After learning how to dance a style of flamenco known as the fandango, Lola plans a surprise for her mother's birthday.

While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for...

Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect birthday wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home.--

"Three sisters in San Antonio are shadowed by guilt and grief over the loss of their oldest sister, who still haunts their house"-- The Torres sisters dream of escape-- from their needy and despotic widowed father, and from their San Antonio neighborhood and its traditions and expectations. In the summer after her senior year of high school, Ana, the oldest sister, falls to her death from her bedroom window. A year later her three younger sisters,...

When budding artist Bea Garcia's best friend moves to Australia and a loud, rambunctious boy moves into her old house, Bea must learn to make new friends.

When cuts in the school budget threatens the band program, Sarai organizes a benefit concert to raise money, and gains the attention of her favorite singer, Sparkles Sanchez.

A creative, unique, bilingual Peruvian Scottish-American-soccer-playing artist celebrates her uniqueness.

Before and after school, Anita takes wonderful care of her little brother while their parents work in a factory, sewing jeans.

"Empower young readers to embrace their individuality, reject societal limitations, and follow their dreams. This inspiring picture book brings together a poem by acclaimed author Angela Johnson and Nina Crews's distinctive photocollage illustrations to celebrate girls of color" --

Maya, who lives in the dusty desert, opens her eyes wide to find the colors in her world, from Papi's black hair and Mami's orange and purple flowers to Maya's red swing set and the fiery pink sunset. Maya, que vive en el polvoriento desierto, abre los ojos de par en par para encontrar los colores en su mundo, desde el cabello negro de Papi y las flores naranjas y púrpuras de Mami hasta el columpio rojo de Maya y el ardiente atardecer rosado.