Children's Book Archives

12 Picture Books by Latinx Authors To Teach Kids About Navidad & Noche Buena

Sofía AguilarDecember 21, 2022

by Sofía AguilarDecember 21, 202202165

You know it’s the holiday season when we’re constantly shopping for our familia’s gifts and cooking our traditional Christmas food like tamales. But how many of the little ones in our lives know why this time is so special and...

Family Lifestyle

10 Christmas Gifts for Kids From Latinx-Owned Brands

Nicole YoungDecember 16, 2022December 16, 2022

by Nicole YoungDecember 16, 2022December 16, 202203064

Part of the joy of Christmas is giving our loved ones gifts, especially our chiquitos who can’t help their excitement as they unwrap presents. If you’re looking to shop Latinx-owned for the little ones in your life, we’ve got you covered....

Culture

12 Latinx Picture Books Coming Out in 2022 Your Kids Will Love

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 17, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 17, 202206912

It’s shaping up to be quite an exciting year for Latinx authors and Latinx literature. We were thrilled to discover that there are so many Latinx children’s books are coming out in 2022. There are multiple titles by Latinx authors...

News and Entertainment

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Pens Children’s Book Inspired by Her Mother

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 28, 2022February 7, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 28, 2022February 7, 202204778

The ever-inspiring Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor, just released her fourth children’s book earlier this week, Just Help! How to Build a Better World, inspired by her beloved mom. Sonia credits her with instilling an attitude of positivity and optimism in...

Culture

Krystal Quiles Is the Puerto Rican Illustrator Behind AOC Children’s Book

Virginia IsaadNovember 15, 2019July 15, 2020

by Virginia IsaadNovember 15, 2019July 15, 202004133

Puerto Rican illustrator Krystal Quiles recently worked on her first-ever book about a fellow Puerto Rican from the Bronx — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The ABCs of AOC is a children’s book written by feminist activist Jamia Wilson and highlights AOC’s career...

News and Entertainment

The Dominican Illustrator Behind Will Smith’s New Children’s Book

HipLatinaMarch 7, 2019August 11, 2020

by HipLatinaMarch 7, 2019August 11, 202002853

Longtime fans of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air will be excited to learn they’ll soon be chillin’ out maxin’ relaxin’ all cool while reading Will Smith’s new children’s book series about the Fresh Princess, Destiny, inspired by Smith’s iconic character...