of cultural history.

Through poems, this book celebrates the achievements of Latinos from many different countries and from many different backgrounds.

Written by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, this children’s book tells her own story from the perspective of her as a young girl who loved books.

Get ready to learn the ABCs with a Latin twist! Through engaging text and colorful illustrations, you will meet 26 amazing individuals from all over Latin America.

“A Girl Named Rosita” follows the story of Rita Moreno, a proud Puerto Rican superstar who is known worldwide for her acting, singing, and dancing.

“Separate Is Never Equal” centers on Sylvia Mendez and her family’s struggle to end segregation just seven years before the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education would take place.

The Life of/La Vida de Dolores follows Dolores Huerta, the civil rights activist’s journey to becoming a leading voice in the farmworkers movement.

The true story of piano prodigy Teresa Carreño who eventually played the piano for two U.S. presidents.

For kids ages 6-10, this book features Roberto Clemente, the first Latin American player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

A colorful and vibrant picture book that depicts the life of iconic singer Selena Quintanilla.

A picture book biography of one of the most significant and inspiring figures in library history. Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City.

A bilingual picture book biography of Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello, who unearthed Peru’s ancient cultures.

The story of Mexican American chemist Mario Molina who helped solve the ozone crisis of the 1980s.

This social emotional rhyming book, teaches young and old the beauty of being bilingual and speaking Spanish.

Adela wants nothing more than to be a part of her family’s mariachi band. The only problem is that every time she tries to play an instrument it sounds wrong. Little readers will love following along Adela’s journey to joining the family band. With rhythmic text and Spanish vocabulary, this is a picture book that will charm every reader.

This stunning picture book tells the story of a Latin American Icon who used her voice to sing about the injustice of her people and became their beacon of hope. Mercedes Sosa’s powerful life story will inspire little readers to use their voice for positive change.

Dulce loves when her Abuela visits from Mexico and she especially loves it when her Abuela shares all the wonderful things she brought with her. This time around, Dulce wants to fill her Abuela’s maletas with gifts of her own for the cousins she’s never met. But her Abuela has one last thing to share with her. This heartfelt picture book celebrates the idea that home is about the love you share, as well as the beautiful relationship between grandparents and grandchildren.

Renowned shark scientist Melissa Cristina Márquez writes a beautiful story about shark conservation, encouraging the next generation of Latinas to pursue careers in STEM. This is the story of Meli who meets a crab named Jaiba and embarks on an underwater adventure where she learns about her destiny.