Hispanic Heritage Booklists and Resources

The following booklists for children and young adults are organized by topic so that they can easily be used all year long and across the curriculum. Many books on our recommended lists are bilingual or are available in Spanish. To see related books for older readers, see our Hispanic Heritage booklists for middle grades and young adults.

Colorín Colorado Book Finder

For more great titles organized by age and topic, see the Colorín Colorado Book Finder!

Image: Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina, Winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal

Hispanic Heritage Booklists by Topic & Genre

Bilingual Books

Biographies and History

Cultural Traditions

Family Stories

Growing Up Latino

Fun with Books, Stories, and More

Holidays

Let's Play!

Nature and Seasons

Series

Young Children


 

 

Related Video

Maya Christina Gonzalez: Seeing ourselves in books

Author and illustrator Maya Christina Gonzalez talks about why it is so important for all children to see themselves in books and have access to diverse books as they grow. She also shares her story "My Colors, My World/Mis colores, mi mundo" with young readers.

This video was filmed before the COVID-19 pandemic at a family outreach event organized by the American Federation of Teachers and local and state affiliates in Daly City, CA.

Recommended Resources

Using Diverse Books with ELLs: A Guide for Educators

If you teach English language learners (ELLs) and immigrant students, you may be wondering how to choose books that reflect your students' experiences, cultures, and languages. You may also wonder how to choose books at an appropriate reading and language level for your students. This guide offers numerous practical resources and tips for finding books for your students, as well as ideas on how to expand access to diverse books for all students. Highlights include:

Book awards celebrating Hispanic Heritage

  • Pura Belpré Book Award: Books that best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth
  • Américas Award: Children’s and young adult books that portray Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinx in the United States
  • Tomas Rivera Book Award: Books highlighting Mexican American characters and experiences

To see additional books that have won other recent major awards, see the following lists:

More booklists

Resources for educators and librarians