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I Wish You Knew
Kramer, Jackie Azúa

A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Children's Book of 2021

A heartfelt story that explores the aftermath of deportation, I Wish You Knew celebrates the power of connection and empathy among children.


When Estrella's father has to leave because

he...

Item No. 9781250226303
$17.99
Imagine
Herrera, Juan Felipe
A buoyant, breathtaking poem from Juan Felipe Herrera -- brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo -- speaks to every dreaming heart.

Have you ever imagined what you might be when you grow up? When he was very young, Juan Felipe Herrera picked chamomile flowers in...

Item No. 9780763690526
$16.99
Isla
Dorros, Arthur
Rosalba is going on an imaginary journey to the Caribbean island where her grandmother grew up. Through her abuela's eyes, Rosalba visits with relatives who still live on la isla and sees the beautiful terrain of the island— from the lush, tropical rain forest to the bustling old city. Along the...
Item No. 9780140565058
$7.99
Isla - Spanish Softcover
Dorros, Arthur

Rosalba is going on an imaginary journey to the Caribbean island where her grandmother grew up. Through her abuela's eyes, Rosalba visits with relatives who still live on la isla and sees the beautiful terrain of the island— from the lush, tropical rain forest to the bustling old city. Along the...

Item No. 9780140565416
$6.99
Jazz Owls
Engle, Margarita
"Perfect for history buffs, dance enthusiasts, poets, and just about anyone looking for a great story." --School Library Journal (starred review)

From the Young People's Poet Laureate Margarita Engle comes a searing novel in verse about the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943.

...

Item No. 9781534409446
$10.99
Jovita Wore Pants
Salazar, Aida

**A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK**

The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights!

* "Graceful . . deft . . . mesmerizing. . . . Bravery and determination prevail in this inspiring tale...

Item No. 9781338283419
$19.99
La Frontera
Mills, Deborah
★ "So simple, but so beautiful, the story depicts what many must go through when seeking a better life in America" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

For over 100 years, Alfredo's family has lived in the same small village in Mexico. He loves playing with his siblings, helping his...

Item No. 9781782853886
$17.99
Labyrinth Lost
Córdova, Zoraida

The first book in the Latinx-infused Queer fantasy series from Zoraida Córdova, highly acclaimed author of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina, that follows three sisters--and teen witches--as they develop their powers and battle magic through epic questing in...

Item No. 9781492623168
$10.99
Ladder to the Moon HB
Soetoro-Ng, Maya
From Maya Soetoro-Ng, sister of former President Barack Obama, comes a lyrical story relaying the loving wisdom of their late mother to a young granddaughter she never met.

Little Suhaila wishes she could have known her grandma, who would wrap her arms around the whole world if she could...

Item No. 9780763645700
$16.99
Ladder to the Moon (Paperback)
Soetoro-Ng, Maya
"A lush, haunting story that brings together a grandmother and her grandchild. . . . Soetoro-Ng, maternal half-sister of Barack Obama, has written this story of compassion as a tribute to their mother." --Booklist (starred review)

Little Suhaila wishes she could have known her...

Item No. 9780763693435
$8.99
Latinitas
Menéndez, Juliet

Dream big with the Latinitas in Latinitas: Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers.

Discover how 40 influential Latinas became the women we celebrate today! In this collection of short biographies from all over Latin America and across the United States, Juliet Menéndez explores the...

Item No. 9781250234629
$18.99
Let Me Fix You a Plate
Lilly, Elizabeth
Whether you're settling in for a heaping plate of Mamaw's banana pudding or Abuela's arepas and tostones, a good meal always brings family together.

A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book
An ALSC Notable Children's Book

This tale of a family road trip highlights the author...

Item No. 9780823443253
$18.99
Little Night Nochecita
Yuyi Morales

As the long day comes to an end, Mother Sky fills a tub with falling stars and calls, "Bath time for Little Night!"

Little Night answers from afar, "Can't come. I am hiding and you have to find me, Mama. Find me now!"

Where could Little Night be? Down a rabbit...

Item No. 9781250073242
$7.99
Looking for Bongo (Softcover)
Velasquez, Eric
Where could Bongo be? Help a young boy find his beloved toy--and figure out how he got lost to begin with.

The boy knows Bongo was right there with him this morning--but suddenly, Bongo is missing. He asks his whole family if they've seen the stuffed toy. "Yo no sé," says abuela, "I...

Item No. 9780823437672
$7.99
Los Gatos Black on Halloween
Montes, Marisa

Follow los monstruos and los esqueletos to the Halloween party in this bilingual poem written by Marisa Montes, with illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator Yuyi Morales

Under October's luna, full and bright, the monsters are throwing a ball in the Haunted Hall....

Item No. 9781250079459
$8.99
Loteria PB
Valenti, Karla Arenas
The turn of a card could change your destiny in this captivating middle grade adventure based on the Lotería card game and perfect for fans of Coco. While searching for her missing cousin, a young girl is transported to a mythical kingdom, becoming entangled in a perilous game of...
Item No. 9780593176993
$8.99
Lowriders (Book 1) in Space (Paperback)
Camper, Cathy
Lupe Impala, El Chavo Flapjack, and Elirio Malaria love working with cars. You name it, they can fix it. But the team's favorite cars of all are lowriders--cars that hip and hop, dip and drop, go low and slow, bajito y suavecito. The stars align when a contest for the best car around offers...
Item No. 9781452128696
$9.99
Lowriders (Book 3) Blast from the Past (Hardcover)
Camper, Cathy
When new friends Lupe, Flapjack, and Elirio are each bullied by Las Matamoscas, they know they're going to like one another. When they find out they all love lowrider cars, they know they'll be friends for life. But the bullies won't leave the Lowriders alone--and they don't let any girls or babies...
Item No. 9781452163154
$22.99
Luna Oscura
Moreno, Heidi

Introduce your little ones to the importance of acceptance and how everyone deserves to belong!

In the deep, dark forest, there exists a community of cats. And, within that community, there sits Luna, a black cat ostracized by the others due to superstitious beliefs. Aided by her...

Item No. 9781948066389
$19.99
Lupe Lopez Rock Star Rules
Miller, Pat Zietlow
When a sassy drummer starts kindergarten, the rules of school cramp her style. What's a young rock star to do?

When Lupe Lopez struts through the doors of Hector P. Garcia Elementary in sunglasses with two taped-up Number 2 pencils--drumsticks, of course--poking from her pocket, her...

Item No. 9781536209549
$17.99
Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land
Ortega, Mirelle

SALE! Was $18.99. Now $8.98!

In ...

Item No. 55657151
$8.98
Mango, Abuela & Me
Medina, Meg
A 2016 Pura Belpré Author Award Honor Book
A 2016 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor Book

When a little girl's far-away grandmother comes to stay, love and patience transcend language in a tender story written by acclaimed author Meg Medina.

Mia's abuela has left...

Item No. 9780763669003
$17.99
Mango, Abuela and Me (Softcover)
Medina, Meg
"A poignant tale of intergenerational connection, transition, and patience. . . . Heartfelt, layered, and beautiful." -- Booklist (starred review)

Mia's abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. While they cook, Mia...

Item No. 9780763695132
$7.99
May Your Life be Deliciosa
Genhart, Michael
A delicious and fortifying picture book inspired by award-winning author Michael Genhart's family and illustrated by Loris Lora, May Your Life Be Deliciosa features the Mexican tradition of holiday tamale-making.

A Pura Belpré Award Illustrator Honor Book

"What is...

Item No. 9781951836221
$17.99
Maybe Something Beautiful
Howell, Theresa

In this exuberant picture book about transformation through art, Mira lives in a gray urban community until a muralist arrives and, along with his paints and brushes, brings color, joy, and hope to the neighborhood.

What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray...

Item No. 9780544357693
$17.99