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Dolores Huerta: Advocate for Women and Workers
by Linda Barghoorn

Championing equal rights for all people regardless of gender, race, & economic class, Dolores Huerta is a globally recognized icon in the fight for social justice. Ages 9-14

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El Chupacabras
by Adam Rubin & Crash McCreery

Farmer Hector and his daughter Carla seek help from the monstrous chupacabra when their goats become giants and threaten the town. Ages 5-9

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Esquivel!: Space-Age Sound Artist
by Susan Wood; illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh

This book explores the life of Juan Garcia Esquivel and the unconventional space-age music he created. Ages 7-10

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Cesar Chavez: Fighting for Farmworkers
by Eric Braun; illustrated by Harry Roland...et al

This graphic biography chronicles Chavez's work organizing the National Farm Workers Association & advocating for all Mexican Americans. Ages 8-10

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How Do You Say? = ¿Como se dice?
by Angela Dominguez

Two giraffes, one English-speaking and one Spanish-speaking, overcome a language barrier to forge a friendship. Ages 2-5

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Viva Frida
by Yuyi Morales; photography by Tim O'Meara

Bilingual text, accompanied by colorful photographs, explores the famous artist's life. Ages 5 & up

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Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family's Fight for Desegregation
by Duncan Tonatiuh

An eight-year-old girl of Mexican & Puerto Rican heritage was instrumental in a landmark desegregation case of 1946 in California. Ages 7-10

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I Got This: To Gold and Beyond
by Laurie Hernandez

Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book. Ages 10 & up

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Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes
by Juan Felipe Herrera; paintings by Raúl Colón

This is an inspiring tribute to Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the world. Ages 8-14

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Echo: A Novel
by Pam Muñoz Ryan; decorations by Dinara Mirtalipova

Timelines, history, and children’s lives become entwined in a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica. Ages 10-14

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