21 Outstanding Spanish-Language and Bilingual Titles for All Ages

From picture book biographies to the Spanish-language edition of Jason Reynolds’s Lu, these picks are just-right for Spanish readers.

 

Alcántara, Jacqueline. Tíos y primos. tr. from English by Yanitzia Canetti. Penguin/Nancy Paulsen.
K-Gr 3–A beautiful picture book about the love that connects families, even across distance and language barriers, this would be an excellent addition to children’s picture book collections.

Bowles, David. Los héroes gemelos y la magia de la canción. illus. by Charlene Bowles. Lee & Low/Cinco Puntos.
Gr 4-8–Perfect for young readers and mythology lovers alike, this graphic novel is a triumph, one that is a dazzling tribute to the past and a beacon for the future.

Brückner, Hannah. Alboroto en el museo. tr. from German by Silke Kleemann & María José Ferrada.NorthSouth/Ediciones NorteSur.
K-Gr 3–Shelve this excellent book with Corinna Luyken’s The Book of Mistakes and share with those who struggle with anxiety and perfectionism.

Cuevas, Mayra. My Abuela Is a Bruja.
––––. Mi abuela es una bruja.
ea vol: illus. by Lorena Alvarez Gómez. Knopf.
K-Gr 2–A first purchase for libraries serving Spanish-speaking communities, especially those with Puerto Rican patrons.

De La Peña, Matt. Home.
––––. Hogar.
ea vol: illus. by Loren Long. Putnam.
K-Gr 3–A stunning and lyrical title that is a perfect addition to English- and Spanish-language picture book collections and an excellent choice to share with children of all ages.

Delaunois, Angèle. Carlito’s Butterfly/La mariposa de Carlito. tr. by Ann Marie Boulanger & Patricia Bendito Gordon. illus. by Augusto Mora. Orca.
K-Gr 2–A relevant story about the migration of butterflies and people, this book could be a great read aloud for a unit on butterflies, immigration, or making friends for elementary school readers.

Engle, Margarita. Héroes de la esperanza. tr. from English by Alexis Romay & Inma Serrano. illus. by Juliet Menéndez. Macmillan/Godwin.
K-Gr 3–Beautiful in both text and artwork, this incredible title by a powerhouse team belongs on all nonfiction shelves.

Fajardo, Sara Andrea. Alberto Salas juega a la paka paka con la papa: Únete a la búsqueda con el célebre científico y experto en papas peruano.
––––. Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa: Join the Quest with Peru’s Famed Scientist and Potato Expert.
ea vol: illus. by Juana Martinez-Neal. Roaring Brook.
Gr 2-5–Thematic connections to environmentalism and sustainability in our changing modern world, told through a Latinx lens, this is a highly recommended title for all nonfiction collections.

HaraŠtovÁ, Helena. Así soy yo. tr. by Enrique Gutiérrez Rubio. illus. by Ana Kobern. Albatros.
Gr 1-3–A wonderful way to discuss behavior and personality traits with younger readers, this informative Spanish title is an excellent addition to school and public libraries.

Mansour, Vivian. Códice peregrino.
––––. Pilgrim Codex.
ea vol: illus. by Emmanuel Valtierra. Levine Querido.
Gr 3-8–Readers of varying ages will find countless opportunities for engagement with these thematically multilayered and stunning works. Highly recommended for picture book collections.

Martí, Meritxell. De camino a la fiesta. illus. by Anna Aparicio Català. Editorial Flamboyant.
K-Gr 3–A lively addition to Spanish picture book collections, this is sure to be a hit with young readers.

Medina, Juana. Juana y Lucas: Grandes problemas. tr. from English by Eida del Risco. Candlewick.
Gr 2-4–An excellent entry in the “Juana and Lucas” series, this title is perfect for Spanish-language chapter book collections.

Otheguy, Emma. Cousins in the Time of Magic.
––––. Primos en tiempos de magia.
ea vol: illus. by Poly Bernatene. S. & S./Atheneum.
K-Gr 3–A stunning and lyrical title that is a perfect addition to English and Spanish-language fantasy middle grade shelves and an excellent choice to share with children of all ages.

Parra, John. Este momento es especial: Un cuento del Día de Muertos. tr. from English by Adriana Domínguez. S. & S./Paula Wiseman.
PreS-Gr 2–A heartfelt picture book celebrating Day of the Dead, this special title also reminds readers that every moment of life is special.

Peña, Zeke. Polvo solar. tr. from English by Rubí Orozco Santos. Penguin/Kokila.
K-Gr 3–An ode to the magic of the desert and the wonders of exploration and imagination, this picture book is an excellent addition to children’s collections.

Reynolds, Jason. Lu (Spanish Edition). tr. from English by Alison Ridley. Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy.
Gr 4-8–Middle grade Spanish-language collections will want to carry this and the other entries in this series.
 


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