Victor Villaseñor’s Bestseller, Rain of Gold, is a novel based on the true stories of generations of a Mexican family whose youngest generation currently lives in California. This true story may sound to others like superstition or fantasy, but it was actually witnessed, experienced, and survived by a loving family.

A native of Chicago, Ana Castillo brings to life a special place in the Americas where mestizos of all nationalities, racial backgrounds, or legal status reside. In her complex novel, she narrates the story of an antihero who is trying to balance his position between his indigenous roots and European influences.

Like Water for Chocolate is a fantastic romantic story that is narrated through delicious Mexican recipes and home remedies.

This novel is a collection of Rios’ family and neighborhood memoirs as he was growing up in Nogales. They tell stories of exploring the US-Mexico border and other interesting accounts of his youth.

This moving story of two Mexican-American youths coming of age while attending college offers great insight into Mexican-American community life.

In this excellent collection of short stories, Gary Soto offers young students a chance to read about the things in life that are important to them such as love and friendship. The author calls on his own experience of growing up in California, but reaches all youth through universal emotions.

Sandra Cisneros is an acclaimed author who utilizes her rich Mexican culture as a source of inspiration for her stories. Her comical yet realistic characters paint a warm picture of a united Mexican-American family. This novel has captivated an audience of all ages through the story of Esperanza Cordero, a young girl from Chicago who shares her thoughts, emotions, and expectations.

This fun-to-read collection of gory tales from the US/Mexico border has orally survived for hundreds of years. Alfred Avila values their tradition and ensures that they are not lost forever. These stories, which he remembers from his childhood, are now accompanied with vivid and graphic illustrations.

Sandra Cisnero’s collection of vibrant love poems narrates emotional stories that pull from her roots in the Mexican American community.

This prize-winning and imaginative book is a playful collection of 20 fun poems in English and Spanish. Alarcón’s delightful and touching words along with Maya Christina Gonzalez’ illustrations bring beautiful images and colorful thoughts to life.