{"title":"Mexico","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe books in this collection are all written and\/or illustrated by people from Mexico. The collection will continually be updated as more books are discovered or published!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"benito-juarez-fights-for-justice","title":"Benito Juárez Fights for Justice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the incredible illustrator of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDreams from Many Rivers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomes the story of Benito Juárez, a man who devoted himself to his country and became president of Mexico.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuárez grew up in a village filled with orange trees, surrounded by the mountains of Oaxaca. As he got older, he wondered: How could such a paradise be home to hungry children, temples in ruins, and shacks made out of straw and branches? Armed with a deep-seated belief in justice, he set out to make a difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing Juárez from his childhood to his career in politics, this is a story of hope and determination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Godwin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40935675691107,"sku":"","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/Screenshot2024-11-11210818.png?v=1731377364"},{"product_id":"our-world-mexico","title":"Our World: Mexico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¡Hola! Let's spend a day in Mexico. Enjoy huevos in the morning, take part in family activities, and settle down for dulces sueños at night. Even learn words in Spanish with pronunciation guides throughout the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Barefoot Books Our World series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Mexican author Cynthia Harmony and illustrated by Claudia Navarro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndmatter provides more insights into life in Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoard Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barefoot Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40944585801827,"sku":"","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/Screenshot2023-11-08192122.png?v=1730389666"},{"product_id":"mexikid","title":"Mexikid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF THE PURA BELPRÉ AUTHOR AWARD AND ILLUSTRATOR AWARD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Pedro Martín has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito--his legendary crime-fighting, grandfather who was once a part of the Mexican Revolution! But that doesn't mean Pedro is excited at the news that Abuelito is coming to live with their family. After all, Pedro has 8 brothers and sisters and the house is crowded enough! Still, Pedro piles into the Winnebago with his family for a road trip to Mexico to bring Abuelito home, and what follows is the trip of a lifetime, one filled with laughs and heartache. Along the way, Pedro finally connects with his abuelito and learns what it means to grow up and find his grito.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Dial Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130479906915,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/mexikid.jpg?v=1730329613"},{"product_id":"frontera","title":"Frontera: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Children's Book Council's Young Adults' Favorites Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"As long as he remembers to stay smart and keep his eyes open, Mateo knows that he can survive the trek across the Sonoran Desert that will take him from Mexico to the United States. That is, until he's caught by the Border Patrol only moments after sneaking across the fence in the dead of night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscaping their clutches comes at a price and, lost in the desert without a guide or water, Mateo is ill-prepared for the unforgiving heat that is sure to arrive come sunrise. With the odds stacked against him, his one chance at survival may be putting his trust in something, or rather someone, that he isn't even sure exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd asked him if ghosts were real before he found himself face-to-face with one, Mateo wouldn't have even considered it. But now, confronted with the nearly undeniable presence of Guillermo, he's having second thoughts. Having spent his afterlife guiding migrants to safety, Guillermo knows things about the Sonoran Desert far beyond what could be explained by a mere hallucination. But even as Mateo forms an uneasy partnership with Guillermo, survival is still uncertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sonoran Desert, with its hostile temperatures and inhabitants, is teeming with danger as the Border Patrol and rogue militias prowl its deadly terrain. As his journey stretches on, Mateo will have to decide exactly what and who he's willing to sacrifice to find home.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Harperalley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42442777624675,"sku":"","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/frontera_6ed6148b-8458-4b7d-bd72-0688382662e7.jpg?v=1749056362"},{"product_id":"the-met-frida-kahlo-she-painted-her-world-in-self-portraits","title":"The Met Frida Kahlo: She Painted Her World in Self-Portraits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee the world through Frida Kahlo's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw, and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat the Artist Saw: Frida Kahlo,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeet the famous Mexican painter. Learn all about how she experimented with different ways of painting herself, and how she channeled her experiences into her art. Have a go at producing your own self portrait!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this series, follow the artists' stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art. Take a closer look at landscapes, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try crafting a story in fabric like Faith Ringgold, or carve a woodblock print at home with Hokusai. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep - perfect for budding young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardcover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"DK Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42666699128931,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/the_met_frida_kahlo.jpg?v=1786038756"},{"product_id":"what-the-jaguar-told-her","title":"What the Jaguar Told Her","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Jade is starting eighth grade in a new city--Atlanta. She just wants to go back to Chicago, where her friends are. Where her Abuela lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut Jade does like walking to her new school on the trail that winds through the woods behind her house, where lush flowers bloom and soft leaves rustle beneath her feet. In the forest, Jade feels protected. Sometimes, it's as if it's listening to her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere, Jade meets Itztli, an elderly storyteller who exists between dreams and reality. In the golden afternoons when Itztli appears, he steps out of the forest as a lithe, agile jaguar. But when he speaks to Jade, he is a wise old man who makes intricate works of art and tells her ancestral stories of Mexico. At first, Itztli's stories feel far removed from Jade's life. But as her Abuela suddenly falls ill, two towers come crashing down in New York City, and Jade becomes someone or something she doesn't yet understand, Itztli's stories take on new meaning. Jade must learn to have patience and strength to become who she was always meant to be, as the stirrings of an ancient power awaken within her.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A reminder to hold the stories of family and culture near and dear to our hearts before they are lost to the world. The magic realism and tie-in to Latino folklore create a wonderful coming-of-age story about a girl who's exploring who she is while discovering the power of stories through art.\"\u003c\/em\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardcover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Levine Querido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42877007102051,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/Screenshot2024-10-13154448.png?v=1730340735"},{"product_id":"ultraviolet","title":"Ultraviolet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the spirit of Judy Blume, award-winning author Aida Salazar tells it like it is about puberty, hormones, and first love in this hilarious, heartwarming, and highly relatable coming-of-age story. Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Kwame Alexander, and Adib Khorram.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"For Elio Solis, eighth grade fizzes with change--His body teeming with hormones. His feelings that flow like lava. His relationship with Pops, who's always telling him to man up, the Solis way. And especially Camelia, his first girlfriend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut then, betrayal and heartbreak send Elio spiraling toward revenge, a fight to prove his manhood, and defend Camelia's honor. He doesn't anticipate the dire consequences--or that Camelia's not looking for a savior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUltraviolet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edigs deep into themes of consent, puberty, masculinity, and the emotional lives of boys, as it challenges stereotypes and offers another way to be in the world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardcover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42877017653347,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/Screenshot2024-10-13155357.png?v=1730340748"},{"product_id":"daughter-of-the-light-footed-people-the-story-of-indigenous-marathon-champion-lorena-ramirez","title":"Daughter of the Light-Footed People: The Story of Indigenous Marathon Champion Lorena Ramírez","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet Lorena Ramírez, an Indigenous Rarámuri athlete from Mexico who is internationally known for winning ultramarathons in her traditional skirts and rubber sandals, in this nonfiction picture book.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"From the copper canyons of Mexico, her swift footsteps echo. Clip clap, clip clap.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience a sixty-mile run with Indigenous athlete Lorena Ramírez. She runs in the traditional clothes of the Rarámuri, \"the light-footed people,\" to show that her people and their way of life are alive and thriving--outpacing runners in modern, high-tech gear and capturing the world's attention. Lorena's career as an athlete is an inspiring real-life example of the power of perseverance that will encourage young readers to follow their own dreams.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardcover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atheneum Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43002447855715,"sku":"","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/Screenshot2024-11-29192543.png?v=1732926457"},{"product_id":"playing-at-the-border-a-story-of-yo-yo-ma","title":"Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ebestselling\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eauthor of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEyes That Kiss in the Corners\u003c\/em\u003e, Joanna Ho, delivers a poignant picture book biography about the musician Yo-Yo Ma, immigration, and using music to build bridges.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Ezra Jack Keats Award Honor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Before Yo-Yo Ma became one of the most renowned and celebrated cellists, he wanted to play the double bass. But it was too big for his four-year-old hands. Over time, Ma honed his amazing talent, and his music became a reflection of his own life between borders, cultures, disciplines, and generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, he has recorded over a hundred albums, won nineteen Grammy Awards, performed for eight American presidents, and received the National Medal of the Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, just to name a few accomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaying true to himself, Yo-Yo Ma performed at the US-Mexico border at the Rio Grande on April 13, 2019, as part of his multi-continent \"Bach Project\" tour to prove a point--through music, we can build bridges rather than walls between different cultures.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoanna Ho's lyrical writing and Teresa Martinez's vibrant art weave together to tell an inspiring story of Yo-Yo Ma, who challenges conventions, expectations, and beliefs in order to build bridges to unite communities, people, and cultures. A beautiful picture book biography to enjoy and share in the home and the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardcover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43029973991523,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/playing_at_the_border0.jpg?v=1734017120"},{"product_id":"el-atrapasuenos-the-dream-catcher","title":"El Atrapasueños (The Dream Catcher)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePara los fans de\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLast Stop on Market Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ellega una historia inspiradora sobre un niño que se mantiene fiel a su sueño más grande mientras encuentra magia en cada momento.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgunas personas sueñan con olas perfectas, castillos lujosos o pilotear un avión. Otras sueñan con alguien con quien reír y jugar el día entero. Algunas solo sueñan con tener comida para el día siguiente.¿Y el pequeño Miguel? Mientras él y su abuelito trabajan bajo el ardiente sol oaxaqueño vendiendo cocos y atrapasueños para ganarse unas monedas, Miguel solo conserva un simple deseo: tener a sus padres a su lado. Pero ¿cómo puede seguir confiando cuando la verdad es que los sueños no siempre se hacen realidad?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsta conmovedora historia de esperanza y resiliencia de MarceloVerdad demuestra que vivir en el aquí yel ahora puede ser un viaje tan hermoso como un sueño.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa edición en inglés, The Dream Catcher, también está a la venta.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish Description:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLast Stop on Market Street\u003c\/i\u003e, an uplifting story about a boy who stays true to his biggest dream while finding the magic in every moment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome people dream of perfect waves, fancy castles, or piloting a plane. Others dream of someone to laugh and play with all day long. Some just dream of having a meal for the next day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd little Miguel? As he and Abuelito work in the hot Oaxacan sun, selling cold coconuts and macrame dream catchers to earn a few coins, Miguel has only one simple wish--to have his parents by his side. But how can he keep the faith when the truth is that dreams don't always come to pass?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarcelo Verdad's poignant tale of hope and resilience shows how living in the here and now can be a journey every bit as beautiful as a dream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43064312987747,"sku":"","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/dreamcatcherenespanol.png?v=1735423903"},{"product_id":"legendarios-2-the-beginning-of-all-things","title":"Legendarios #2: The Beginning of All Things","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwins Emma and Martín get stuck at the beginning of time in this second book in the Legendarios chapter book series that's Magic Tree House meets Heroes in Training!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmma and Martín are settling into their new home in Chicago and getting ready to start at their new school. When they learn they'll be in separate classes for the first time, they aren't sure they can face so much change alone. But when life gets stressful, the siblings now have the perfect escape--into the book of legends! They enter the creation story of when the giant Ometecuhtli made the world. As soon as they arrive, they realize they have a major problem: it takes a magical object to activate Emma's necklace and open the portal home, but how can they find one when nothing exists yet?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aladdin Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43523204186211,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/legendariosbeginningofallthings.jpg?v=1752330753"},{"product_id":"legendarios-1-wrath-of-the-rain-god","title":"Legendarios #1: Wrath of the Rain God","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwins coping with moving to a new city get swept back in time by a magical book in this first book in the Legendarios chapter book series that's Magic Tree House meets Heroes in Training!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine-year-old twins, Emma and Martín, couldn't be more different in their personalities, interests, and even their looks. But one thing they absolutely agree on is that moving from Cuernavaca, Mexico, to Illinois is a terrible idea. Unfortunately, they're not given a choice when their dad lands his dream job as a middle school principal in Chicago. To help the twins stay connected to their Mexican heritage, their abuela gifts them a book of Mexican legends. The book turns out to be more than a going away present... it's a magical item that transports them directly into the legends!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first legend, Emma and Martín encounter Tlaloc, the god of rain. Tlaloc is angry because his lightning bolt has been stolen, and his rage is manifesting as a torrential downpour over the ancient city of Texcoco. The rain won't stop until the lightning bolt has been returned, so Emma and Martín set out to recover it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill they find Tlaloc's bolt in time to help the people of Texcoco save their home? Or will the wrath of the rain god mark the end of this legendary city?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aladdin Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43523206611043,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/legendarioswrathoftheraingod.jpg?v=1752330912"},{"product_id":"origin-an-illuminating-look-at-indigenous-peoples-and-their-connection-to-the-natural-world","title":"Origin: An Illuminating Look at Indigenous Peoples and Their Connection to the Natural World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePortraits of Indigenous children and their communities from around the world in a stunning presentation emphasizing community and a connection to the land and the environment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are all one. We all inhabit the same planet, and we all have a common human origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the core theme of this important book. Each double-page spread presents a contemporary and fascinating look at more than 20 Indigenous peoples from across the globe. These first nations were the first humans to inhabit their territories, which are under threat today from \"civilization\" that seeks to profit from them and their lands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these societies, a sense of community life prevails, based on reciprocity, solidarity, mutual aid, avoiding excess, and honoring what nature provides. Indigenous peoples are also the guardians of 80 percent of terrestrial biodiversity--they are the first conservationists of the natural environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFranco-Uruguayan author Nat Cardozo has created a unique book with beautiful illustrations that blur the lines between humans and their environment and present a wide variety of ways of life from little-known cultures. In addition to collecting 22 first-person stories, this informative book is about the past and present of Indigenous peoples, recounting a long history of struggle and resistance and of defense--not only of their territories but also of their languages and traditional ways of life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book provides a unique opportunity to acknowledge our common origin and reflect on how we might create a new unity for humanity to reconnect us to living things and bind us together again as one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative tribes featured in the book are from all five continents and include: !Kung, Orang Rimba, Inuit, Tuareg, Moken, Anangu, Bijago, Evenki, Bribri, Cherokee, Mosuo, Uru Chipaya, Tz'utujil, Ngati Hau, Wayuu, Q'ero, Sami, Mbuti, Juchiteca, Gitxsan, Dongria Kondh, Yanomami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardcover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecommended Ages 7-12\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Comet Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43678073290851,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/origin.jpg?v=1757002745"},{"product_id":"river-of-mariposas","title":"River of Mariposas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Mirelle Ortega, the author-illustrator of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMagic: Once Upon a Faraway Land\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRiver of Mariposas\u003c\/i\u003e, a vibrant, colorful picture book story of imagination and the determination of a child to bring back the butterflies--even if she has to make them herself.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan you imagine a time when the land and the sky belonged to the mariposas? I can . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA young girl dreams of the land's historic mariposas amarillas and is determined to re-create their glory, even if her butterflies are made of paper. But when nature thwarts her plans, life, magic, and yes, even the rain, bring something more beautiful than she ever could have crafted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the author's own memories of a hurricane that diverted the migration of thousands of butterflies through her hometown near Veracruz, Mexico, this beautiful story captures the essence of imagination and the beauty of the unexpected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardcover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43681447149667,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/riverofmariposas.jpg?v=1757291783"},{"product_id":"pearls-in-the-sand-protecting-sea-turtles-in-oaxaca","title":"Pearls in the Sand: Protecting Sea Turtles in Oaxaca","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author and illustrator of the Ezra Jack Keats honor recipient\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBenito Juárez Fights for Justice\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a deeply heartfelt picture book about sea turtle conservation efforts in Oaxaca, Mexico.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePapá Grande was once a sea turtle poacher but now he spends his days and nights caring for these endangered creatures. From greeting the turtles on the beach to protecting their eggs in the carefully constructed hatchery, there's always something to do to help these turtles fight against looming extinction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith elegant text, lush illustrations, and detailed backmatter this book is the perfect way to introduce little ones to sea turtle conservation, ocean habitats and animal life cycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardcover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Godwin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43683311321187,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/pearls_in_the_sand.jpg?v=1757375780"},{"product_id":"a-flicker-of-hope-a-story-of-migration","title":"A Flicker of Hope: A Story of Migration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming tale of a girl waiting for her beloved Papá to return when the monarchs fly south to their home in Mexico.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucía loves to watch the monarchs' migration from her home in Mexico with Papá. But this year, the monarchs' journey north holds extra weight; Papá is heading north, too, to look for work. He promises her that when \"the weather turns cold and the monarcas return, our winged ancestors will guide me home.\" So while he spends the summer months harvesting produce on faraway farms, Lucía watches the skies for signs of the monarchs'--and her papá's--return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTold through the parallel stories of the butterflies' journey and Lucía's migrant farmer father, Cynthia Harmony's \u003ci\u003eA Flicker of Hope\u003c\/i\u003e is a love letter to the power of families and nature, both of which know no borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmerican Library Association Notable Children's Book 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardcover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43683316105315,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/aflickerofhope.jpg?v=1757376540"},{"product_id":"abuelitas-gift-a-dia-de-muertos-story-1","title":"Abuelita's Gift: A Día de Muertos Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulieta is eager to honor her Abuelita's spirit on Día de Muertos, but struggles to find the perfect gift. A touching story that celebrates ancestors and teaches that the most meaningful tributes come from the heart illustrated by award-winning Sara Palacios.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJulieta is excited for Abuelita's spirit to visit on Día de los Muertos. She is determined to find the perfect gift to honor Abuelita and to show how much she misses her. However, her ideas fail one by one and Julieta grows worried. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is only when Julieta embraces the memories she once shared with her abuelita, that she realizes the perfect gift comes from the heart. An uplifting story about both life and death, family, and the threads that connect us, long after we are gone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardcover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43741551853667,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/abuelita_sgift_15f74695-034c-49cb-a7c3-6c99cd23833e.jpg?v=1758312043"},{"product_id":"my-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-a-celebration","title":"My Latin America and the Caribbean: A Celebration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom teeming rainforests and city plazas to bright coral reefs and the sweeping ruins of civilizations, this wide-ranging portrait of the people, places, flora, and fauna of Latin America and the Caribbean--from ancient to modern times--is a magical bird's-eye view.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThousands of years ago, early humans crossed an icy land bridge between what is now Siberia and Alaska onto the American continent, gradually migrating south to build vibrant new societies and cultures, erect pyramids and great cities, and cultivate foods like maize, potatoes, tomatoes, and chocolate that still grace our tables today. Join a tiny migrating hummingbird for an enchanted tour of the dazzling biodiversity and human history of Latin America and the Caribbean. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn spread after color-splashed spread, our bejeweled guide traverses volcanoes and barrier reefs to reveal howler monkeys and singing frogs, manatees and macaws, anteaters and alpacas. Ranging from the Amazon, our planet's largest rainforest, to the Andes, Earth's longest continental mountain range; from the magnificent civilizations of the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas to the conquistadors and modern struggles for independence; from the sugar skulls and candle-lit cemeteries of Mexico's Day of the Dead to Carnival in Brazil; and from cricket and football to salsa, reggae, and calypso, this friendly tour spiced with bright illustrations, maps, and an index offers young readers a taste of the extraordinary richness of this captivating part of the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecommended Ages 7-10\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardcover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Candlewick Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44041225044067,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/mylatinamericanandcaribbean.jpg?v=1772826221"},{"product_id":"our-world-mexico-paperback","title":"Our World: Mexico (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur bestselling global board book series, now in paperback with extended endmatter for older kids!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¡Buenos días! Spend a day in Mexico with a baby and their family, from huevos in the morning to settling down for dulces sueños at night. Even learn words in Spanish with pronunciation guides throughout the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Barefoot Books Our World series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Mexican author and illustrator Cynthia Harmony and Claudia Navarro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended endmatter offers a further glimpse into life in Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecommended Ages 3-6\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barefoot Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44110169047139,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/ourworldmexicopaperback.jpg?v=1775831211"},{"product_id":"ultraviolet-paperback","title":"Ultraviolet (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the spirit of Judy Blume, award-winning author Aida Salazar tells it like it is about puberty, hormones, and first love in this hilarious, heartwarming, and highly relatable coming-of-age story. Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Kwame Alexander, and Adib Khorram.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"For Elio Solis, eighth grade fizzes with change--His body teeming with hormones. His feelings that flow like lava. His relationship with Pops, who's always telling him to man up, the Solis way. And especially Camelia, his first girlfriend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut then, betrayal and heartbreak send Elio spiraling toward revenge, a fight to prove his manhood, and defend Camelia's honor. He doesn't anticipate the dire consequences--or that Camelia's not looking for a savior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUltraviolet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edigs deep into themes of consent, puberty, masculinity, and the emotional lives of boys, as it challenges stereotypes and offers another way to be in the world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67585007157347,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/ultravioletpaperback.jpg?v=1790561566"},{"product_id":"mexikid-dreams","title":"Mexikid Dreams: A Graphic Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this extraordinary graphic memoir companion to Newbery Honor winner \u003ci\u003eMexikid\u003c\/i\u003e, hilarious family hijinks, immigration patrols, and musical daydreams shape a year of growth and change for a Mexican American boy and his family.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePedro Martín is sick of strawberries. Since he was seven, he's spent every weekend and summer picking berries with his family under the hot sun. Sometimes it's not so bad--Pedro's an ace at \"strawberry wars\" with his siblings, and when a good song comes on the radio, the fields can come alive with music. But mostly, Pedro wishes he could just stay home watching Saturday cartoons, head to the beach like other kids, and not worry about immigration patrols. When his older brother gets a job away from the farm, freedom suddenly seems within arm's reach: Pedro just has to prove to his dad that he's ready to follow a different path! Maybe he can be a trombone player, or a cartoonist--if that's even a real job. But as Pedro learns more about his parents' and abuelito's past, and the choices they made in order to open up more choices for him, he starts to understand that freedom isn't just about leaving the fields--it's about knowing where you came from and having the courage to draw your own life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Dial Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67585256194147,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0198\/0771\/files\/mexikiddreams.jpg?v=1790565375"}],"url":"https:\/\/rollingrabbitbooks.com\/collections\/mexico.oembed?page=2","provider":"Rolling Rabbit Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}