Young girl following her big sister
By: Caren McNelly McCormack
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On the day of her big sister Eva's quinceañera, everyone is too busy to notice Lolo. The upbeat acrylics and liquid watercolor capture the excitement and gaiety of the family gathering and this special occasion.

Illustration of a young girl dancing in a special dress
By: Mimi Chapra
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Amelia is excited for show and tell at her new American school, and she knows just the thing to bring — her special fiesta dress! When she gets to school wearing the dress, however, she realizes that she has misunderstood the assignment.

By: Meg Starr
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"Alicia's mother guides her through streets where she is greeted by neighbors, shopkeepers, street vendors, and even taxi drivers.

Illustration of a young boy cooking bean soup
By: Jorge Tetl Argueta
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Product Description: This delightful poem teaches readers young and old how to make a heartwarming, tummy-filling black bean soup, from gathering the beans, onions, and garlic to taking little pebbles out of the beans to letting them simmer till the lu

By: Diane Gonzales Bertrand
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When a postcard arrives from Uncle Chente saying that he will visit on the Fourth of July, the Cárdenas family happily awaits his visit. They plan a picnic with an array of Tejano food, ideal for a Texas picnic, and then they plan the decorations.
A family party
By: Diane Gonzales Bertrand
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Told in the style of "The House That Jack Built," this story shows how a large family celebrates Papá Luis's very special birthday.

Young girl with a tortilla
By: Rudolfo Anaya
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Jade's village is running out of water. When a small blue hummingbird tells Jade that she most go to the Mountain Spirit to ask for rain, she is afraid to make the journey alone — but she knows that it may be her village's only hope.

Young girl running back and forth
By: Campbell Geeslin
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In their tiny Mexican village, Nanita's cobbler father works so hard that he has no time to smile, much less make Nanita a pair of new shoes. Nanita decides to take on the task herself, fashioning multicolored shoes out of leather scraps.

Grandmother sipping chocolate
By: Mara Price
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"Sabrina is excited about the special gifts that her grandma has brought back from her visit to Mexico. As they play with the ribbons, clothes, and music makers, Abuelita explains each item's role in their cultural heritage.

Dishes for a party
By: Pat Mora
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On a starry night, a group of lizards and their friends gather for music, food, and fun — a delicious hullabaloo!

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