These picture books are beautiful additions to any little reader’s library and perfect to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Enjoy these richly illustrated texts while you explore language, themes of identity and family, and honor the many histories and cultures of the Hispanic and Latine communities from around the world.

Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez and Jaime Kim

After getting asked about where she’s from at school, a little girl wonders aloud about her identity and turns to her abuelo for help. But he doesn’t give her a straight answer – he gives her something even better. As it reflects on themes of self-acceptance and home, this book will resonate with readers from all backgrounds.

Stella’s Stellar Hair by Yesenia Moises

On the day of the Big Star Little Gala, Stella wonders just how she wants to do her hair. To decide, she jumps on her hoverboard and cruises through the cosmos to visit her aunties and learn about self-empowerment.

Isabel and Her Colores Go to School by Alexandra Alessandri and illustrated by Courtney Dawson

Speaking English just doesn’t feel right for Isabel, who prefers to speak Spanish. But when she starts her new school, she learns that there’s more than one way to communicate with her new friends.

Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music by Margarita Engle and Rafael López

This book tells the powerful story of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, a Chinese-African-Cuban drummer, who broke Cuba’s traditional taboo against female drummers. She practices in secret until her talent and love for music inspires everyone to sing and dance. Beautiful illustrations enhance this vivid and true story for dreamers around the world.

Dinner on Domingos by Alexandra Katona and illustrated by Claudia Navarro

As Alejandra reflects on her typical Sunday night dinner at her abuelita’s house, she remembers the delicious smells of Ecuadorian cooking and sounds of dancing with the rest of her family. This book emphasizes the importance of family bonds and time spent together, as well as communication across languages.

My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero and illustrated By Zeke Peña

Daisy Ramona loves to zip around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle. As she sees the people and places she loves, she also sees a community that is quickly changing around her. Lush and vivid graphics in a comic-book style make this a great book for all readers.

Grandma’s Records by Eric Velasquez

Eric goes to live with his grandmother every summer, where his grandma plays her records and fills her apartment with the blaring horns and conga drums of Bomba y Plena, salsa, and merengue. He and his grandma get tickets to see their favorite band in concert, and Eric discovers the full power and meaning of his grandma’s most beloved song.

Boogie Boogie, Y’all by C. G. Esperanza and illustrated by C. G. Esperanza

This ode to graffiti and the Boogie Down Bronx features 3 children who take time to pause among the bustling crowds to admire art around the parks, shops, and trains in their neighborhood. They realize it’s up to them to convince everyone to slow down and appreciate the vivid and colorful art all around them.