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For fans of Duncan Tonatiuh and Yuyi Morales' Dreamers, a one-of-a-kind picture book about one immigrant family's journey north, illustrated in the vein of an ancient codex and drawing upon Mesoamerican mythology. We, the Vargas Ram?rez family, come...

"Truly engaging . . . lyrical and vibrant." -- Booklist (STARRED REVIEW) A day's journey through a rainbow of fruits and vegetables. Do you know how red tastes? What about blue, orange, purple, or even white? As a boy, a girl, and their chameleon go...

Mamiachi & Me is a lyrical and empowering picture book written by Jolene and Dakota Guti?rrez and illustrated by Mirelle Ortega, winner of a Pura Belpr? Illustrator Honor, about what it means to be a mariachi in an all-female band. Today's the day!...

From the creator of the beloved webcomic The Oxherd Boy, comes this dazzling, gorgeously illustrated picture book about a little boy who learns he is big enough to do big things. Little Ah-Fu has a big imagination, but he can't imagine being the Oxherd...

Debut Cuban-American author Lauren Agra Deedy and award-winning artist Susan Gal join forces in this charming, heartfelt picture book story about an immigrant family--and their love and caring for family they left behind.William's Mami and his T?a Ana...

The story of a Cuban refugee and her joy in an unexpected encounter that connects her beloved home in Havana with her new home in Atlanta Each evening Coqui waits for the familiar cry of the Peanut Man--" Mani! Peanuts!"--and watches for him to appear on...

A love letter to books, showing how many elements and people contribute to making something beautiful, from Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper In this poetic and beautifully illustrated ode to creativity and the process of making books, Caldecott honoree...

J. P. Takahashi and HifuMiyo deliver a moving story about two cousins who have eagerly awaited their big mixed-family reunion at the cherry blossom festival. But when nerves strike on the day, they help each other learn more about their family tree, and...

Gather the midnight strands, tend the roots that gave you life, weave hopes into pathways-- paths that lead you home. Day after day, Nemy sows seeds, pulls weeds, and strips leaves in the sugarcane plantation where she is enslaved. But one night,...

In this powerful and inspiring picture book, a deaf girl stands up for herself and takes off her shoes while dancing at her Carnival performance so she can feel the music through her bare feet. Cesaria is going to perform for the seaside Carnival. She...

Step into the magical and rich world of Chinese mythology with tales of gods, goddesses, the Monkey King, the White Snake, and more in this gorgeous, fully illustrated collection of myths and fairy tales. Do you know how the world began? Or why there is...

In this simple, touching picture book about the healing power of a loving community, a girl's grandpa and her neighbors help her grow an olive tree in a war-torn land. A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Salam's grandpa says that olive trees are strong and...

Join Bunso, a curious young boy with a really scary problem--he's caught the attention of the Mumu, the Filipino version of the Boogeyman!Known for keeping kids in line, the Mumu loves to swoop in and put a stop to Bunso's favorite activities when he...

A Read with Jenna Jr. Bookclub Pick on The TODAY Show! ★ "A loving embrace of faith and family and a wonderful window into Nigerian culture" - Kirkus Reviews, starred review I'll see you in Ijebu... Where my Iya Akin is Her cooking, her jokes...

Celebrate Diversity and Embrace Uniqueness! A must-have award-winning children's picture book for EVERYONE. The first book in the engaging rhyming series! What if everyone looked, thought, and acted the same? The world would be a boring place! What If...

Ring in the Lunar New Year with this sweet picture book by Emmy-winning TV host Michelle W. Park. This heartwarming story follows two sisters as they explore the Korean traditions of Seollal while learning about the importance of family. The author's own...

A joyful picture book for kids and foodies of all ages (with real soy sauce as paint!) that celebrates the iconic kitchen staple and the magical way food connects family and friends across the world. Salty, savory, rich, and even sweet, soy sauce is as...

For fans of The Little Blue Truck, Red Truck and The Little Engine That Could, a rhyming ode to a colorful South American bus and the collective spirit of its people. This joyful and rhyming picture book written by a debut author and illustrated by the...