Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic/Latino AuthorsLike this list

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• Frizzy

  Ortega, Claribel A.,

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  *Available in multiple formats* Marlene, a multiracial kid, has hair that her mother has deemed not "good." The detailed illustrations celebrates identity as Marlene with the help of her friends and Tía Ruby to find an appreciation for her curls.

• Jovita Wore Pants

  the Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter

  Salazar, Aida

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  This biography of Jovita Valdovinos is told with gripping and lyrical text. Valdovinos was a Mexican revolutionary who fought for her rights by disguising herself as a man.

• The House on Mango Street

  Cisneros, Sandra,

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  *Available in multiple formats* This classic title about Esperanza Cordero and her life growing up in Chicago. Told through poems and stories, as Esperanza dreams of a different life.

• The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía

  Alessandri, Alexandra

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  Inspired by Colombian folklore, Valentina and her younger brother are transported into the legends of their childhood on a magical creature hunt. Sure to appeal to readers who love a little whimsy and suspense in their fantasy.

• The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora

  Cartaya, Pablo

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  *Available in multiple formats* A land developer wants to demolish Arturo's Abuela's restaurant, but a new friend named Carmen is inspiring Arturo to help put a stop to it. With descriptions of Cuban food, this will appeal to foodies and activists…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• ChupaCarter

  Lopez, George, 1961-

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  Actor/Comedian George Lopez offers a funny tale of a young Angeleno sent from California to New Mexico to live with his grandparents. There he meets a new friend, a Chupacabra.

• Us, in Progress

  Short Stories About Young Latinos

  Delacre, Lulu

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  *Available in multiple formats* A collection of short stories detailing different Latino experiences in the US. The lyrical stories are mostly based on true incidents and aren't limited by certain geographic or cultural identities.

• Bravo!

  Poems About Amazing Hispanics

  Engle, Margarita

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  From Tito Puente to Pura Belpré to Roberto Clemente, 18 famous people are celebrated in the poems of Cuban American author Engle. Her final poem even celebrates an additional 22 Latino people you should know about!

• Maximilian & the Lucha Libre Club

  a Bilingual Lucha Libre Thriller

  Garza, Xavier,

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  Xavier Garza's wrestling themed books are all bilingual. Filled with suspense and moving at a fast-pace, this is sure to please fans of Lucha Libre around the world!