Families are complicated. These novels and stories depict complex family relationships for young Latinos who are trying to figure out their place in their family — and in the world.
During those tough teenage years, no one is more important than your friends. Yet sometimes it's hard to tell who your real friends are.
These novels capture the detail, tension, and experiences of young Latinos and Latin Americans in a wide range of historical settings, including a New York City barrio during World War II and the battle of the Alamo.
From the harrowing trip across the border to teens whose parents are undocumented, these stories explore what the border means to families that have risked everything to reach the United States.
Young people take all kinds of journeys for all kinds of reasons.
Oh, the agony of teen love! Poetry, prom, pride — the highs and lows of young romance are captured in these novels, stories, and poems written by Latino/Chicano authors that are sure to resonate with young teens in (or out of) love.
For readers who are interested in taking a trip into their imagination, these books provide all kinds of wonderful adventures, from a young woman who discovers that she has psychic powers to the struggle of a genetically engineered young
For a lot of teens, the best story is a true one. These autobiographies and memoirs for young adults don't disappoint.
These memoirs and novels, some written in verse, focus on the experiences of young migrant workers.
There is nothing like a good whodunnit! Some of these are hilarious; others are chilling.