It Doesn't Have to be this Way


Book Description

Reluctantly a young boy becomes more and more involved in the activities of a local gang, until a tragic event involving his cousin forces him to make a choice about the course of his life.




The Storyteller's Candle


Book Description

During the early years of the Great Depression, New York City's first Puerto Rican library, Pura Belpre, introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta.




My Very Own Room/ Mi Propio Cuartito


Book Description

With the help of her family, a resourceful Mexican American girl realizes her dream of having a space of her own to read and to think.




On My Block


Book Description

Fifteen artists portray, in words and pictures, the places that are most special to them.




Drum, Chavi, Drum!


Book Description

Chavi's music teacher believes that only boys should play drums in Miami'sestival de la Calle Ocho, but Chavi knows she is a good musician and looksor a way to prove it.




Young Cornrows Callin Out the Moon


Book Description

A poem about city children spend their summer.




Quinito's Neighborhood


Book Description

Quinito's neighbors all have important roles to play in the community.




Tan to Tamarind


Book Description

Poems in celebration of brown skin color.




Zombies Don't Eat Veggies!


Book Description

Mo Romero is a zombie who loves nothing more than growing, cooking, and eating vegetables. Tomatoes? Tantalizing. Peppers? Pure perfection! The problem? Mo's parents insist that their niño eat only zombie cuisine, like arm--panadas and finger foods. They tell Mo over and over that zombies don't eat veggies. But Mo can't imagine a lifetime of just eating zombie food and giving up his veggies. As he questions his own zombie identity, Mo tries his best to convince his parents to give peas a chance. Super duo Megan and Jorge Lacera make their picture--book debut with this sweet story about family, self--discovery, and the power of acceptance. It's a delectable tale that zombie and nonzombie fans alike will devour.