4 Great Kids Books Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

This month marks Hispanic Heritage Month. These books celebrate Latino authors, stories and storytellers.

Señorita Mariposa by Ben Gundersheimer (Mister G). Join the incredible journey of monarch butterflies flying from Canada to Mexico. Recommended for infants.

I Want to Be a Vase by Julio Torres. Comedian/author Julio Torres creates a hilarious story about a plunger who wants a new job: a beautiful vase. Kids will laugh, but they will also celebrate finding their true purpose. Recommended for toddlers.

Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle by Hilda Eunice Burgos. Ana Maria lives in an apartment with her parents and sisters. Now that a new baby is coming, she feels there's even less space for her! Recommended for elementary schoolers.

Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish by Pablo Cartaya. When Marcus gets in trouble in school, his mom sends him to Puerto Rico to visit relatives. While he is there, will he also track down his father? A beautiful and thoughtful provoking book about family. Recommended for tweens.