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Tag Archives: Latino/a
Bears! Water Bears and The Girl Who Speaks Bear
Here are two more Cybils nominees, both involving bears. Water Bears, with a Latinx author and main character, continues with the Latinx theme of the past week, while The Girl who Speaks Bear takes us to fantasy Russia. Whether you’re looking for a contemporary book with a hint of possible magic, or full-on folk tale-inspired historical fantasy, there’s a book here for you. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic, Reviews
Tagged bears, disabilities, dragons, islands, Latino/a, Latinx, magical realism, PTSD, Russia, trauma, Washington, youth fantasy
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The Way to Rio Luna by Zoraida Cordova
The Way to Rio Luna by Zoraida Cordova is a sweet quest fantasy for middle grade readers. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged Ecuador, foster children, Latino/a, Latinx, New York City, quest fantasy, youth fantasy
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Mañanaland by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Pam Muñoz Ryan, the author of Esperanza Rising and Echo, returns with Mañanaland, a Cybils nominee that falls right on the border of realism and fantasy. Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Realistic
Tagged Latino/a, Latinx, quest fantasy, refugees, youth fantasy, youth fiction
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Curse of the Night Witch by Alex Aster.
I promised more Latinx fantasy a few days ago – and here we are! Columbian-American debut author Alex Aster delivers a refreshingly new take on the epic fantasy quest, inspired by her abuela’s stories. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged Latino/a, Latinx, quest fantasy, youth fantasy
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Magic, Friendship and Community: Muse Squad, Weird Little Robots, If We Were Giants
Every September before Cybils nominations open, I look around for eligible books that I can read in the meantime. Here are three that I enjoyed that were not nominated, though there are still a few days for their publishers or … Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged Cuban-American, environment, friends, greek mythology, Latino/a, Latinx, robots, youth fantasy
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Adventures with Charlie Hernández
Here are the first two books in a new contemporary mythology-based series perfect for Rick Riordan fans, the Charlie Hernandez series by Ryan Calejo. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged Florida, Latino/a, Latinx, mythology, Rick Riordan, Ryan Calejo, youth fantasy
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Into the Tall, Tall Grass by Loriel Ryon
Into the Tall, Tall Grass by Loriel Ryon. Margaret K. McElderry, 2020. ISBN 978-1534449671. Read from library copy. Yolanda Rodríguez-O’Connell has a little too much on her plate and not enough support. Her grandmother, Wela, has been asleep for weeks … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade
Tagged #OwnVoices, contemporary fantasy, diversity, Latino/a, Latinx, youth fantasy
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Teen Love: This is My Brain in Love, Secret of a Heart Note, and Don’t Date Rosa Santos
Here are three teen stories with romance at the center and satisfyingly sweet endings, though all of them have the good grace to be as much or more about our main character figuring out who she is and where she … Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Books, Fantasy, Print, Realistic, Reviews, Romance, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged #OwnVoices, Chinese-American, Cuban-American, Latino/a, Latinx, magical realism, mental health, teen romance
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Seventh Grade Switch: The First Rule of Punk and Roll with It
Here are two stories of two seventh-grade kids finding their way in new schools. The First Rule of Punk is a Pura Belpré honor book, and Roll with It is a 2019 Cybils finalist. The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Middle Grade
Tagged Arkansas, cerebral palsy, Chicago, disabilities, Latino/a, Latinx, Mexican-American, youth fiction
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