Latino Heritage Month

Excellent graphic novel about Suggs' family visit to Mexico. Trying to figure out how to belong, navigating the language, and being their true self makes for a beautiful and heartfelt glimpse into the author's life.

Gorgeously illustrated tale that follows Althalia as she gains her power. Realism meets fantasy in dealing with oppression, both religious and secular as Althalia must fight to become her true self while keeping her family near.

Set in 1960, a coming-of-age tale about four Dominican sisters who move from the Dominican Republic to New York City, told in a series of interconnected stories that trace their personal and cultural maturity as they adapt to living in America.

Max and Jay are two Bribri American brothers trying to survive an abusive father. When they try to help a friend, suddenly violence erupts and their future is threatened. Will they be able to overcome their family, community and have the strength they need to move on? The novel is told in alternating voices and poetry.

Stockton, CA native Miguel Castaneda is sentenced to live at a boy’s home in San Jose for an undisclosed offense. There, he meets violent loner Mong, who convinces him and his roommate Rondell to break out and make their way to Mexico with the promise that they will find jobs at a beach resort. Per the judge’s orders, Miguel keeps a journal of his experiences, which he continues of his own volition long after feeling obligated to do so.

When Piddy Sanchez starts at a new high school she soon becomes the target of Yaqui Delgado and her friends, who bully her for her lighter skin and good grades. As the bullying gets worse, Yaqui becomes someone Piddy can no longer ignore or avoid.

In the aftermath of the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake that destroyed their home and killed their mother, 16-year-old Magdalie and her "sister," Nadine, must live with their uncle in a makeshift camp. When Nadine's American father sends for her, Nadine promises to send for Magdalie, but left essentially on her own for the first time in her life, unable to attend school anymore, Magdalie must adapt to a new way of life while searching for a way to make money so she can join Nadine in America.

Two El Paso, Texas teens, sensitive boys who don't feel like they fit in among the Mexican men they see around them, form a special friendship over the course of one year.

Rosa Santos has one goal in mind, to get into a college program that will allow for a study abroad in Cuba, the land that her Grandma and mom left many years ago. But first, she has to get the nerve to tell her Grandmother Mimi that she is returning to Cuba and she has to save the Harbor with the reluctant help of the good looking sailor.

A touching and positive story about a teen mom, Emoni, the unconditional love of a grandmother, and where Emoni’s inventive culinary gifts take her. High school senior Emoni aspires to be a professional chef and knows her cooking is amazing. She juggles the demands of the culinary program, for the chance of an apprenticeship in Spain, and being a responsible young mom to her 3-year-old daughter. Acevedo's second novel is beautifully heartwarming. 

In an apartment building in Delaware, nine families of immigrants from Central and South America have taken up residence in the hopes of creating new and better lives in America. Told in alternating voices, the many stories center around the budding—and tragic—romance between two teenagers. This beautiful, powerful book is a must-read.

In this fantasy book we meet Daniela Vargas who is on track to fulfill one of two roles reserved for women, run a husband’s household or raise his children. Her prospects are high but can disappear in an instant if anyone finds out that her parents forged the paperwork to give her a better chance at a good future. To exacerbate the situation, she is approached by a resistance group to help spy and fight for change. Will she throw away the future that her parents have sacrificed everything for?

Xochi, a 17-year-old Mexican-American girl, has just become governess to Pallas, the 12-year-old daughter of rock stars. Things start to get complicated when they accidentally summon a fae duo who are responsible for taking revenge on all those who have brought pain to Xochi. This book contains adult topics, such as substance abuse, rape, and a relationship between a teen and an adult.

Identified by only initials, this book shares the stories of nine undocumented teens currently living in the United States but born in different countries. This is a timely book that shares the hope that was established by moving to this country, the uncertainty of living under these circumstances and the challenges and obstacles that they continue to face by living in the shadows.

Sal, a diabetic magician, begins the school year at his new high school by making a chicken appear and disappear from a bully’s locker. A simple magic trick, or is it? Gabi, “La Jefa” and school journalist is convinced that there is more to it than just a simple magic trick. Join their adventure as they cross universes to help save the life of Gabi's baby brother, Iggy while simultaneously trying to prevent their universe from breaking.

David is constantly bullied by his peers at school and he comes to the conclusion that it is all because he is a “flaco” or thin male. He decides that over the summer he is going to change that and he is going to gain the muscles to look like the stars in his favorite action movies. He quickly discovers that the summer will not be enough time unless he opts for alternative and dangerous solutions. Follow David on his journey as he battles with body dysmorphia, eating disorders and loss.

Beatriz and her brother, Junito, were brought to New Jersey from Puerto Rico by their mother in hopes of escaping a life filled with violence. However, to make ends meet the siblings join a gang that leads to the death of Junito by a rival Haitian gang and the end of her dreams to become a professional dancer. Join Beatriz as she takes on a journey to pick up the pieces of her life and those around her.