GRADE 1 BOOKS
STRONG AND RESILIENT continued
THINKING BEYOND TODAY
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Elena’s Serenade written by Campbell Geeslin and illustrated by Ana Juan*
Federico and the Wolf written by Rebecca J. Gomez* and illustrated by Elisa Chavarri*
In Mexico, Elena wants to be just like her Papa, who is a glassblower. But her Papa believes that girls shouldn’t be glassblowers. With one of Papa’s old glass-blowing pipes in tow, Elena embarks on a journey to Monterrey— home of the great glassblowers. On
In this clever spin on the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood, Federico goes to the market to pick up ingredients on his way to meet his abuelo at his shop. On the way there, Federico meets a hungry wolf, who asks for some of his food and won’t take no for an answer. When Abuelo is nowhere to be found,
her travels, Elena realizes that she can make beautiful music with her pipe, and she uses that music to help the animals she meets along the way. Her skills, it turns out, also help her impress the glassblowers in Monterrey. When she returns home, Papa is impressed by Elena’s skills, and the two find a way to work together. I Pledge Allegiance written by Pat Mora* and Libby Martinez* and illustrated by Patrice Barton
Federico realizes that he must act quickly to get rid of the wolf and rescue Abuelo. Colorful illustrations bring the story to life, especially on the pages showing Federico’s action- filled culinary defense against the wolf —when he feeds the wolf salsa hot enough to send the animal racing away for some cooling water.
Libby prepares to lead her class in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Her great aunt Lobo, who just passed her citizenship test, practices with her. As they practice, Aunt Lobo, who spent her early years in Mexico, recounts her immigration experiences for Libby and helps her understand how and why she came to America
Alma and the Sea written by Jaime Gamboa* and illustrated by Roger Ycaza*
Every night Alma asks her father the same question: “Daddy, will you tell me about the sea?” Alma’s father uses his words to transport her past the mountains to a place where everything is
in the first place. They both feel proud of their accomplishments and what they have learned as Libby recites the Pledge of Allegiance in class and Lobo recites the pledge at her citizenship ceremony. Let’s Go See Papá! written by Lawrence Schimel and illustrated by Alba Marina Rivera* For the young girl in this story,
blue. This picture book, inspired by the Honduran song, “Llevarte al mar,” tells the story of Alma and her father, whose exciting stories of the sea inspire the two of them to eventually take the trip together.
Imagine! written and illustrated by Raúl Colón*
In this stunning wordless picture book, a boy finally decides to go into a museum after passing by it many times. As he explores the halls full of artwork, he sees a piece of art that makes him
Sunday is her favorite day because it is the day when her papá calls. She hasn’t seen him in over a year since he moved to the United States to work. One Sunday, Papá calls and asks whether she wants to come live
stop and think. While he reflects on and observes the special painting, it comes to life with the power of his imagination. Through this encounter with art, the boy begins to see the world differently.
in the United States with him. Although she has mixed feelings about leaving her home, her friends, her abuela, and her dog, the young girl gets on the plane with her mother to finally see Papá after months of phone calls.
Scholastic Rising Voices: Books Elevating Latino Stories: Grade 1 Books | Back to Top | 10 *Denotes an author or illustrator of Latino descent † Comparable substitutes will be provided for titles no longer available.
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