readERS K-2

Muchos Changes

Author: Juana Medina

Description: uana's life in Bogotá, Colombia, is just about perfect. Every now and then a big problema comes along--like having to learn English or Juana's mami getting remarried--but things eventually settle down, and life goes back to feeling pretty perfect again. But then Mami springs two new sorpresas on Juana. One: Juana will be spending her school break going to skating camp instead of relaxing (even though she doesn't know how to skate!). Two: Mami is going to have a baby! How can one Juana-size person possibly handle SO. MANY. CHANGES? The answer: with the gentle love of Mami and Luis, the guidance of Juana's abuelos, the sympathy of newfound friends, the ready ear of her furry amigo Lucas, and Juana's own expansive heart.

readeRS 3-5

Planting Stories: The Life of librarian and storyteller Pura Belpré

Author: Anika Aldamuy Denise

Description: From the author of "Monster truck" and "Starring Carmen" comes a gorgeous and lyrical story about Pura Belpré, a Puerto Rican librarian who changed the world

readers 6-8

Merci Suárez Changes Gears

Author: Meg Medina

Description: Merci Suárez begins the sixth grade and knows things will change, but she did not count on her grandfather acting strangely, not fitting in at her private school, and dealing with Edna Santos' jealousy.