GRADE 5 BOOKS
Golden Tales by Gary D. Schmidt and illustrated by Daniel Minter* This unique collection reflects the history and literary and oral
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The Water Bears written by Kim Baker*
traditions from 13 Latino cultures, including but not limited to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Cuba, Mexico, and the ancient Inca Empire. Golden Tales offers a distinctive look into early indigenous cultures as it shows how Spanish and
After surviving a bear attack last year, it seems like a reasonable request for Newt Gomez to ask his parents for a bike as his 13th birthday present. To his dismay, Newt receives a former taco truck. When Newt and his best friend, Ethan, find a life-sized wooden bear washed up on the shore of Murphy Island, they take it as a magical sign and start making wishes on the statue.
Native cultures have blended over the years. Complete with notes, sources, and a pronunciation guide, this book is a great introduction to the cultures and history of Latin America.
Miss Quinces written and illustrated by Kat Fajardo*
As Newt decides whether to stay on the island he’s been on his whole life or attend middle school on the mainland, Newt discovers what he must do to stay true to himself.
Sue is not a fan of being in the spotlight, dressing up, or surprises. But when her parents decide that they’re all heading to Honduras for a family gathering, Sue will have to face her greatest nightmare: a surprise quinceañera. When tragedy strikes the family, Sue decides that having a quinceañera might be the perfect way
FAMILY, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY
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The Last Cuentista written by Donna Barba Higuera*
In 2061, Petra Peña and her parents and brother board a ship leaving Earth. They will travel through space for 380 years to begin a new human civilization on another planet, Sagan. But the mission goes wrong when the Collective—a fanatical group with sinister intentions—takes control of the ship to build a new society with no memory of Earth. When she
to honor her abuelita’s memory—as long as it’s done Sue-style. As the summer progresses, Sue surprises herself by becoming more open to new experiences and comes to appreciate her relatives and the traditions they want to share with her.
Neverforgotten written by Alejandra Algorta* and illustrated by Iván Rickenmann*
In this remarkable, poetically told story, 10-year-old Fabio has loved to ride his bike for as long as he can remember. He uses the bike every day to get around their Colombian
awakes, Petra is the only traveler with her memory intact, including her memories of the traditional Mexican tales her grandmother had told her. As she discovers what the Collective has planned, Petra uses her strength, courage, and ability to share stories to disrupt the plans of the Collective, locate the humans who arrived on Sagan before them, and save everyone she can—before it’s too late.
town, Bogota, and deliver his mother’s bread all over the
neighborhood. Then one day, with no explanation at all, he forgets how
to ride and falls multiple times. Frustrated with himself, he spirals into sadness and pushes his friends away. When he starts to form a friendship with his elderly next-door neighbor, Fabio finds a way to express and then heal from his grief.
Scholastic Rising Voices: Books Elevating Latino Stories: Grade 5 Books | Back to Top | 27 *Denotes an author or illustrator of Latino descent † Comparable substitutes will be provided for titles no longer available.
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