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September 15 — October 15 is Latino Heritage Month. While sharing voices, stories, contributions, and leaders from the Latino diaspora is essential across ALL days of the year, it can still be fun and meaningful to highlight Latino cultures across this designated month. These five picture books not only highlight Latino culture, but they are written by Latino authors. Let’s get to reading!
Chato’s Kitchen by Gary Soto
Gary Soto highlights life in the barrio with humor and culture in this silly and charming book about a cat and tasty mice.
What Can You Do With a Paleta? by Carmen Tafolla
A little girl shares her love of this Mexican popsicle treat (a paleta!), the possible flavors, where to get one, and all of the things you can do with one.
Abuela by Arthur Dorros
This sweet story about a girl and her grandmother (her abuela) flying over the streets of New York City will be a classroom favorite. Children across all cultures and backgrounds can relate to having a trusted adult that they are connected to the way Rosalba is to her grandmother.
Alma & How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal
Alma has six names! She investigates where her long name came from and finds a meaningful story about family and culture. This is a great book to highlight the importance of all names.
Viva Frida by Yuyi Morales
Morales highlights the beauty, sadness, quirkiness, and talent that encompassed the life of artist Frida Kahlo. The illustrations in this book are so vibrant!
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What books will you read for Latino Heritage Month?
