Beyond Borders: YA Books Embracing Hispanic Stories | Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative

Furia

by Méndez, Yamile Saied

Book - 2020

Camila Hassan leads a dual existence at her home in Argentina. At home, she is a dutiful daughter, constrained by her mother’s strict expectations, overs...Show more Camila Hassan leads a dual existence at her home in Argentina. At home, she is a dutiful daughter, constrained by her mother’s strict expectations, overshadowed by her rising-star brother, and subjected to the harsh control of her short-tempered father. On the soccer field, she transforms into La Furia, a force of extraordinary skill and talent. When her team secures a spot in the South American tournament, Camila sees an opportunity to test the limits of her abilities. In her most ambitious dreams, she hopes to earn an athletic scholarship to a North American university. Show less

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Before We Were Free

by Alvarez, Julia

Book - 2018

Anita de la Torre, a twelve-year-old girl living in the Dominican Republic in 1960, finds herself in a difficult situation. While most of her relatives ha...Show more Anita de la Torre, a twelve-year-old girl living in the Dominican Republic in 1960, finds herself in a difficult situation. While most of her relatives have moved to the United States, her Tío Toni has gone missing. Her father is receiving enigmatic phone calls about butterflies and a person named Mr. Smith. Meanwhile, the secret police have begun to intimidate her family, suspecting them of opposing the country’s dictator. Show less

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10 Things I Hate About Prom

by Rose, Elle Gonzalez

Book - 2024

A lively and modern rom-com that takes a playful jab at how overrated prom can be and explores the art of sabotaging your charming best friend’s attempts ...Show more A lively and modern rom-com that takes a playful jab at how overrated prom can be and explores the art of sabotaging your charming best friend’s attempts to ask out the school’s most popular girl. Taylor is friends with Selena, and Ivelisse Santos hangs out with Joaquin Romero. Not only are they next-door neighbors, but they’re also platonic soulmates. They are all looking forward to the big dance. Show less

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You Don't Have A Shot

by Marie, Racquel

Book - 2023

Valentina “Vale” Castillo-Green’s life centers around soccer. Her friendships, her aspirations, and her father’s high expectations are all intertwined wit...Show more Valentina “Vale” Castillo-Green’s life centers around soccer. Her friendships, her aspirations, and her father’s high expectations are all intertwined with the sport. However, after she sparks a confrontation with her longtime rival, Leticia Ortiz, during the playoffs, it feels as though everything she’s worked for starts to unravel. Show less

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Saints of the Household

by Tison, Ari

Book - 2023

Max and Jay have always relied on each other for survival. Raised under the shadow of a physically abusive father, the Bribri American brothers have learn...Show more Max and Jay have always relied on each other for survival. Raised under the shadow of a physically abusive father, the Bribri American brothers have learned that their best chance of protecting themselves and their mother is to adhere to a strict routine and stay out of trouble. Show less

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Brighter Than the Sun

by Aleman, Daniel

Book - 2023

Every morning, sixteen-year-old Sol rises at dawn in her hometown of Tijuana, Mexico, and makes the arduous journey across the border to attend school in ...Show more Every morning, sixteen-year-old Sol rises at dawn in her hometown of Tijuana, Mexico, and makes the arduous journey across the border to attend school in the United States. Despite the grueling commute, it's her best chance to fulfill her dream of becoming the first in her family to attend college. Show less

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Secret of the Moon Conch

by Bowles, David

Book - 2023

In Mexico, Sitlali, now orphaned and pursued by a menacing gang leader, faces a dire decision: undertake the treacherous journey to the U.S. border and se...Show more In Mexico, Sitlali, now orphaned and pursued by a menacing gang leader, faces a dire decision: undertake the treacherous journey to the U.S. border and search for her estranged father. The night before she sets out, she discovers a stunning conch shell adorned with ancient markings. Show less

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Santiago's Road Home

by Diaz, Alexandra

Book - 2020

This is the harrowing, heart-filled story of a 12-year-old Mexican kid who flees his violently abusive relatives and is befriended by a young single mom a...Show more This is the harrowing, heart-filled story of a 12-year-old Mexican kid who flees his violently abusive relatives and is befriended by a young single mom and her 5-year-old, who are trying to get across the U.S. border and join her sister, who's already made the trip. None of the travelers realizes that the journey through Mexico to the border is just the beginning of their story. They are then detained by ICE while crossing the border from Mexico into the United States. Show less

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Shut Up, This Is Serious

by Ixta, Carolina

Book - 2024

Belén Dolores Itzel del Toro craves the usual experiences: finding love, and having a boyfriend. Yet, nothing in East Oakland feels ordinary. Her father a...Show more Belén Dolores Itzel del Toro craves the usual experiences: finding love, and having a boyfriend. Yet, nothing in East Oakland feels ordinary. Her father abandoned the family, she's struggling to graduate, and her ultra-Catholic, nerdy best friend, Leti, is pregnant—by a boyfriend she hasn't revealed to her parents due to their racist attitudes toward him being Black. Show less

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Don't Ask Me Where I'm From

by De Leon, Jennifer

Book - 2020

Liliana Cruz, a first-generation Hispanic girl, goes to great lengths to blend in at her predominantly white school. However, as family secrets emerge and racial tensions escalate, she faces a choice: stand up for her beliefs or remain silent. Liliana Cruz, a first-generation Hispanic girl, goes to great lengths to blend in at her predominantly white school. However, as family secrets emerge and racial tensions escalate, she faces a choice: stand up for her beliefs or remain silent. Show less

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