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Famous Figures of Hispanic Heritage!

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This Hispanic Heritage Month, take time to celebrate people from Spanish-speaking countries who have contributed to our nation. From musicians and athletes to scientists and storytellers, these people have made a difference just by being true to themselves!

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Planting Stories

Planting Stories

The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

by Denise, Anika

Book - 2019

New York City’s first Puerto Rican librarian brought seeds of familiar stories to her new home and then planted them for future generations to enjoy. New York City’s first Puerto Rican librarian brought seeds of familiar stories to her new home and then planted them for future generations to enjoy. Show less

New York City’s first Puerto Rican librarian brought seeds of familiar stories to her new home and then planted them for future generations to enjoy. New York City’s first Puerto Rican librarian brought seeds of familiar stories to her new home and then planted them for future generations to enjoy. Show less

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Salazar

Salazar

A Bilingual Picture Book Biography

by Rodríguez, Patty

Book - 2023

Learn about the life of Ruben Salazar, the first Mexican American columnist of the Los Angeles Times. This brave journalist shined a light on problems that no one else would. Learn about the life of Ruben Salazar, the first Mexican American columnist of the Los Angeles Times. This brave journalist shined a light on problems that no one else would. Show less

Learn about the life of Ruben Salazar, the first Mexican American columnist of the Los Angeles Times. This brave journalist shined a light on problems that no one else would. Learn about the life of Ruben Salazar, the first Mexican American columnist of the Los Angeles Times. This brave journalist shined a light on problems that no one else would. Show less

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Drum Dream Girl

Drum Dream Girl

How One Girl's Courage Changed Music

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2015

Millo longed to be a drummer, even though at the time it was thought that girls in Cuba should not be able to. This story is a reminder that by following your dreams, you can change the world! Millo longed to be a drummer, even though at the time it was thought that girls in Cuba should not be able to. This story is a reminder that by following your dreams, you can change the world! Show less

Millo longed to be a drummer, even though at the time it was thought that girls in Cuba should not be able to. This story is a reminder that by following your dreams, you can change the world! Millo longed to be a drummer, even though at the time it was thought that girls in Cuba should not be able to. This story is a reminder that by following your dreams, you can change the world! Show less

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Separate Is Never Equal

Separate Is Never Equal

Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation

by Tonatiuh, Duncan

Book - 2014

After being forced to attend a separate school due to her Mexican heritage, Sylvia and her family took matters into their own hands and organized a lawsuit that put an end to segregated schooling in California. After being forced to attend a separate school due to her Mexican heritage, Sylvia and her family took matters into their own hands and organized a lawsuit that put an end to segregated schooling in California. Show less

After being forced to attend a separate school due to her Mexican heritage, Sylvia and her family took matters into their own hands and organized a lawsuit that put an end to segregated schooling in California. After being forced to attend a separate school due to her Mexican heritage, Sylvia and her family took matters into their own hands and organized a lawsuit that put an end to segregated schooling in California. Show less

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Pablo Neruda

Pablo Neruda

Poeta Del Pueblo = Poet of the People

by Brown, Monica

Book - 2022

A little boy called Neftalí learned early on that books and words held a certain kind of magic. He decided to recreate this magic by writing poems, and eventually became a famous poet by the name of Pablo Neruda. This is his story. A little boy called Neftalí learned early on that books and words held a certain kind of magic. He decided to recreate this magic by writing poems, and eventually became a famous poet by the name of Pablo Neruda. This is his story. Show less

A little boy called Neftalí learned early on that books and words held a certain kind of magic. He decided to recreate this magic by writing poems, and eventually became a famous poet by the name of Pablo Neruda. This is his story. A little boy called Neftalí learned early on that books and words held a certain kind of magic. He decided to recreate this magic by writing poems, and eventually became a famous poet by the name of Pablo Neruda. This is his story. Show less

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda

by Calkhoven, Laurie

Book - 2018

Lin-Manuel Miranda is a writer, singer, actor, and songwriter with Puerto Rican roots. In this book, learn about the man behind several of the hit songs in Disney’s Moana and Encanto! Lin-Manuel Miranda is a writer, singer, actor, and songwriter with Puerto Rican roots. In this book, learn about the man behind several of the hit songs in Disney’s Moana and Encanto! Show less

Lin-Manuel Miranda is a writer, singer, actor, and songwriter with Puerto Rican roots. In this book, learn about the man behind several of the hit songs in Disney’s Moana and Encanto! Lin-Manuel Miranda is a writer, singer, actor, and songwriter with Puerto Rican roots. In this book, learn about the man behind several of the hit songs in Disney’s Moana and Encanto! Show less

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Mother of Sharks

Mother of Sharks

by Márquez, Melissa Cristina

Book - 2023

This book is based on the life of world-renowned shark scientist Melissa Cristina Márquez, better known as the Mother of Sharks. Join her childhood self on an adventure to discover her destiny! This book is based on the life of world-renowned shark scientist Melissa Cristina Márquez, better known as the Mother of Sharks. Join her childhood self on an adventure to discover her destiny! Show less

This book is based on the life of world-renowned shark scientist Melissa Cristina Márquez, better known as the Mother of Sharks. Join her childhood self on an adventure to discover her destiny! This book is based on the life of world-renowned shark scientist Melissa Cristina Márquez, better known as the Mother of Sharks. Join her childhood self on an adventure to discover her destiny! Show less

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Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa

Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa

by Chambers, Veronica

Book - 2005

This flashy book will introduce you to Celia Cruz while walking you through her childhood, her rise to fame, and becoming “the Queen of Salsa”. This flashy book will introduce you to Celia Cruz while walking you through her childhood, her rise to fame, and becoming “the Queen of Salsa”. Show less

This flashy book will introduce you to Celia Cruz while walking you through her childhood, her rise to fame, and becoming “the Queen of Salsa”. This flashy book will introduce you to Celia Cruz while walking you through her childhood, her rise to fame, and becoming “the Queen of Salsa”. Show less

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Side By Side

Side By Side

The Story Of Dolores Huerta And Cesar Chavez = Lado A Lado : La Historia De Dolores Huerta Y César Chávez

by Brown, Monica

Miscellaneous Recording - 2021

In this bilingual picture book, learn how Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up to fight for workers’ rights and change the course of history. In this bilingual picture book, learn how Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up to fight for workers’ rights and change the course of history. Show less

In this bilingual picture book, learn how Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up to fight for workers’ rights and change the course of history. In this bilingual picture book, learn how Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up to fight for workers’ rights and change the course of history. Show less

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Roberto Clemente

Roberto Clemente

Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates

by Winter, Jonah

Book - 2005

Baseball legend Roberto Clemente started out as a little boy living on the island of Puerto Rico who just wanted to play baseball. He practiced all the ti...Show more Baseball legend Roberto Clemente started out as a little boy living on the island of Puerto Rico who just wanted to play baseball. He practiced all the time, making his way into the Major Leagues and going down in history as one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Show less

Baseball legend Roberto Clemente started out as a little boy living on the island of Puerto Rico who just wanted to play baseball. He practiced all the ti...Show more Baseball legend Roberto Clemente started out as a little boy living on the island of Puerto Rico who just wanted to play baseball. He practiced all the time, making his way into the Major Leagues and going down in history as one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Show less

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Cantora

Cantora

Mercedes Sosa, the Voice of Latin America

by Fernández Nitsche, Melisa

Book - 2023

Learn how one Argentinian woman’s voice became so powerful that it gave hope to an entire nation and earned her the nickname “the voice of the voiceless”. Learn how one Argentinian woman’s voice became so powerful that it gave hope to an entire nation and earned her the nickname “the voice of the voiceless”. Show less

Learn how one Argentinian woman’s voice became so powerful that it gave hope to an entire nation and earned her the nickname “the voice of the voiceless”. Learn how one Argentinian woman’s voice became so powerful that it gave hope to an entire nation and earned her the nickname “the voice of the voiceless”. Show less

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Galapagos Girl

Galapagos Girl

Galapagueña

by Arnold, Marsha Diane

Book - 2018

Dive into the story of Valentina Cruz, a girl whose love of animals and nature led her to become a biologist who is dedicated to the conservation of the Galapagos Islands. Dive into the story of Valentina Cruz, a girl whose love of animals and nature led her to become a biologist who is dedicated to the conservation of the Galapagos Islands. Show less

Dive into the story of Valentina Cruz, a girl whose love of animals and nature led her to become a biologist who is dedicated to the conservation of the Galapagos Islands. Dive into the story of Valentina Cruz, a girl whose love of animals and nature led her to become a biologist who is dedicated to the conservation of the Galapagos Islands. Show less

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Ellen Takes Flight

Ellen Takes Flight

The Life of Astronaut Ellen Ochoa

by Rappaport, Doreen

Book - 2023

Fly high with Ellen Ochoa, an astronaut and the first Hispanic woman in space. Experience her joy as she jumps headfirst into life and all it has to offer, learning as much as she can along the way. Fly high with Ellen Ochoa, an astronaut and the first Hispanic woman in space. Experience her joy as she jumps headfirst into life and all it has to offer, learning as much as she can along the way. Show less

Fly high with Ellen Ochoa, an astronaut and the first Hispanic woman in space. Experience her joy as she jumps headfirst into life and all it has to offer, learning as much as she can along the way. Fly high with Ellen Ochoa, an astronaut and the first Hispanic woman in space. Experience her joy as she jumps headfirst into life and all it has to offer, learning as much as she can along the way. Show less

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Pelé, King of Soccer

Pelé, King of Soccer

Pelé, El Rey Del Fútbol

by Brown, Monica

Book - 2009

Learn all about the King of Soccer, the legendary Pelé, in this bilingual picture book that shows how a poor boy from Brazil embraced his love of soccer and became the first man in history to score a thousand goals. Learn all about the King of Soccer, the legendary Pelé, in this bilingual picture book that shows how a poor boy from Brazil embraced his love of soccer and became the first man in history to score a thousand goals. Show less

Learn all about the King of Soccer, the legendary Pelé, in this bilingual picture book that shows how a poor boy from Brazil embraced his love of soccer and became the first man in history to score a thousand goals. Learn all about the King of Soccer, the legendary Pelé, in this bilingual picture book that shows how a poor boy from Brazil embraced his love of soccer and became the first man in history to score a thousand goals. Show less

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Tomas and the Library Lady

Tomas and the Library Lady

by Mora, Pat

Book - 1997

A wise grandfather and a caring librarian help a young boy discover the world of books and knowledge in this true story based on the life of Tomás Rivera....Show more A wise grandfather and a caring librarian help a young boy discover the world of books and knowledge in this true story based on the life of Tomás Rivera. Tomás would go on to become an author, educator, and the first minority Chancellor in the University of California system. Show less

A wise grandfather and a caring librarian help a young boy discover the world of books and knowledge in this true story based on the life of Tomás Rivera....Show more A wise grandfather and a caring librarian help a young boy discover the world of books and knowledge in this true story based on the life of Tomás Rivera. Tomás would go on to become an author, educator, and the first minority Chancellor in the University of California system. Show less

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Tito Puente, Mambo King

Tito Puente, Mambo King

Tito Puente, Rey Del Mambo

by Brown, Monica

Book - 2013

As a child, Tito Puente would bang pots and pans and drive everyone around him crazy! But these early attempts at music would eventually turn him into a famous musician, earning the title of the King of Mambo. As a child, Tito Puente would bang pots and pans and drive everyone around him crazy! But these early attempts at music would eventually turn him into a famous musician, earning the title of the King of Mambo. Show less

As a child, Tito Puente would bang pots and pans and drive everyone around him crazy! But these early attempts at music would eventually turn him into a famous musician, earning the title of the King of Mambo. As a child, Tito Puente would bang pots and pans and drive everyone around him crazy! But these early attempts at music would eventually turn him into a famous musician, earning the title of the King of Mambo. Show less

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Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

by Brown, Monica

Book - 2017

Frida Kahlo was one of the world’s most famous painters, and her work may have been influenced by her pets! Frida had monkeys, a parrot, dogs, turkeys, an eagle, a cat, and a fawn – read all about them in this book. Frida Kahlo was one of the world’s most famous painters, and her work may have been influenced by her pets! Frida had monkeys, a parrot, dogs, turkeys, an eagle, a cat, and a fawn – read all about them in this book. Show less

Frida Kahlo was one of the world’s most famous painters, and her work may have been influenced by her pets! Frida had monkeys, a parrot, dogs, turkeys, an eagle, a cat, and a fawn – read all about them in this book. Frida Kahlo was one of the world’s most famous painters, and her work may have been influenced by her pets! Frida had monkeys, a parrot, dogs, turkeys, an eagle, a cat, and a fawn – read all about them in this book. Show less

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Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes

Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes

by Herrera, Juan Felipe

Book - 2014?

Learn about different Hispanic Americans who changed the world through their talents and dedication. Learn about different Hispanic Americans who changed the world through their talents and dedication. Show less

Learn about different Hispanic Americans who changed the world through their talents and dedication. Learn about different Hispanic Americans who changed the world through their talents and dedication. Show less

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