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Award winning
Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey
Ruth Behar, Devon Holzwarth, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and diversity.
Explores themes of adaptation and resilience.
Strengthens family bonds through shared history.
Enhances empathy and understanding across cultures.
Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey
Ruth Behar, Devon Holzwarth, 2022
Award winning
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of African American history.
Strengthens empathy through powerful storytelling.
Encourages critical thinking and discussion.
Beautiful, evocative illustrations complement the narrative.
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
Award winning
Holi Hai!
Chitra Soundar, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant celebration of Holi festival, cultural exploration.
Colorful illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Introduces diversity and cultural understanding, educational.
Encourages family bonding through shared holiday experiences.
Holi Hai!
Chitra Soundar, 2022
Award winning
Spanish is the Language of My Family
Michael Genhart, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through language and family ties.
Enhances multilingual development in early childhood learning.
Engaging narrative fosters emotional and social growth.
Encourages family bonding over shared heritage stories.
Spanish is the Language of My Family
Michael Genhart, 2023
Award winning
Celebrate Las Posadas - Celebramos Las Posadas: A Bilingual Book in English and Spanish
Marisa Boan, 2021
30 pages
Why to read
Bilingual English-Spanish text enhances language learning.
Explores cultural traditions of Las Posadas festivity.
Illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early bilingual literacy development.
Celebrate Las Posadas - Celebramos Las Posadas: A Bilingual Book in English and Spanish
Marisa Boan, 2021
Award winning
Alex's Good Fortune
Benson Shum, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through engaging storytelling.
Encourages understanding of different traditions and values.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Ideal for family reading and bonding time.
Alex's Good Fortune
Benson Shum, 2020
Award winning
La Noche Before Three Kings Day
Sheila Colón-Bagley, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and tradition.
Enhances understanding of Three Kings Day festivities.
Encourages family reading and bonding experiences.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
La Noche Before Three Kings Day
Sheila Colón-Bagley, 2023
Award winning
Our Celebración!
Susan Middleton Elya, Ana Aranda, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and enhance visual learning.
Introduces cultural diversity through festive storytelling.
Rhyming text supports phonetic awareness and literacy.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading sessions.
