Latino Books for Children and Teens!

• 05/06/2025
• 15:04
• maureen

May is Latino Books Month—a perfect time to discover and celebrate the richness of Latino culture through stories! At Seymour Library, we’re excited to highlight books that reflect the voices and heritage of the Latino community.

Ms. Jill has hand-picked a vibrant selection of books for children, teens, and families to enjoy together. Whether you’re looking for picture books, easy readers, WonderBooks, or graphic novels, we’ve got something for everyone!

Picture Books 

• The Piñata That the Farm Maiden Hung by Samantha R. Vamos (WonderBook)

• Mis Dos Pueblos Fronterizos (My Two Border Towns) by David Bowles 
• Across the Bay by Carlos Aponte

• Areli Is a Dreamer : A True Story by Areli Morales 
• Islandborn by Junot Díaz

Juvenile

• Juana & Lucas by Juana Medina
• Lotería by Karla Valenti
• Mexikid (en español) by Pedro Martin
• Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina

Teen

• The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa

• Yo No Soy Tu Perfecta Hija Mexicana (I Am Your Perfect Mexican Daughter) by Erika Sánchez
• Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza

Stop by the library to browse our collection and bring home stories that celebrate culture, identity, and imagination. Happy reading!