Classroom Book Sets
The LAII is pleased to offer classroom sets of exemplary Latinx literature for children and young adults. The sets vary in size and composition; are available at no cost; and have flexible lending periods. The books are housed at the LAII, 801 Yale Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
To request a set, please contact us at laiioutreach@unm.edu
Many of the books have accompanying educator's guide, as indicated by the asterisk (*). We are committed to expanding this resource and welcome your suggestions for future titles.
Novels
- The Surrender Tree / El árbol de la rendición by Margarita Engle (bilingual edition)*
- The Circuit by Francisco Jiménez*
- Cajas de cartón by Francisco Jiménez*
- Before we were Free by Julia Alvarez*
- Antes de ser libres by Julia Alvarez*
- The Color of My Words by Lynn Joseph*
- El color de mis palabras by Lynn Joseph*
- Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina*
- The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya
- The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
- I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez
- Wild Beauty by Anna-Maria McLemore
- The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
- Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera
- Step Up to the Plate, Maria Singh by Uma Krishnaswami
- The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary by NoNieqa Ramos
- Forest World by Margarita Engle
- The Wild Book by Margarita Engle
- Sylvia and Aki by Winifired Conkling
- Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings by Margarita Engle
Children's Books
- Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote by Duncan Tonatiuh*
- Book Fiesta! Celebrate Children's Book Day by Pat Mora
- Sabores de America by Ana Maria Pavez and Constanza Hojas
- Separate is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatiuh*
- For All / Para Todos by Alejandra Domenzain*
Thematic Sets
- Thematic Children's Books: Frida Kahlo*
- Thematic Children's Books: Latinx Leaders and Biographies
- Thematic Children's Books: Latinx Winter Celebrations
- Thematic Children's Books: Día de los Muertos*
