Fiction
Almas robadas
(Marked for Life)
Emelie Schepp
HarperCollins Español
ISBN 978-0-7180-9233-7
In this suspense novel, the enigmatic Jana Berzelius must find a murderer before the police do, in order to protect her own hidden past.
Socorro (pero me dicen Coco)
(Socorro [but They Call Me Coco])
Juana Inés Dehesa
Editorial Océano de México
ISBN 978-6-0773-5768-1
In this funny novel, the author paints a picture of what it means to be a 30-something trying to find a path to happiness, or at least emotional tranquility.
Nonfiction
Amor al aire
(We Fell in Love on the Air)
Omar Velasco and Argelia Atilano
HarperCollins Español
ISBN 978-0-7180-8345-8
The story of two radio hosts who have been able to find a path for their lives and careers, in their marriage and on air.
El difícil vínculo entre padres e hijos
(The Difficult Relationship Between Parents and Children)
Jorge and Demián Bucay
Editorial Océano de México
ISBN 978-6-0773-5792-6
The authors analyze the link between parents and children and seek to answer fundamental questions, such as what is parenting? And why become parents?
Children's
Cuando sea mayor
(When I Grow Up)
Maria Dek
Patio Editorial
ISBN 978-84-16620-96-8
A poetic tale about how adulthood is seen by a child. Narrated as a big, absurd, and funny adventure, with beautiful illustrations by Maria Dek.
Dos conejos jos blancos
(Two White Rabbits)
Jairo Buitrago, illus. by Rafael Yockteng
Groundwood
ISBN 978-1-55498-903-4
In this moving and timely story, a young child describes what it is like to be a migrant as she and her father travel north toward the U.S. border.
És un jardí
(It’s a Garden)
Hector Dexet
Patio Editorial
ISBN 978-84-16620-92-0
A book designed to stimulate kids’ curiosity through the discovery of a garden’s inhabitants. The die-cuts make the book ludic and full of surprises.
Somos como las nubes
(We Are like the Clouds)
Jorge Argueta, illus. by Alfonso Ruano
Groundwood
ISBN 978-1-55498-849-5
This bilingual book of poetry helps children understand what it is like to be a child refugee from Central America seeking a new and safe home in the United States.
