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Hispanic Heritage Month: Translated from Spanish

Not every book we have in our collection is originally published in English. Check out these books that came from all over the world, all originally published in Spanish!

Mid-Continent Public Library

9 items

  • Colombian author-illustrator Sanabria tells an inspiring story through inventive illustration.
    BookNew York : NorthSouth Books, 2016. — JE SANABRIA
  • Jabiru are the largest members of the stork family and through this upbeat storybook Colombian artist Dipacho discuses how we live our lives with other people.
    Book[New York] : Minedition US, [2023] — JE DIPACHO
  • When Benji's friend accidentally breaks a beloved doll, the two remain friends through simple conflict resolution in this charming story from Spanish authors Alicia Acosta and Luis Amavisca.
    BookMadrid, Spain : NubeOcho, 2021. — JE ACOSTA
  • This pay-it-forward story from Spanish author Expósito Escalona, tells an incredibly inspiring story about a farmer rebuilding after a tornado.
    BookMadrid : Cuento de Luz, [2021] — JE EXPOSITO ESCALONA
  • Juanita

    the Girl Who Counted the Stars

    Walder, Lola,
    Juanita is a young Guatemalan girl who loves the sky. Spanish author Walder tells her story with attention-grabbing style and delivers a sweet care for her young character.
    BookMadrid : Cuento de Luz, [2021] — JE WALDER
  • A classic fable about a mouse saving a lion is told through great vocabulary-building text by Mexican Author, Buitrago.
    BookToronto ; Berkeley : Groundwood Books, House of Anansi Press, 2019. — JE BUITRAGO
  • A mischievous and plucky young girl is offered the chance to have a dinosaur as a pet, if she can find one. Guess what? She does! Spanish Author Andrés delivers a fun message for all of us. Kids will always hold you to your word!
    Book[Madrid, Spain] : NubeOcho, 2019. — JE ANDRES
  • A cartoony book about a kid, like many his age, LOVES superheroes. Spanish author Bonilla relates the superpowers of Megapower to the goodnight kisses of Max's mommy.
    BookWatertown, MA : Charlesbridge, 2018. — JE BONILLA
  • With a little imagination, anything is possible. The second book on this list from Mexican author, Buitrago, finds students in a remote classroom finding inspiration drawing dinosaurs outdoors!
    BookVancouver : Greystone Kids, Greystone Books, [2022] — JE BUITRAGO