Path to the Stars : My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist / Camino a las estrellas: mi recorrido de Girl Scout a ingeniera astronáutica

by Sylvia Acevedo

The inspiring memoir for young readers about a Latina rocket scientist whose early life was transformed by joining the Girl Scouts and who most recently served as CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA.

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

by Monica Brown; illustrated by John Parra

Chronicles Frida's life--from her childhood to her rise as one of the world's most influential painters--capturing the beauty and strength of Frida's creative spirit, which carried her through tragedy and triumph, and the animals that inspired her along the way.

Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre /
Sembrando historias: Pura Belpré, bibliotecaria y narradora de cuentos

by Anika Aldamuy Denise, illustrated by Paola Escobar

This picture book biography describes the life and accomplishments of Pura Belpré, a Puerto Rican librarian who introduced the folk tales of her native island first to the children of New York and afterwards throughout the country.

Bravo: Poems About Amazing Hispanics

by Margarita Engle, illustrated by Rafael Lopez

Bold, graphic portraits and beautiful poems present famous and lesser-known Latinos from varied backgrounds who have faced life's challenges in creative ways.

Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln

by Margarita Engle, illustrated by Rafael López

Looks at the life and accomplishments of Teresa Carreño, one of the world's most famous pianists who, by age nine, performed for President Abraham Lincoln at the White House.

Ellen Ochoa: Dynamic Space Director

by Rebecca Felix

Meet Ellen Ochoa, history's first Hispanic female astronaut! Follow Ochoa's story as she works at NASA's Ames Research Center while attempting to become an astronaut. Her persistence pays off when she is chosen to be astronaut on her third try! Learn about her accomplishments from her space shuttle missions through her retirement as the director of the Johnson Space Center

The Distance Between Us

by Reyna Grande

At the age of 8, Reyna Grande made the dangerous and illegal trek across the border from Mexico to the United States, and discovered that the American Dream is much more complicated that it seemed.

Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes

by Juan Felipe Herrera, illustrated by Raul Colon

This visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics. Gorgeous portraits complement sparkling biographies of Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, Roberto Clemente, and many more. Complete with timelines and famous quotes, this tome is a magnificent homage to those who have shaped our nation.

P is for Piñata: a Mexico Alphabet

by Tony Johnston; illustrated by John Parra

Using the alphabet, Mexico is introduced in this picture book using poetry and detailed expository text. A through Z topics include: adobe, Diego Rivera, Lady of Guadalupe, lava, prickly pear, and skeleton.

John "Danny" Olivas

by Christine Juarez

Describes the life and work of astronaut John "Danny" Olivas

The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor

by Sonia Sotomayor

In this adaptation for middle graders based on her bestselling adult memoir, My Beloved World, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor's details her extraordinary life. Sonia did not let the hardships of her background--which included growing up in the rough housing projects of New York City's South Bronx, dealing with juvenile diabetes, coping with parents who argued and fought personal demons, and worrying about money--stand in her way. Always, she believed in herself. Her determination, along with guidance from generous mentors and the unwavering love of her extended Puerto Rican family, propelled her ever forward.

Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You / ¡Solo pregunta!

by Sonia Sotomayor; illustrated by Rafael López

In this creative non-fiction story, Sonia and her friends plant a garden, and each one contributes in his or her own special way, in a book that celebrates the many differences among humans. In this warm and inclusive story by U.S. Supreme Justice Sonia Sotomayor, inspired by her own childhood diagnosis of diabetes, readers join along as differently abled kids use their strengths to work together and learn about each other.

Roberto Clemente

by Jennifer Strand

Discusses the life, career, and generosity of Latin American baseball player Roberto Clemente.