Rhyming verses present the true biographical stories of 11 outstanding Latinos who excelled in their professional careers and made U.S. history by accomplishing something that hadn't been done before in their respective fields which include science, sports, the arts, and politics. English and Spanish Edition.

A young Muslim girl guides readers on an exploration of shapes, Islam, and the cultures of the Muslim people from a red prayer rug to a blue hijab to a white kufi and orange henna.

Nadia is chosen to be a flower girl in Auntie Laila's traditional Pakistani wedding! When her hands are decorated with beautiful designs made with mehndi henna, she worries the henna will make her hands orange. How will she feel on Monday when the children at school see the henna on her hands? But her family's happiness in sharing this tradition helps her come to understand the rich culture she has inherited.

It's Ramadan and Sophia wants to fast this year. She tries so hard but she keeps falling asleep and then succumbs to the temptation of cookies! Can Sophia find other ways to take part in the Ramadan holiday?

Ava Gabriela, a shy Columbian girl, is going to the countryside for the holidays to visit her extended family. She's excited about making bunuelos, eating special treats, helping create el Ano Viejo, and dressing up but being around her loud unfamiliar relatives in a new place makes soft-spoken Ava feel shy and quiet. Will Ava find her voice before she misses out on all the New Year's fun?

Rhyming verses present the true biographical stories of 11 outstanding Latinas who excelled in their professional careers and made U.S. history by accomplishing something that hadn't been done before in their respective fields which include science, sports, the arts, journalism, politics, and more. English and Spanish Edition.

Keiko is excited because it's Tanabata Matsuri, the Star Festival based on the folktale about two stars who fell in love, are separated, and then finally reunite on a bridge across the Milky Way. At the celebration Keiko, her mama, and her grandmother tie tanzaku wishes to their bamboo tree, look at the colorful decorations, and eat delicious food like nagashi somen and shaved ice. But what wish will Keiko and her mother make when Obasaan gets lost in the crowd? Will their tanzaku wish come true?

Through poetry and art, this enchanting book encourages girls of Indigenous Mexican heritage to value and celebrate their strength and diversity.