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I Lived on Butterfly Hill
by Marjorie Agosín
A tale inspired by the Pinochet takeover of Chile follows the experiences of young dreamer Celeste Marconi, who becomes increasingly alarmed by the disappearances of her neighbors in the wake of political unrest and then is sent away to safety by her loving parents.
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Viva Frida!
by Yuyi Morales
Bilingual text, accompanied by colorful photographs, explores the life of famous artist Frida Kahlo, and illuminates the laughter, love, and tragedy that influenced her work.
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Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes
by Juan Felipe Herrera
An inspiring tribute to Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the world. This visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics. Gorgeous portraits complement sparkling biographies of Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, Roberto Clemente, and many more. Complete with timelines and famous quotes, this tome is a magnificent homage to those who have shaped our nation.
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Little Roja Riding Hood
by Susan Middleton Elya
This sassy retelling of the classic Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale includes accessible Spanish rhymes and fresh illustrations, with hip cultural details throughout. Features a glossary of Spanish words.
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Green is a Chile Pepper : a Book of Colors
by Roseanne Thong
Children discover a world of colors all around them. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, but all are universal in appeal. A short glossary explains the cultural significance of the colored objects featured in this book.
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Separate is Never Equal : Sylvia Mendez & Her Family's Fight for Desegregation
by Duncan Tonatiuh
A picture book that shares the triumphant story of young Civil Rights activist Sylvia Mendez, an American citizen of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage who, at the age of 8, worked with her parents and other community members to file a landmark lawsuit in federal district court to end segregated education in mid-20th-century California.
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