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Hispanic Heritage for Kids

Dancing Hands : How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln

Dancing Hands : How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
by Margarita Engle; illustrated by Rafael López

Looks at the life of Teresa Carreño, one of the most famous pianists who, by age nine, performed for President Abraham Lincoln.

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Stella Diaz Never Gives Up

Stella Diaz Never Gives Up
by Angela Dominguez

Stella wants to save the ocean, but she knows she can't do it alone. It's going to take a lot of work, but Stella Díaz never gives up!

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Who was Cesar Chavez?

Who was Cesar Chavez?
by Dana Meachen Rau; illustrated by Ted Hammond

Presents an account of the life of the Mexican American labor activist who helped organize the migrant farm workers and establish a union to fight for their rights

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Juana & Lucas: Big Problemas

Juana & Lucas: Big Problemas
by Juana Medina

When Mami announces that she is getting married, Juana is quite distraught. Luckily, some things will never change, like how much Mami loves her.

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Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library

Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library
by Carole Boston Weatherford

Traces legal clerk Arturo Schomburg's efforts to curate a collection of African books, letters, music, and art.

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Planting Stories : The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

Planting Stories : The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
by Anika Denise; illustrated by Paola Escobar

Nonfiction picture book about the life and legacy of Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City.

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Turning Pages: My Life Story

Turning Pages: My Life Story
by Sonia Sotomayor; illustrated by Lulu Delacre

An autobiographical picture book of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Ages 8-12

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Sarai and the Around the World Fair

Sarai and the Around the World Fair
by Saraí González

When Sarai outgrows her bike, she worries she'll never get to travel anywhere. But when her school hosts an Around the World fair, she uses her imagination to solve her bike problem.

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Soldier for Equality : José de la Luz Saénz and the Great War

Soldier for Equality : José de la Luz Saénz and the Great War
by Duncan Tonatiuh

Describes the life and accomplishments of Josâe de la Luz Sâaenz, who helped create the League of United Latin American Citizens

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Todos Iguales : Un Corrido de Lemon Grove = All Equal : A Ballad of Lemon Grove

Todos Iguales : Un Corrido de Lemon Grove = All Equal : A Ballad of Lemon Grove
by Christy Hale

The empowering true story of the 1931 Lemon Grove Incident, in which Mexican families in southern California won the first school desegregation case in US history

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Dolores Huerta: Advocate for Women and Workers

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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Pedro: First-Class Friend

Pedro: First-Class Friend
by Fran Manushkin; illustrated by Tammi Lyon

What makes Pedro a first-class friend? He is brave, loves monster trucks, knows how to have fun, and even includes his little brother.

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