Latino Books Month was launched by Rhode Island Latino Arts (founded in 1988 & today is Rhode Island’s leading nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to the promotion, advancement, development and cultivation of Latino arts) and has been sponsored by the Association of American Publishers (AAP).  Latino Books Month began in 2004 and has been celebrated ever since. It is dedicated to all Latino authors, illustrators and books, including fiction, poetry, drama, autobiography and art. It is meant to inspire literacy amongst the Latino community, promoting English and Spanish reading and highlighting Latino countries and cultures. Latino Books Month encourages librarians, teachers, educators and booksellers to promote Latino content. Find out more at HolidaySmart’s web page for May is Latino Books Month

The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía, by Alexandra Alessandri.
(Grades 4-6)
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To save their father’s life, a brother and sister must journey across a land full of magical beings from Colombian folklore and find the most powerful and dangerous of them all — the Madremonte.
Iveliz Explains it All, by Andrea Beatriz Arango.
(Grades 4-6)
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Twelve-year-old Iveliz is trying to manage her mental health and advocate for the help and understanding she deserves, but in the meantime her new friend calls her crazy and her abuela Mimi dismisses the therapy and medicine Iveliz needs to feel like herself.
The Coquíes Still Sing, by Karina Nicole González.
(Grades K-2)
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A hurricane nearly destroys everything Elena knows, but over time, Elena and her community begin to rebuild, planting seeds of hope along the way.
Los coquíes aún cantan, by Karina Nicole González.
(Grados K-2)
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Where Wonder Grows, by Xelena González.
(Grades K-2)
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A grandmother explores her special garden with her granddaughters.
ChupaCarter, by George Lopez.
(Grades 4-6)
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Uprooted from his home in Los Angeles, George is sent to live with his grandparents in New Mexico. Jorge struggles with loneliness until he meets a new friend who happens to be a chupacabra.
Still Dreaming = Seguimos soñando, by Claudia Guadalupe Martínez.
(Grades/Grados K-2)
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A child dreams of a life without borders after he and his parents are forced to leave their home during the Mexican Repatriation.
Luna oscura, by Heidi Moreno.
(Grados K-2)
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Introduces young children to the importance of acceptance and how everyone deserves to belong.
Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son, by John Parra.
(Grades K-2)
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Today Juanito is accompanying his father who is in the landscaping business, and he takes his sketchbook along to draw anything that catches his eye, and gets to help his father plan an entire garden–and then help plant it.
Cultivando a un artista : la historia de un jardinero paisajista y su hijo, by John Parra.
(Grados K-2)
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Three pockets full : a story of love, family and tradition, by Cindy L. Rodriguez.
(Grades K-2)
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Beto tries his best to rid himself of the traditional Mexican wedding shirt. But each time it ends up on his bed with notes from Mami.
Sweet Dream Mis Hijos : Inspiring Bedtime Stories About Latino Leaders = Historias inspiradoras de líderes Latinos, by Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez.
(Grades/Grados 3-5)
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Five-minute biographies provide an interesting window into each person's origins and accomplishments, as well as describing the way their heritage factored into their lives.