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        Must Read Latinx Books 2018

        by Carmen September 21, 2018


        Have you exhausted your summer reading list? If you’re like me and not sure where to turn to next for fall reading, browse through our list of Must Read Latinx Books, 2018 edition! You can also check out our list from last year.

        Made up of some oldies (but goodies), as well as more recent titles, this list was compiled in collaboration with librarians and library staff across San Mateo County Libraries. We hope you find something up your alley! Also, if you’re a parent, such as myself, and looking to get your teen, tween, or budding beginning reader a new book, scroll down for a children's list.

        Also, make sure to celebrate Latinx Heritage at a San Mateo County Libraries location. We have artists, performers, celebrations and several events happening all month long.

        Adult

        An African American and Latinx History of the United States

        Cuentamelo!

        The Heart of the Mission

        La Nueva California

        The New Americans?

        Stranger

        Teen

        Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

        Burn Baby Burn

        Bruja Born

        Labyrinth Lost

        The Inexplicable Logic of My Life

        I Lived on Butterfly Hill

        The Poet X

        Shadowshaper

        Shadowhouse Fall

        Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick your Ass

        Youth

        Juvenile Fiction

        Dancing Home

        A Dash of Trouble

        The Dragon Slayer

        The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora

        The First Rule of Punk

        Love, Amalia

        Lucky Broken Girl

        MERCI SUℓREZ CHANGES GEARS

        Picture Books

        Alma and How She Got Her Name

        Danza!

        Frida Kahlo y sus Animalitos

        La Princesa and the Pea

        Miguel and the Grand Harmony

        The Little Red Fort

        The One Day House

        Schomburg

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        Board Books

        Around the World With Cantinflas

        The Life of Celia

        The life of Selena

        As the San Carlos Youth Services Librarian, I read a lot of youth titles (from picture books to YA). My personal favorite this year? I would have to say the Brooklyn Bruja Series by Zoraida Cordova.

        What were some of your must read Latinx titles from this past year? Let us know below!

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        We welcome your respectful and on-topic comments and questions in this limited public forum. To find out more, please see Appropriate Use When Posting Content. Community-contributed content represents the views of the user, not those of San Mateo County Libraries

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