Happy National Hispanic American Heritage Month!
Celebrate from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 with this collection of Spanish-English bilingual books for kids.
De Colores, translated by Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein, illustrated by Citlali Reyes
Little ones can sing along to a classic Spanish folk song with this bright board book.
Wepa, by J. de la Vega
Some grownups think Mia Emilia Lucia Renata is loud, but her grandma says she’s full of wepa — a joyous Latin American slang term that doesn’t have an exact English translation — in this fun new picture book.
Juan Bobo Busca Trabajo, retold by Marisa Montes, illustrated by Joe Cepeda
Little Juan works hard, but he always mixes things up! This retelling of a Puerto Rican folktale won the American Library Association’s Pura Belpré Honor, which recognizes Latino and Latina authors and illustrators whose work “best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience.”
The English version, Juan Bobo Goes to Work, also includes many Spanish phrases.
Nosotros Means Us: Un Cuento Bilingüe, by Paloma Valdivia
Chilean author and illustrator Valdivia uses stylish and sweet Illustrations of animals in their homes to tell the story of the love between a mother and child.
Enjoy this bilingual read-aloud video by the author!
Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando El Biblioburro, by Monica Brown, illustrated by John Parra
Ana loves the magic of stories, but she only has one book. She and the other children in her Colombian village are thrilled at the arrival of a traveling librarian in this book full of lively illustrations.
Based on the true story of librarian Luis Soriano!
Amor, by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Loren Long
This tenderhearted book beautifully celebrates the joy of family and community and acknowledges the reality of loss and uncertainty.
Find the English version, Love, here.
