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From a pizza-eating dragon to a detailed look at the causes of climate change, these Spanish-language works offer young readers engaging stories and magical high jinks.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, many school libraries in the United States are looking for high-quality books in Spanish to share with students and their families. But as the population of Spanish-speaking people in the U.S. continues to grow, there is increasing demand among school libraries for Spanish-language content year-round.

Is the Mexican jumping bean really a bean? And how do animals and plants communicate? These Spanish-language books for elementary students explore sea animals, wildlife, and girls making their mark.

Historically, most Spanish-language originals came out of Spain. But in the U.S. Latinx population, people of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Salvadoran, Cuban, Dominican, Guatemalan, Colombian, and Honduran origin all outnumber Spaniards. It’s important that Latinx children have access to books from authors whose origins are as diverse as their own.

Read one book a day for Latinx Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, and every month after that. From migration and history to food and family, these works capture the many complexities and joys of the Latinx culture.

From board books to middle grade graphic novels, these illustrated narratives celebrate Latinx children and their communities.

Whether a fan of paranormal mysteries or someone looking for a heartrending novel in verse, these eclectic reads offer something for everyone.

Rebellious veggies, family stories, bath time fun, and more are featured in this roundup of bilingual and Spanish-language picture books.

Día de los Muertos, a holiday with Mexican roots, is a time for family and friends to honor their deceased loved ones. The Day of the Dead is usually celebrated November 1st and 2nd. These five picture books commemorate the day and will help kids get in a festive spirit.