Penguin Random House Education is proud to celebrate Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs annually from September 15th through October 15th. We are highlighting the works of our authors and illustrators from the Latinx and Hispanic community, whose stories and characters have a profound impact on our society.
Here is a selection of titles that we encourage you to share with your students this month and beyond:
A beautiful, lyrical story about a girl who moves from her home in Central America to the United States, and everything she leaves behind and longs for—especially her Abuela—as she makes a new life.
Discover new realms of outer space in this picture book biography of scientist Gabriela Gonzalez, who immigrated to America and became a ground-breaking scientist. Written by a molecular biologist and illustrated by an award-winning artist, this stunning picture book explores science, space, and history.
A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor BookWinner of the Tomás Rivera Mexican Children’s Book AwardInspiring, reassuring, and beautifully illustrated, this new story from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Dreamers is the perfect gift for every child.
Discover the story behind Cesar Chavez and the Delano Grape Strike in this moving graphic novel -- written by award-winning author Terry Blas and illustrated by Ignatz-nominated cartoonist Mar Julia.
Celebrity Chef Gaby Melian brings you into her kitchen to teach the best recipes she’s learned from all over Latin America. From desayuno (breakfast) to cena (dinner), merienda (snacks) to postre (dessert), your young chef will be a pro in no time. ¡En sus marcas, listos… fuera! Ready, set, cook!
Join Penguin Random House Education at the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference in Boston, MA (November 22nd – November 24th). Visit us in Booth #318 to browse books by grade level and subject area, pick up free teacher resources, and learn more about our classroom collections. Don’t miss our Keynote Speakers! All sessions
Join Penguin Random House Education at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention in Boston, MA (November 21st – November 24th). Visit us in Booth #1003 to browse books by grade level and subject area, pick up free teacher resources, and learn more about our classroom collections. Don’t miss our line-up of Convention speakers!
