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Sala, L. (2021) Mi casa is my home. Candlewick Press.

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Perma-Bound $21.42
This picture book portrays a multigenerational family unit. Students of all family dynamics can find themselves portrayed in a variety of books within our library.

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Mora, P. (2009). Book fiesta! HarperCollins.

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Perma-Bound $21.42
This picture book focuses on a Mexican celebration of El dia de los ninos (The Day of the Child). It is a bilingual text that showcases the love of reading by all students. This would be a great picture book to begin a discussion on shared similarities.

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Murray, J. (2019). Cinco de Mayo. ABDO Kids Junior.

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Perma-Bound $22.00
This non-fiction text will help diversify the holiday books on our current shelves. All students will have access to learn about different traditions and cultures. This will help create a safe space where all students are celebrated and included.

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Third, R. (2021). Vamos! Let's cross the bridge. Houghton Mifflin. 

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Perma-Bound $18.87
This picture book includes Spanish words throughout the text. It also has a great message about navigating unexpected situations and making the most out of these obstacles. Word labels are throughout the book along with a glossary. The pictures depict a connection between two places which could also be a powerful message to students.

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Denise, A.A. (2019). Planting Stories: The life of librarian and storyteller Pura Belpre. HarperCollins.

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Perma-Bound $21.42
As I strive to ensure every student sees themselves in the library, I believe this story would be a great way to connect the space with ELL students from Latin America. Not only would this be important for ELL students, but also to change the narrative of the outdated perspective of what a librarian is and what they do.

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Aponte, C. (2019). Across the bay. Penguin. 

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Perma-Bound $21.42
This story challenges the traditional family dynamic. It inspires readers to define what makes a family and to focus on the good instead of the voids families often have. This would be a great book to include in our collection because it shows that a home is built by the people you share it with.

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Murray, J. (2019). Day of the Dead. ABDO Kids Junior. 

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Perma-Bound $22.00
Another non-fiction text that encourages all students to learn about different cultures. When we learn about the world outside of our own perspective, we become more open-minded to other thoughts and ideas. That is my goal and hope for my students.

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Genhart, M. (2021). May your life be deliciosa. Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 

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Perma-Bound $21.42
This is a fun story about a Christmas Eve tradition with an extended family. Together they make tamales. The abuela not only focuses on how to make delicious tamales, but also on how to make your life delicious too! I love the concept of this book and I want to include it in our library because it will encourage students to discuss their own holiday traditions while also addressing what makes our life "delicious"?

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Alvarado, A. (2020). Luna luminosa, donde estas?: Luminous moon, where are you? Arte Publico Press. 

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Perma-Bound $16.41
This picture book is bilingual. It also teaches the moon phases with a creative story about a boy searching for the disappearing moon. This book not only provides a bilingual story for ELL students, but also can be used to teach students about the different moon phases. What a great idea!

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Drago, F.Z. (2020) Gustavo, the shy ghost. Candlewick Press.

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Perma-Bound $21.42
This picture book discusses the Day of the Dead and discussing the challenges of being "shy." The story follows a character that has a difficult time making friends because he doesn't know what to do when he is near them. The author discusses what it means to be brave while also portraying a vibrant Mexican city. This book would be a great addition to our library for every student!

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Gomez, R.J. (2020). Federico and the wolf. Houghton Mifflin. 

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Perma-Bound $21.42
We have a few grade levels at the elementary school that have units that focus on fairy tales. The fairy tales we currently have in the library are not diverse. This picture book is a retelling of the classic fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood. It focuses on a boy who is running errands for his abuela. It also includes a variety of Spanish words throughout the text. This would be a great addition to our library and to help diversify our fairy tale collection!

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Martinez-Neal, J. (2018). Alma and how she got her name. Candlewick Press.

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Perma-Bound $21.42
Names are powerful and can hold a lot of meaning in different cultures. This picture book explores the topic of names and the meaning of them. Alma has multiple names that represent her family members and ancestors. This is a great book to include in the library because in my school community most students have a first, middle and last name. This book would be a great way to introduce the topic and have students become more aware.

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Perma-Bound $20.39
Another retelling of a fairy tale that is set in Mexico. While many of the magical parts of the classic fairytale are missing, the author changed the book to a more realistic version. This would be another great addition to our fairytale collection that ties in with our curriculum.

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Berne, E.C. (2018). Cinco de Mayo. Cantata Learning. 

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Perma-Bound $25.54
This picture book is read as a song that connects two different places with one celebration. The book takes a closer look at traditions and how they are different and similar based on location.

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Quintero, I. (2019). Mi papi tiene una moto. Penguin. 

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Perma-Bound $21.42
This book is told in Spanish and would be a great addition to the library! It follows a young girl riding on a motorcycle with her papi. She notices her community around her and how it is rapidly changing. Our library recently added this title to our circulation and students have loved it!

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Tonatiuh, D. (2020). Feathered serpent and the five suns. Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 

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Perma-Bound $29.39
This picture book focuses on the Mesoamerican creation myth. Many of our rural students have not been exposed to different cultures and religions. This would be a great book to add to the library to encourage students to learn about different beliefs. Hopefully this would foster an open conversation of diverse ideas and beliefs.

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Lopez, S. (2020). Selena: Queen of tejano music. Little Bee Books. 

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Perma-Bound $31.81
This is a biography about the famous singer Selena. The majority of the book focuses on her accomplishments and determination, not her tragic death. Our library is always in need of a diverse biography collection!

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Beaty, A. (2019). Sofia Valdez, future prez. Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 

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Perma-Bound $31.81
This picture book inspires students to challenge the world around them to make it a better place. It also encourages students to see themselves as world changers.

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Mendez, Y.S. (2019). Where are you from? HarperCollins. 

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Perma-Bound $30.60
The main character of this book is asked the question; where are you from? She struggles with a way to answer so she goes to her abuelo for help. This book would be a great addition to any library because it challenges the thought of where we come from and how it isn't always one clear answer. Sometimes where we come from and where we belong are difficult to answer. This would be a great conversation starter to promote different perspectives in a safe space.

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Jules, J. (2017). Sofia Martinez: The beach trip. Picture Window Books. 

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Perma-Bound $17.04
This is an early chapter book. It has Spanish words embedded within the story. This chapter book would be a great ELL addition to the library because it incorporates Spanish into the story line and it encourages students to see themselves inside the library.

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Medina, J. (2019). Juana and Lucas. Candlewick Press. 

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Perma-Bound $21.60
This early reader chapter book features a main character and her cat. The main character, Juana, is learning to speak English. The author uses Spanish words throughout with context clues for students to figure out the meaning of the words.

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Unger, D. (2020). Sleeping with the light on. Groundwood books. 

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Perma-Bound $13.01
This story is based in Guatemala and portrays two brothers who experience the beginning of the 1950s invasion. The invasion of soldiers brings blackouts and big changes for their family. The brothers are left behind with family as their parents leave for America to find work. This book would be a great addition to addressing multiple perspectives and overcoming hardships.

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Dominguez, A. (2021). Stella Diaz never gives up. Square Fish. 

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Perma-Bound $19.17
This book would be a great addition to the library for our ELL readers because it is about a Mexican-American girl who tries to save the ocean from pollution. It also includes many Spanish phrases. Students will feel inspired and hopefully make the connection that anyone can make the world a better place.

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Hernandez, J. (2017). The dragon slayer: Folktales from Latin America. Consortium. 

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Perma-Bound $25.24
Wow! When I first stumbled upon this graphic novel I immediately realized that our library does not have an inclusive and diverse graphic novel section. This would be a great addition to any library! The author even includes a back story after each folktale. Spanish phrases are also used throughout the book and it can be purchased in its Spanish format as well.

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Ryan, P.M. (2020). Mananaland. Scholastic Book Service. 

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Perma-Bound $31.81
This fantasy chapter book is about a boy who lives with his father an his extended family. The story weaves together an intricate story about mythical creatures and the main character's culture.

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Higuera, D. B. (2021). The last Cuentista. Chronicle Books. 

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Perma-Bound $31.81
This book is the 2022 Newberry Medal Winner and Pura Belpre Award. It has also won many other awards and honors. This science fiction book is about the Earth being destroyed by a comet and so a few hundred people travel to a new planet. Hundreds of years later the main character Petra is the only one aboard who awakes with memories of Earth. She had always wanted to be a storyteller like her abuela and now she is the only one who is able to tell stories of the past. Wow. I've already told the upper elementary and middle school staff about this book. I can't wait to add it to our shelves!

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Perez, N. (2021). De aqui como el Coqui. Penguin. 

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Perma-Bound $30.60
This book is told in Spanish. The main character is a boy who has moved to the U.S. with his family. The main character is homesick, but also starts to notice similarities from his old home to his new home. This would be a great addition to the library for students to express their own feelings and make a personal connection to the character.

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Otheguy, E. (2022). Sofia Acosta makes a scene. Random House. 

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Perma-Bound $20.12
This book addresses the different perspectives of immigration within a fictional story. Sofia moves to the U.S. with her parents and continues her ballet career. When her previous dance company comes to perform in the U.S., her suburban community has some strong opinions that leave Sofia questioning how they also feel about her family. This would be a great book to teach different perspectives in a safe space.

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Velasquez, E. (2019). Octopus stew. Holiday House. 

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Perma-Bound $30.60
This picture book focuses on an Afro-Latinx family. The book is a little bit of a tall tale as the main characters try to cook a large octopus for stew. This book should be added to the library because it would be a great tall tale to add to our curriculum unit while also representing all students.

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Vourvdulias, S. (2020). Nuestra America: 30 inspiring latinas/latinos who have shaped The United States. Running Press. 

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Perma-Bound $21.42
Many school libraries (like my own) are outdated, especially in the nonfiction texts. Most nonfiction texts from 20+ years ago are notorious for excluding many important voices and underrepresenting entire populations. This would be a great addition to the library to include all voices and help all students see themselves in the library.

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Kann, V. (2006). Pinkalicious. HarperCollins. 

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Perma-Bound $32.53
This is one of the most popular books in our collection for grades Prek-1. This version is in Spanish and allows ELL parents and students to read a popular title while simply enjoying the book!

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Murray, J. (2016). Hamsters. ABDO Kids. 

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Perma-Bound $22.00
It feels like a right of passage for every elementary student to check out a hamster book at some point between Pre-k and 4th grade. This nonfiction text is in Spanish and provides information to ELL families on a common pet! It also would help students notice peers with similar interests.

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Carr, A. (2015). Velociraptor.  AV2 (Weigl).

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Perm-Bound $21.46
Another common series that gets checked out daily is any nonfiction book about dinosaurs. This version is in Spanish and again promotes ELL families the opportunity to read and learn together about a popular interest.

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Perma-Bound $14.27
Another popular title in our library. By including popular titles in Spanish, we are providing ELL families the opportunity to enjoy a book together and make connections with their peers.

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Platt, C. (2023). Ana & Andrew. Magic Wagon. 

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Perma-Bound $22.00
This is one book in a whole series that will be released next year. It is in Spanish and follows the adventures of a brother and sister. This particular book in the series would be a great addition because it is based on a popular sport that students can make connections with and it also addresses overcoming fears.

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Tarshis, L. (2021). Sobrevivi los ataques de tiburones de 1916: I survived the shark attacks of 1916. Scholastic Book Service. 

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Perma-Bound $24.03
This graphic novel series is also a very popular title in our library with the upper elementary. This version is in Spanish. Students can chat with their peers about their favorite books and make connections!

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Higgins, N. (2017). Sistemas solares: Planetas, estrellas y orbitas. Rourke Publishing. 

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Perma-Bound $22.50
The third grade does their first research project on the solar system. This would be a great addition to our library so that every student is able to complete their research to the best of their ability.

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Barsotti, R. (2015). Edad Media. Lectorum.

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Perma-Bound $21.50
Fourth grade spends a lot of time researching the middle ages. This book would be a great addition to our library for our ELL students because it is in Spanish.