Artist Carmen Lomas Garza’s second family pictures book received the 1997 Children’s Book of Distinction Award, the Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award, and other recognitions. Through her vibrant paintings and warm memories, the artist shares personal stories of her childhood growing up in a traditional Mexican American community.

This affectionate story from Sandra Cisnero’s The House on Mango Street, celebrates individuality in a family surrounded with love.

Experience the emotions of a seven-year-old girl making tortillas for the first time with her grandmother in this warm story of affection, tradition and family.

Pat Mora and Charles Ramírez tell a touching Christmas story of a little boy and his special gift for baby Jesus while simultaneously explaining a traditional Mexican celebration, las posadas.

In this prize-winning book, Gary Soto colorfully describes the adventures of Maria and her cousins on Christmas day. This funny family story can make a child laugh and relate to this childhood adventure.

Amelia’s Road tells and illustrates a story of a young girl who finds a special place to belong to even though she has spent most of her childhood traveling. Amelia and her family took roads to different farm fields throughout the year and she hated it, until she found a special road that made her feel at home.

Snapshots from the Wedding takes the reader through the fun experience of Maya, a flower girl who captures the exciting highlights of a family wedding.

This book is based on the tragic downfall of Ancient Mexicans and the conversations with Mexicans who had been present at the events, and takes the form of lament.

Pat Mora's story shows all that librarians and education make possible.

Matthew Gollub and Leovigildo Martinez have woven a mysterious and captivating story from the rich folk culture of Mr. Martinez's native Oaxaca, Mexico.

This moving, heartfelt story about finding your own way between two cultures comes to life in magical illustrations drenched with color and shadow.

Caldecott winner David Diaz is paired with literary great Rudolfo Anaya in this inspiring tale where every creature's talents are considered a gift.

Nico is a wild and adventurous boy-never mind that he's still crawling. Nico's story is a fanciful meandering tale-just perfect for floating.

This moving story of a Spanish-speaking child surviving his first year in school touches the heart.

This well-researched and meticulously rendered volume introduces children and coloring book enthusiasts of all ages to the fascinating pre-columbian civilizations of ancient Mexico.

This splendid collection features cut-and-make reproductions of seven colorful Mexican folk masks, each based on an authentic historic example.

Inspired by the story of Oaxacan woodcarver Manuel Jiménez, Dream Carver offers a simple message: follow your dreams.

Kristyn Estes' poetic text and Claire Cott's rich paintings make this a moving story about giving, receiving, and appreciating the gifts one already has.

This elegy captures the love of farm workers and the Latino community, all who yearn for justice, for this irreplaceable hero César Chávez.

Antonio Hernandez Madrigal draws on a past custom of buying the hair of the Tarascan Women, in Mexico, in this tender story of a little girl's selflessness.

Gifted storyteller Mary-Joan Gerson draws from Mexico's rich cultural traditions, including tales from the Mayan, Mixtec and Yaqui peoples to create an authentic collection that reflects the many faces of Mexico's heroines.

Pat Mora transforms the myth of the traditional Mopan Mayas in which in which the moon is a young weaver.

The sun lights the day and the moon lights the night, and morning seldom breaks to find them both up in the sky.