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Diversity in Children's Literature

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Hispanic and Latino Culture

Hispanic people dancing and celebrating

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This section provides information on locating materials relating to Hispanic and Latino culture. Bilingual and Spanish texts and resources are also featured.

Search Tips:

Search by Subject for relevant headings, such as:

  • Spanish language materials.
  • Spanish language materials -- Bilingual.
  • Bilingual books -- English-Spanish
  • Spanish language -- Fiction.  
  • Hispanic Americans -- Juvenile fiction 
  • Mexican Americans -- Fiction 
  • Mexican Americans -- Juvenile fiction 

Search for relevant keywords: "Spanish and English", "foreign language", "bilingual", "Español", Latino, Latina...  various Latin American countries: Mexico, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, etc. Explore the Sampler of Latino Children's and YA Authors and Illustrators for more ideas.