GRADE 2 BOOKS
The Little Doctor/El Doctorcito written by Juan J. Guerra* and illustrated by Victoria Castillo*
THINKING BEYOND TODAY
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Inspired by his own childhood, Dr. Juan J. Guerra created this bilingual picture book. When Abuela starts to feel ill, it is up to Salvador to make sure her doctor’s visit goes well. Salvador translates for his
Diego Rivera: His World and Ours written and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh*
Diego Rivera was a famous, prolific Mexican artist who created murals, including some for Mexico City, that illustrate and honor his nation’s history and culture. His murals are still
grandmother and helps her navigate the appointment. But despite his translations and Salvador’s best intentions, the visit is a disaster! The doctor refuses to listen to Abuela, so in turn, Abuela does not want to listen to the doctor. Salvador leaves the doctor’s office with a new vision: He dreams of becoming a doctor who can listen—and speak to—patients like his abuela. The Missing Chancleta and Other Top-Secret Cases/La chancleta perdida y otros casos secretos written by Alidis Vicente* and illustrated by Leonardo Mora* Whether it’s a missing chancleta, mysterious missing fruit cups, or a lost rhythm, Detective Flaca is always ready to
celebrated today. But how would this famous artist paint our present world? In this book filled with illustrations that echo Mexico’s ancient art forms, author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh uses Diego Rivera’s biography to explore how artists can help people learn about their past and dream about their future. I Kick the Ball written by Gwendolyn Zepeda* and illustrated by Pablo Torrecilla Toñito loves nothing more than soccer. Even when he can’t play soccer, he’s daydreaming about kicking the ball and practicing. But Toñito has responsibilities, including school, homework, family time and dinner. With so many other things requiring his time, when can he play soccer? But as he comes to learn, tomorrow is another day—another day when Toñito will have time to play his favorite sport again. Pura’s Cuentos: How Pura Belpré Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories written by Annette Bay Pimentel and illustrated by Magaly Morales* Pura Belpré had always loved the stories her abuela would tell her in Puerto Rico, so when she came to New York, her passion was no different—but the stories she read were. None of the stories she was told growing up were on her library shelves, so one day, she decided to tell those stories the way Abuela always did: one word at a time. This vibrant illustrated biography of Pura Belpré celebrates the amazing life and legacy of a storyteller and librarian whose contributions are still regarded today.
find the culprit and right the wrong. Formatted like case files, this bilingual book will delight readers as they learn about the mysteries Flaca encounters.
Scholastic Rising Voices: Books Elevating Latino Stories: Grade 2 Books | Back to Top | 15 *Denotes an author or illustrator of Latino descent † Comparable substitutes will be provided for titles no longer available.
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