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Although I usually recommend children’s literature, the following 3 books written by Latina authors are for you, mamas…
Who enjoyed reading Mama Bear Apologetics? I sure did. But, truth be told, there was something missing for me in it…and this book right here was the missing link…
Based on Haley’s ancestors, starting with a Gambian youth who is kidnapped and sold into slavery, the narrative continues well into the generations…
Anika Aldamuy Denise does it again with another wonderful picture book biography but this time, on the incredible triple threat: Rita Moreno!
No one else could truly convey the resilience, the courage, the love of this extraordinary young woman, except Malala Yousafzai herself. We can read about her life and be amazed at all her accomplishments, such as being the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner. But reading her own words…
How in the world can a series on cats be featured as my “Multicultural Book of the Month”? I will gladly tell you why.
The storyline for “The Prophecies Begin” book set is riveting. Extremely well written and often unpredictable, each book would make my heart race at one point or another because it is just that good…
Anyone old enough to remember the 90’s show “Saved by the Bell“? Well, this cute story was written by actor Mario Lopez (aka Slater) and his sister, Marissa Lopez Wong, based on their childhood memories of sweet times at their grandmother’s house…
This, my friends, was the first book I ever bought my daughter after her arrival. The loving title “Mi Amor Por Ti” caught my attention as well as the fact that it was a bilingual (Spanish/English) counting book. Then the icing on the cake was the difference in color between mother and child…
If you enjoyed the Little House series, then you’ll most likely love the Birchbark House series as well. They share common themes of family and survival in 19th century America. It’s just told from the opposite perspective-that of a young Native American girl…
My favorite illustrator does it again, bringing to life a sweet memoir of his time with his loving grandmother that led him to become an artist.
Before he became an award winning author & illustrator, young Eric Velasquez would…
“This is for the little brown girls.” This phrase would often strengthen Misty Copeland to push through physical injury, racism and discrimination to become the first African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater…
No, Christmas is not the focus of these books. So why am I sharing them now during the holiday season? Well, first off, I bought this Faithgirlz book series for my daughter as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago. It was during a time I needed to engage her with more …
I found this gem a long time ago in a bookstore. What first captured my attention was how NOT traditional Jesus looked, which was uncommon 20 years ago. The next thing that drew me in was the title “Jesus, the Word”, taken from John 1:1…
I was recently introduced to this book series by a sweet 9 yr old who wrote to me, asking me to please add her favorite book series onto my website. Boy, am I so glad she recommended this book to me!
Susan Tan writes a humorous story about Priscilla…
So this one isn’t your typical multicultural book. It is, however, from a Christian movie called “Unconditional” which is multicultural. This movie is inspired by the actual story of co-producer Joe Bradford, played by Michael Ealy…
Looking for a new adventure for your older child to read on their own this summer? Or maybe a fun read aloud for the family? “The Girl Who Stole an Elephant” would do the trick! Nizrana Farook takes us on a fictional escapade where we meet Chaya, clever & resourceful young girl …
“From the time my parents dropped me off until the day they picked me up, Grandma wrapped me in her world of music”. Award winning author and illustrator, Eric Velasquez reminisces about his summer vacations in his grandmother’s home…
This lyrical story is about the first Latina librarian for the New York Public Library and author of the first mainstream Latino storybooks in the United States. Pura Belpré used her gift of storytelling …
“‘Cause when God made you and the world oohed and aahed, in Heaven they called you an image of God.”
Through playful poetry, Matthew Paul Turner creatively showcases the unique qualities of a child…
What do poet Alexander Posey , explorer Matthew Henson, ballerina Maria Tallchief, musician Tito Puente and congresswoman Patsy Mink have in common? They were all smart…in their own way!
This beautifully illustrated book focuses on…
When Lena’s artist of a mom tells her that if she mixes red, yellow, black, and white paints in the right combination, she can have the right brown for a picture of her, Lena responds with: “The right brown? But Mom, brown is brown.” There begins an afternoon of discovery for Lena…
This is quite a holiday treat, especially for all my fellow Latinos who, like me, never opened presents on Christmas morning because the huge celebration was actually Christmas Eve! Written in the poetic rhythm of “The Night Before Christmas”, this book…
I know for a fact that it can be difficult choosing quality books for our kids as they get older. For this reason, my Multicultural Book of the Month for March is “The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street” by Karina Yan Glaser. This is a heartwarming story about a multiethnic family who live in Harlem…