Resources for Serving Latino Children and Families

More and more teachers and librarians are becoming excited about children’s books by Latino authors, about serving Latino families more effectively, and about sharing books by Latino authors with all children.  Since books help us cross borders and build community, we all profit from reading about the different cultures that comprise our diverse country.

Often I’m asked to recommend authors, and I do have a small sampler on this web site, but I decided also to share some valuable resources.  Enjoy!

• Ada, Alma Flor. A Magical Encounter: Latino Children’s Literature in the Classroom (Second Edition)
• Alire, Camila and Orlando Archibeque.  Serving Latino Communities: A How-To- Do-It Manual for Librarians
• Byrd, Susannah Mississippi, ¡Bienvenidos! Welcome! A Handy Resource Guide to Marketing Your Library to Latinos
• Day, Frances Ann. Latina and Latino Voices in Literature: Lives and Works. Updated and Expanded
• Eggers-Piérola, Costanza. Connections & Commitments: Reflecting Latino Values in Early Childhood Programs
• Endrizzi, Charlene Klassen. Becoming Teammates: Teachers and Families as Literacy Partners
• Immroth, Barbara and Kathleen de la Peña McCook (eds.) Library Services to Youth of Hispanic Heritage
• Menard, Valerie. The Latino Holiday Book Spanish edition, Celebremos
• Moller, Sharon Chickering.  Library Service to Spanish Speaking Patrons:  A Practical Guide
• Pavon, Ana-Elba, Diana Borrego. 25 Latino Craft Projects (Celebrating Culture in Your Library Series)
• Treviño, Rose Zertuche (ed.), (1) The Pura Belpré Awards: Celebrating Latino Authors and Illustrators and (2) Read Me a Rhyme in Spanish and English .
• Wadham, Tim. Programming With Latino Children's Materials: A How-To Do-It Manual For Librarians
• York, Sherry.  (1) Picture Books by Latino Writers: A Guide for Librarians, Teachers, Parents and Students and (2) Children’s and Young Adult Literature by Latino Writers: A Guide for Librarians, Teachers, Parents, and Students