latinos (u.s.)

After her father's landscaping business fails and the family loses their house, sixth-grader Griselda Zaragoza follows her sister's example and begins selling Alma cosmetics while hiding her changed circumstances from friends.

"In order to stop the destructive forces of gentrification, three best friends use social media to create a fake gang and get justice for their South L.A. community"--Provided by publisher.

While working on a school science project in the forest, Andres and Desmond discover a bridge guarded by a lonely, riddle-loving troll.

"To escape the noise of her boisterous t?as, Martina imagines a peaceful island where she plays quietly with a little mouse, but when she wants to tell of her adventure, she realizes there is no one around--that is until she hears her t?as in the next room"--OCLC.

"Lin-Manuel Miranda is an award-winning composer, actor, and playwright--best known for the hit musical Hamilton, which he created! Before he changed the world of entertainment, Lin-Manuel was an intelligent young boy who loved music and musicals. He was inspired to write his own songs and plays, and his life changed when the plays he wrote became huge successes on Broadway. This book explores how Lin-Manuel went from being an artistic boy growing up in New York City to a rising star and Pulitzer Prize winner"--Provided by publisher.

"Reina and her friend, Lila, practice gymnastics on Saturdays. It's Reina's favorite part of the week. But when Lila gets a puppy, Reina has to practice gymnastics by herself. Also, Lila's dog is huge and Reina is afraid to admit to her friend that she is scared. What can Reina do?"--Provided by publisher.

"Reina Ramos is excited about dressing up as Frida Kahlo for the class wax museum. Frida was a strong person like her mami and abuela--plus Reina has the perfect headband for the costume! But when her best friend Nora picks Frida first, Reina doesn't know what to do. Who will she dress up as now?"--Provided by publisher.

"Hispanic people have contributed much to the United States throughout history and today. Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15 celebrates Hispanic culture and contributions. This book introduces readers to famous Hispanic figures past and present who have made a difference. Photographs of Hispanic parades and famous people will connect readers to the text. Readers will discover a deeper appreciation for Hispanic culture and the ways in which people can celebrate their culture"--Provided by publisher.

"Outfielder Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates was known as much for his impressive baseball skills as his humanitarianism. Catch an inside glimpse of his life and career"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet Puerto Rican Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente--once just a kid from Carolina, Puerto Rico, who loved to play baseball on the streets of his hometown with friends and family. As a right fielder, Roberto played eighteen seasons with Major League Baseball, but his life was tragically cut short when a plane he chartered to bring earthquake relief supplies to Nicaragua crashed. The first Latin American player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Clemente paved the way for generations of Latinx athletes"--Provided by publisher.