Hispanic Heritage: Booklists for Middle Grades & Young Adults

These booklists for adolescents, organized by topic and genre, focus on the experiences of Latinos and Latin American youth, and they have something for everyone — mystery, romance, science fiction, autobiography, poetry, and lots of stories about quinceañeras! To see related books for younger readers, see our Hispanic Heritage booklists for children.

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Hispanic Heritage Booklists by Topic & Genre

My Life

Across Cultures
Growing Up in the Barrio
Family Stories for Teens
Friends and Frenemies
Hispanic Heritage: Sports Stories
Puerto Rican Stories: Books for Middle Grades and Young Adults

Growing Up

College Stories
Coming of Age: Big Changes
Coming of Age: Important Choices
Coming of Age: New Responsibilities
Journeys
Love Stories
Quinceañera Stories
Summer Stories for Middles Grades and Young Adults: Hispanic Heritage

Immigration Topics

Immigration Stories: Crossing the Border
Growing Up Along the Border: Stories for Young Adults
Migrant Stories for Young Adults

Genre & Format

Autobiography and Memoirs
Graphic Novels: Hispanic Heritage
Historical Fiction for Teens
Magic, Fantasy, and Science Fiction
Personal Stories for Middle Grades
Poems by Pat Mora for Young Adults
Short Stories for Teens
Stories by Gary Soto

Books on AdLit.org

Latinx Characters and Social/Cultural Themes