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by Erika L. Sánchez #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A "stunning" (America Ferrera) YA novel about a teenager coming to terms with losing her sister and finding herself amid the pressures, expectations, and stereotypes of growing up in a Mexican American home."Alive and crackling--a gritty tale wrapped in a page-turner. "--The New York TimesPerfect Mexican daughters do not go away to college. And they do not move out of their parents' house after high school graduation. Perfect Mexican … [Read more...] about I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

Inspired by the Childhood of Activist Dolores Huerta by Jennifer Torres A powerful and inspiring imagined story about real-life civil rights activist and labor leader Dolores Huerta that reminds us that even our biggest heroes started out small. Her grandpa calls her "Lolita Siete Lenguas"--Little Lola, Seven Tongues, all fighting to be heard. Lola is trying not to make so much noise, but when she witnesses injustices in her own neighborhood, she knows she can't keep quiet. Can Lola … [Read more...] about Lola Out Loud:

Cowboy and Former Slave by Jane Katirgis When Nat Love was born into slavery in Tennessee, his family worked on a tobacco plantation. He longed to see the world and soon became a talented horse rider. At the age of fifteen, he left his family and headed to Dodge City, Kansas. As a young cowboy in America's Wild West, Love broke wild horses and won shooting contests. Young readers will delight in learning about the adventures of this African American cowboy. A timeline, sidebars, and … [Read more...] about Meet Nat Love:

A tale of two kitchens by Elizabeth Lilly Whether you're settling in for a heaping plate of Mamaw's banana pudding or Abuela's arepas and tostones, a good meal always brings family together.A Charlotte Zolotow Honor BookAn ALSC Notable Children's Book This tale of a family road trip highlights the author's joy in both her American and Colombian heritage, and captures all the warmth and love of her family's two distinct cultures.Once a year, on a Friday night,My family leaves the cityAnd … [Read more...] about Let Me Fix You a Plate

by Rebecca Roanhorse Reviews: While most of the world has drowned beneath the sudden rising waters of a climate apocalypse, Dinétah (formerly the Navajo reservation) has been reborn. The gods and heroes of legend walk the land, but so do monsters--and it is up to one young woman to unravel the mysteries of the past before they destroy the future. Maggie Hoskie is a Dinétah monster hunter, a supernaturally gifted killer. When a small town needs help finding a missing girl, Maggie is … [Read more...] about Trail of Lightning

by Francisco Cantú NAMED A TOP 10 BOOK OF 2018 BY NPR and THE WASHINGTON POSTWINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE IN CURRENT INTERESTFINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE NONFICTION AWARD The instant New York Times bestseller, "A must-read for anyone who thinks 'build a wall' is the answer to anything." --Esquire For Francisco Cantú, the border is in the blood: his mother, a park ranger and daughter of a Mexican immigrant, raised him in the scrublands … [Read more...] about The Line Becomes a River