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Photo: Abrams Books/Wide Eyed Editions/Knopf Books for Young Readers By Laysha Macedo March 14, 2025 – 17:00 This year is looking to be a productive year for Latinx authors , especially when it comes to Latinx children’s literature . With titles in different age ranges and topics, there is something for all of your niños at home. From sharing Latin American culture and history to discussing difficult topics like loss, these books dive into important themes while being accessible to children reading. From Bold, Brilliant, and Latine highlighting changemakers and leaders by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris to Frida Kahlo’s Flower Crown by Nydia Armendia-Sánchez, these colorful and vibrant books are as much fun to look at as they are to read. While not exhaustive, these are 16 children’s books coming out in 2025 featuring up-and-coming as well as established Latinx writers. Nimbus Plays Alone by Saki Tanaka (February 25, 2025) Henry Holt and Co. Written by Japanese-Mexican author/illustrator Saki Tanaka, Nimbus Plays Alone touches on the idea that there are more ways than one to make friends. For ages 4-8, this book centers on its titular Nimbus who enjoys playing alone and “peekaboo with the sun” and “rain on the ground”. Through interactions with fellow clouds Cumulus, Cirrus, and Stratus—eager to play—Nimbus takes us through their emotional states while reflecting and using language to communicate their needs. Stay connected! Subscribe now and get the latest on culture, empowerment, and more. SIGN ME UP! Este sitio está protegido por reCAPTCHA y Google Política de privacidad y Se aplican las Condiciones de servicio . Thank You! You are already subscribed to our newsletter Bold, Brilliant, and Latine by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris (July 15, 2025) Wide Eyed Editions Afro-Latina writer Alyssa Reynoso-Morris brings us a celebration of Latinx changemakers. Bold, Brilliant, and Latine shines a light on past and present Latinx heroes across industries from entertainment to activism to politics. With a goal for Latinx children to feel seen in what they read, Reynoso-Morris highlights the impact these leaders have had and continue to have in the world. From Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina astronaut in space, to ‘Hamilton’ creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, she shares their life stories in a way that’s accessible to kids to inspire and inform. Tios and Primos by Jacqueline Alcántara (February 18, 2025) Nancy Paulsen Books This beautiful picture book, written and illustrated by Jacqueline Alcántara highlights struggles many young Latinxs face when visiting their family’s homeland. In Tios and Primos , a young girl visits her dad’s homeland for the first time—taking in the beautiful sights and sounds. However, she knows very little Spanish and has a hard time making jokes or telling stories. Soon enough, her family helps her find ways to connect and feel like she belongs. Crack Goes the Cascarón by Sara Andrea Fajardo (February 18, 2025) Knopf Books for Young Readers In time for Easter, Crack Goes the Cascarón by Sara Andrea Fajardo celebrates Latin American traditions through Toti and his family. Cascarones are empty egg shells that have been colored, filled with paper confetti, and sealed. In this bilingual story, Toti—who is the best at creating these cascarones—faces off with his family to see who can make the best. The pressure is on when Toti finds out someone has switched out his cascarones for fake ones. With cheerful storytelling, Fajardo highlights the importance of familia and traditions. Take Me Out to the Ball Game by Nathalie Alonso (March 11, 2025) Barefoot Books Take Me Out to the Ball Game by Nathalie Alonso is a twist on the classic song that highlights the history of the sport. For ages 3-5, this book highlights the diverse history and culture behind this cultural phenomenon. With words by Alonso and singing by Francesca Fuentes, this book teaches about key baseball events, players and parks that have made the sport what it is today. The end notes include more baseball facts about the game and it includes a QR code for access to audio and video animation. I Am, Yo Soy by Gabriela Orozco Belt (March 25, 2025) HarperCollins Costa Rican author Gabriela Orozco Belt brings us a beautiful showcase about being bicultural. I Am, Yo Soy , for ages 4 to 8, is a bilingual picture book that reminds us of the beauty of belonging to two cultures. With words from Orozco Belt and illustrations from Pura Belpré Award Honor Book illustrator Mirelle Ortega, I Am, Yo Soy embraces duality and accepts both cultures that makes us who we are. Frida Kahlo’s Flower Crown by Nydia Armendia-Sánchez (April 1, 2025) Abrams Books Written by Nydia Armendia-Sánchez and illustrated by Pura Belpré Honor awardee Loris Lora, Frida Kahlo’s Flower Crown tells the life story of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Through the language and imagery of Mexican flowers, Frida’s story comes to life. This poetic and empowering book features the flora Kahlo herself grew in her garden, painted in her portraits and wore as her crown. The book also includes a guide to the flowers and plants features and an activity for kids to make their own flower crowns. Together We Remember by Jackie Morera (May 13, 2025) Random House Children’s Books/Make Me A World Cuban-American author Jackie Morera brings us her debut picture book, Together We Remember , a tender book about finding joy in the midst of grief. Giselle and Papi are happy together, but are feeling the loss of Mami. Together, in light of Father’s Day, they embark on an adventure-filled journey with hikes, intergalactic planet-hopping, and honoring Mami by remembering her through her favorite activity—making memories and stories. Though remembering a loved one who has passed can be painful, this book reminds us that we can also experience joy when we remember those we love. Welcome Home, Esmerelda by Daniela Ramirez (May 13, 2025) Charlesbridge Chicana author Daniela Ramirez walks us through one of the first transitions we face as niños: moving. In the book, Esmeralda comes from a military family which has taken her all over the world and is now headed to San Antonio, Texas—she’s never lived in the United States before. She questions if she’ll be able to fit in or feel like home there. However, with time, music, and her abuela, she comes to the realization that home isn’t always a place, but her familia. When We Find Her by M. Garcia Peña (September 9, 2025) Viking Books for Young Readers Another heartwarming portrayal of loss and grief, M. Garcia Peña’s When We Find Her shares Abuela Carlos and nieta Lila’s story. Abuelo Carlos misses Abuela Ana—the house feels empty without her presence, her laughter, her dancing, and her cooking. Lila devises a plan to make Abuela’s signature dish, sancocho. With a faded recipe, memories spark at the market as they look for ingredients. By invoking food traditions, together they keep Abuela Ana’s memory alive. Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa by Sara Andrea Fajardo Roaring Brook Press In this picture book biography, Sara Andrea Fajardo focuses on Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas. In the Andes mountains, Salas is on a quest for wild potatoes, playing a game of paka con la papa (potato hide and seek), he seeks potatoes for their ability to feed the world. Illustrated by Caldecott-honoree Juana Martinez-Neal, this book for ages 4-8 shows Salas’s quest as he races the clock of climate change. Little Cloud’s Big Dream by Ixtzel Arreola (March 11, 2025) NorthSouth Books Little Cloud’s Big Dream by Mexican writer Ixtzel Arreola teaches us about the water cycle and accepting changes along the way. Re, a little cloud, wishes to grow big like the clouds over the sea. She learns how to collect dew and water, soon growing big. As she travels, she continues to take up even more droplets from the petals of a flower and they become friends. However, she unexpectedly starts a storm across land and sea, getting small again. She returns to her friend, Flower, afraid they won’t recognize her, but she is assured whether she’s little or a storm, she is still herself. Pilgrim Codex by Vivian Mansour (February 11, 2025) Levine Querido Pilgrim Codex by Vivian Mansour tells the story of the Vargas Ramírez family, who leave their home in Iztapalapa, north of Tenochtitlan, in search of a better life up north with their friends. The Boy and his family face challenges along the way as they travel from the Land of the Frogs to The Place Where Feet Cry to the River Where the Waters Tangle. The story gives a child’s perspective on one family’s migration experience. The book is illustrated in the style of an ancient codex and draws upon Mesoamerican mythology. Queer Latine Heroes by Sofía Aguilar (September 18, 2025) Jessica Kingsley Publishers Chicana writer Sofia Aguilar’s Queer Latine Heroes shines a light on queer heroes in our community who often go without recognition. From muxes living outside of gender norms to Latines in the Ballroom scene to heroes of the Mexican Revolution, queer Latines are given their flowers with biographies, fun facts, and a glossary of key terms. For children ages 5 and up, this groundbreaking book brings queer Latine history to the forefront. My Abuela Is a Bruja by Mayra Cuevas (August 12, 2025) Random House Children’s Books Award-winning Puerto Rican author Mayra Cuevas brings us a loving story of the bond between grandmother and grandchild. In this story, a young girl suspects her grandmother is magical. She sees it in the way her grandmother dances salsa, the warmth of her hugs, and the aroma of her cooking. She thinks “My abuela is a bruja. There is magic in everything she does.” She wonders if she will have magic of her own just like her Abuela. The Fib by Pedro Iniguez (October 7, 2025) Gloo Books The Fib by horror and science fiction writer Pedro Iniguez sees Pepe struggling to find something to bring to show and tell. As a result, he tells a lie about a magical creature with horns like a ram, claws like a bear, wings like a bat, eyes like an owl, and a tail like a lion. Unexpectedly, Pepe soon discovers his harmless lie will literally take a life of its own, turning into a larger-than-life monster that threatens to eat the entire school. Through the chaos the monster causes, Pepe learns that even the smallest lie or fib can run amok—giving readers a message of honesty and responsibility. 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