Bilingual Children's Books Archives

6 Picture Books by Latinx Authors to Teach Kids About Día de los Muertos

Sofía AguilarNovember 2, 2022

by Sofía AguilarNovember 2, 202202098

Celebrated at the beginning of November every year, Día de los Muertos is a time of remembrance for our deceased loved ones, to honor them by building altars complete with photos, candles, marigolds, sugar skulls, and their favorite foods. It’s...

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Latina-Owned Lil’ Libros Raised $2 Million in Crowdfunding Campaign

Virginia IsaadJuly 9, 2021July 10, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJuly 9, 2021July 10, 202106764

Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein are two moms who saw the lack of representation in publishing when it came to Latinx stories and they came together to change that. They launched Lil’ Libros in 2014 to share our culture and...

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Stories of Children at the Border Featured in New Picture Book

Virginia IsaadApril 14, 2021April 15, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 14, 2021April 15, 202105734

The heartbreaking reality of the children at the border is unfortunately nothing new however the reality of the situation is not truly known but now that’s changing. Attorney Warren Binford is the founder of Project Amplify, a national campaign that...

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10 Children’s Books by Black and Afro-Latinx Authors

Virginia IsaadFebruary 10, 2020January 29, 2021

by Virginia IsaadFebruary 10, 2020January 29, 2021014532

Afro-Latinx stories don’t often make it into the mainstream and less so for children’s literature, so we wanted to celebrate these stories for and by Afro-Latinx and Black writers. Some of the most common themes found in these books include...

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7 Bilingual Books That Are Perfect for Your Children

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 13, 2018November 6, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 13, 2018November 6, 202003819

It is important for children to identify with their culture, and feel a connection with it early on. Raising your child bilingual can even set him or her up to be more successful in life. These bilingual books will help your child...

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Frida Kahlo’s Life Comes Alive In This New Children’s Book

Araceli CruzOctober 13, 2017December 14, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 13, 2017December 14, 202002382

Who did Frida Kahlo paint, aside from herself? Her pets! Frida’s artwork is filled with images of adorable pets, from monkeys to parrots and cats. Now someone has turned the spotlight on Frida’s pets into a children’s book. Writer Monica Brown...