Kids Book Picks to Celebrate Hispanic & Latin Heritage Month 2026

Apolonia worries that her birthday party featuring Mexican food and wheelchair basketball will be too different, but her Màm encourages her to celebrate her unique culture and abilities.

Playing the güira reminds Angélica of the people she loves and misses, especially her grandfather in the Dominican Republic.

Tocar la güira le recuerda a Angélica a las personas que ama y extraña, especialmente a su abuelo en la República Dominicana.

Every day for Luna starts and ends with Mami’s apapachos–hugs that come from Mami’s soul. Her warm cuddles fill Luna’s heart, like stars fill the sky. They make her feel safe. They make her feel seen. But, oh no, Mami has to take a trip! What will Luna do without Mami’s hugs? Maybe…apapachos can come from other people, too.

“Twelve-year-old Chloe Vega’s biggest fear is that her undocumented parents will be detained by immigration. That is, until she learns that her parents are actually part of a secret magical society…and that the suspicious looking police officers who have been hanging around their block are henchmen for an evil sorcerer determined to settle a decades-old score.”

“Follow Cucaracha Martina, a beloved character from Cuban and Caribbean folklore known for her beauty and wit, as she outsmarts her suitors in a series of clever challenges”.

When José realizes he does not know when his pet dog Feliz’s birthday, he decided to share his own.

Gonzalo Alberto García has never considered himself the hero of his own story. He’s an observer, quietly snapshotting landscapes and drawing the creatures he imagines emerging from them. Forced to spend the summer with his estranged grandfather, Alberto William García — the very famous reclusive author — Gonzalo didn’t expect to learn that heroes and monsters are not only the stuff of fantasy. But that’s precisely what happens when Gonzalo’s CEO mother, Veronica, sends Alberto on tour to promote the final book in his fantasy series for children and Gonzalo must tag along, even though he feels no connection to his grandfather or the books. Together, they embark on a cross-country road trip from Mendocino to Miami in a classic 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Convertible named Mathilde. Over the course of ten epic days on the highway, they will slay demons, real and imagined; confront old stories to write new ones; and learn what it truly means to show up for your family.

Gonzalo Alberto Sánchez García nunca se ha considerado el héroe de su propia historia. Es un observador silencioso, que captura paisajes y dibuja a los animalitos que imagina en ellos. Obligado a pasar el verano con su abuelo a quien no ve muy seguido, Alberto William García–el famoso autor ermitaño–Gonzalo no espera descubrir que los héroes y los monstruos existan más allá de la fantasía. Pero eso es precisamente lo que ocurre cuando la madre de Gonzalo, Verónica, una exitosa ejecutiva, envía a Alberto de gira para promocionar el nuevo libro de su serie de fantasía infantil, y Gonzalo debe acompañarlo, a pesar de no sentir conexión alguna con su abuelo o con sus libros. Juntos, emprenden un viaje por carretera de costa a costa, desde Mendocino hasta Miami, en un clásico Oldsmobile Cutlass S Convertible de 1968 al que llaman Mathilde. A lo largo de diez días épicos en la carretera, enfrentarán demonios, reales e imaginados; revisitarán viejas historias que servirán para escribir nuevas; y aprenderán lo que realmente significa estar presente para la familia.

Lucía set out to become the best goal scorer and prove that girls can dominate on the soccer field.

From an award-winning author comes a vibrant and heartwarming story of the bond between grandmother and grandchild, with a touch of Puerto Rican magic! My abuela is a bruja. There is magic in everything she does. There is nothing more magical than a grandmother’s love. But one lucky girl suspects her grandmother has actual magic. It’s in the tun-tun-tun of the way she dances salsa, in the warmth of her hugs, and the delicious smell of her cooking. The granddaughter wonders: will I have magic of my own one day? Follow the magic in this heartfelt picture book that features extensive backmatter that includes two special recipes from Mayra Cuevas and uplifiting illustrations from Lorena Alvarez Gomez.

“Puerto Rico es una isla llena de magia, desde el canto de los coquís hasta los colores brillantes de la Flor de Maga. Pero nada se compara con la magia del amor de las abuelas. Para una niña muy afortunada, esta magia se encuentra en todas partes. Está en el ritmo del tun-tun-tan cuando su abuela baila salsa, en el calorcito de sus abrazos y en el aroma delicioso de sus comidas. Pero una pregunta la inquieta: ¿tendré algún día mi propia magia?”–Provided by publisher.

When her team loses the rodeo, Rhea demonstrates poor sportsmanship and learns to take pride in her team’s best efforts.

Evan and Andy, excited for their uncles’ wedding in Mexico, embrace their role as ring bearers as they witness the love and joy of the celebration.

Evan y Andy, emocionados por la boda de sus tíos en México, abrazan su papel como portadores de anillos mientras presencian el amor y la alegría de la celebración.