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• Spanish Is the Language of My Family

  Genhart, Michael,

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  An intergenerational story of family ties, cultural pride, and spelling bee victory following a young boy who bonds with his beloved abuela over a love of Spanish.

• Where Wonder Grows

  González, Xelena,

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  A grandmother explores her special garden with her granddaughters. Wonder grows everywhere but Grandmother especially loves to show it in her story garden.

• Across the Bay

  Aponte, Carlos,

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  Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father.

• A Maleta Full of Treasures

  Sylvester, Natalia,

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  As her Abuela prepares to leave, Dulce gathers items for her cousins to send home with Abuela to remind her cousins of the U.S. relatives they've never met and learns that home isn't just a place but the deep-rooted love they share no matter the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Notebook Keeper

  a Story of Kindness From the Border

  Briseño, Stephen,

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  Based on a true account, this moving and beautifully illustrated picture follows Noemi and her Mama as they flee their home in Mexico and head for the U.S. border, where an unexpected act of kindness changes their lives forever.

• My Two Border Towns

  Bowles, David (David O.)

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  A boy and his father cross the United States-Mexico border every other Saturday, visiting their favorite places, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care.

• Let Me Fix You a Plate

  a Tale of Two Kitchens

  Lilly, Elizabeth (Elizabeth Marie),

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  A girl describes her family's annual visit with Mamaw and Papaw in West Virginia, then Abuela and Abuelo in Florida, especially the foods and cultural elements that make each kitchen unique.

• Remembering

  González, Xelena,

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  A child and their family observe the customs of Día de los Angelitos, one of the ritual celebrations of Día de Muertos, to celebrate the life of their beloved dog who passed away.

• Abuelita and Me

  Carranza, Leonarda,

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  Spending time at home with Abuelita means pancakes, puddle-jumping, and nail-painting. But venturing out into the city is not always as fun.

• With Lots of Love

  Torres Sanchez, Jenny,

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  When she and her family move to the United States, Rocio, who has grown up in Central America, does her best to adjust but misses her Abuela a lot until she receives something special just in time for her birthday.