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The story of Camino and Yahaira, two sisters - one in the Dominican Republic and one in NY - whose fates become intertwined when a tragic accident forces them to discover the truth about their father—and each other.
The story a girl in Argentina who dreams of playing soccer professionally. In the oppressively male-dominated culture of her Rosario barrio, Camila Hassan finds her joy and freedom on the soccer pitch.
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Julia, a Chicago high school student, and not so perfect daughter of immigrant parents, navigates trials and tribulations of following her dreams of becoming a writer, alongside the death of her sister, Olga—who might not have been quite as perfect as she seemed.
A fantasy world inspired by ancient Mesoamerica, in which Indir holds an esteemed position as a Dreamer who can divine the future. However, Indir’s ability to Dream is lost before the book begins, begging the question if she is the Lost Dreamer whose appearance has been foretold.
Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora
An anthology to spark dialogue and inspire hope. Fifteen bestselling and award-winning authors as well as up-and-coming voices interrogate the different myths and stereotypes about the Latinx diaspora.
A near-future dystopia where a young girl and her brother must escape a xenophobic government to find sanctuary. It's 2032, and in this near-future America, all citizens are chipped and everyone is tracked–from buses to grocery stores.
San Rafael City Schools alumnus, Javier Zamora, recounts his two-month long journey from El Salvador across the U.S. border. His harrowing, heartbreaking, and inspiring story emphasizes the humanity in us all - no matter where we come from.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
When Aristotle, a loner, meets Dante at the swimming pool, the two strike up an unparalleled relationship. Dante is everything Aristotle wishes he were: articulate, smart, and self-confident. Together they begin questioning the secrets of the universe and navigating the painful journey from adolescence into adulthood.
A graphic novel about immigration, homelessness, racism, and finding your tribe. This Breakfast Club retelling features five unique characters forced into a friendship who discover that they're more than they give themselves credit for.
When his traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his true gender, Yadriel becomes determined to prove himself a real brujo. With the help of his cousin and best friend Maritza, he performs the ritual himself, and then sets out to find the ghost of his murdered cousin and set it free.
An African American and Latinx History of the United States
Scholar and activist Paul Ortiz challenges the notion of westward progress as exalted by widely taught formulations like “manifest destiny” shows how placing African American, Latinx, and Indigenous voices unapologetically front and center transforms U.S. history into one of the working class organizing against imperialism.
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