GRADE 1 BOOKS
Shake It, Morena written by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand* and illustrated by Lulu Delacre* In this collection of fun songs, stories, riddles, and games, Carmen T.
FAMILY, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY
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Paletero Man written by Lucky Diaz* and illustrated by Micah Player This lively, rhyming book
Bernier-Grand showcases her Puerto Rican heritage. Readers will sing and play while learning about all sorts of traditions, daily customs, and language.
celebrates the vitality of one Los Angeles neighborhood and a boy’s determination to find an “icy-cold paleta” (ice pop) to beat the heat on a summer day. The story tracks the boy’s pursuit of paletas past familiar figures and
Where Are You From? written by Yamile Saied Méndez* and illustrated by Jaime Kim In this picture book with vibrant illustrations, a young girl constantly gets asked a question that does not always have a simple answer: “Where are you from?” Her abuelo offers more than one answer for her to explore in this vibrant story about identity and celebrating the multiple experiences and cultural traditions that encompass who you are.
shopkeepers in his community. When the boy finds Paletero José, the paleta vendor, he discovers that he has lost his money while racing along! The community comes together with a solution that ensures the boy receives his paleta, and Paletero José rewards the entire neighborhood with free paletas for their kindness.
Dear Primo written and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh*
Charlie lives in the United States, and his primo (his cousin) Carlitos lives in Mexico. As they exchange letters, they learn not only about each other but also about the places where they live. Charlie takes the train to school, loves to eat pizza, and plays basketball. Carlitos rides his bike to
HEROES AND ROLE MODELS
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Drum Dream Girl written by Margarita Engle* and illustrated by Rafael López* Inspired by the real-life experiences
school, loves to eat quesadillas, and plays soccer. Although they like different things and follow different traditions, the two primos have a lot in common too. La Ofrenda written by Maricruz Hernández Álvarez* and illustrated by Carolina Farías*
of Cuban musician Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, the young girl in this biography wants nothing more than to play congas, bongós, and moon-bright timbales. There is only one issue: People on her island do
Ceci is sad because her turtle, Macario, didn’t wake up. To comfort her, Ceci’s grandmother teaches her about making ofrendas, which act as memorials to those who are no longer with us. As they
not think girls should play the drums. Through hard work and perseverance, the drum dream girl perfects her playing, and her family and community come to accept her passion.
gather photos, flowers and food, Ceci’s friends and the rest of the neighborhood come together to take part in the Mexican tradition.
Scholastic Rising Voices: Books Elevating Latino Stories: Grade 1 Books | Back to Top | 8 *Denotes an author or illustrator of Latino descent † Comparable substitutes will be provided for titles no longer available.
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