Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15 to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Americans with roots in over 20 Latin American countries, including Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
This month is an excellent opportunity to feature books that highlight Hispanic and Latinx experiences. However, these books should be a staple in your classroom library year-round. With Hispanics making up 18.9% of the U.S. population, making them the nation's second-largest racial or ethnic group after non-Hispanic whites, it is crucial that their stories—encompassing friendships, family dynamics, first loves, heartbreaks, struggles, and triumphs—are represented in literature.
Below you'll find fiction and nonfiction titles by Hispanic and Latinx authors recommended by middle and high school ELA teachers for you to feature in your classroom library. Click on the Instagram handle of the person recommending the book to view their account.
1. Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza
Recommended by @secondaryurbanlegends
2. Witchlings by Claribel Ortega
Recommended by @theliterarymaven
3. Solito by Javier Zamora
Recommended by @mudandinkteaching
4. Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Recommended by @smithteaches9to12
5. Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo
Recommended by @Thediversebookworm
6. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya
Recommended by @Booksbabblesbows
7. Chunky by Yehudi Mercado
Recommended by @Loveteachingkids
8. We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez
Recommended by @choice_voice_teach
9. ChupaCarter by George Lopez and Ryan Calejo
Recommended by @thenextgenlibrarian
10. Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
Recommended by @samanthainsecondary
11. Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez
Recommended by @Elaeveryday
12. Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré by Anika Aldamuy Denise
Recommended by @loveteachbless
13. Merci Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina
Recommended by @TheLiteracyJunky
14. Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America by Margarita Longoria
Recommended by @mobleyinthemix
15. Free Lunch by Rex Ogle
Recommended by @diversebooksgiveaway
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