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GREAT BOOKS JUST KEEP ON COMING! This year was no exception, with what almost feels like an explosion of graphic novels, which my kiddos clamor for! Great picture books too-check them all out! And don't miss our printable list for sharing-click here.
PICTURE BOOKS
Three, yes three!, books came out about plátanos, and they are all wonderful-bringing together family, tradition and yummy plátanos! I am also thrilled about how they feature Abuelas as an integral part of a child's life-I spent a lot of time when I was a kid with both of my grandmothers so this definitely strikes a chord with me.
*Plátanos go with everything written by Lissette Norman and illustrated by Sara Palacios
*Plátanos are love written by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and illustrated by Mariyah Rahman
*The Secret of the Plátano written by Luz Maria Mack and illustrated by Stephany Mesa
*Ancient Night/ Noche Antigua written by David Bowles and illustrated by David Alvarez. This is a stunning interpretation of Nahuatl traditions featuring Opossum, the Moon, and more.
*Beauty Woke written by NoNieqa Ramos and illustrated by Paola Escobar is a fierce story about a little girl who pushes past the negative things said about her community to be truly herself.
FOR MIDDLE GRADES
*Tumble by Celia C. Pérez (@CeliaCPerez ). If you loved The First Secret of Punk, you will definitely enjoy this one!
*The Enchanted Life of Valentina MejÃa by Alexandra Alessandri- this book is on my To-Read list! Written by the same author as Isabel and her colores go to school, this middle grade book blends Colombian folklore, fantasy & adventure together.
another on my To-Read list is Lupe Wong Won't Dance by Donna Barba Higuera, author of La Cuentista.
GRAPHIC NOVELS
*Invisible written by Christina Diaz Gonzalez and illustrated by Gabriela Epstein
*Frizzy written by Claribel A Ortega and illustrated by Rosa Bousamra tells the story of a tween girl coming to terms with her hair. My 4th graders cannot get enough of this book!
*¡¡Manu!! written and illustrated by Kelly Fernandez
*Monarca: A Novel written by Leopoldo Gout and illustrated by Eva Aridjis. This is not a traditional graphic novel; but is gorgeously illustrated. Telling the tale of a young girl who transforms into a monarch butterfly and begins the migration south to México, this book is in parts coming of age, fantasy, and environmental activism-I loved it!
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