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Published: August 1, 2025
Books of the month:
Books of the month:
Elementary
¡Mistaco! A Tale of Tragedy y Tortillas / ¡Mistaco! Un recuento de tragedias y tortillas
¡Mistaco! A Tale of Tragedy y Tortillas / ¡Mistaco! Un recuento de tragedias y tortillas
When Izzy has had a terrible day full of blunders, her grandfather helps her turn things around by making "mistacos" so she can talk about her mistakes and eat the problems away.
Middle Grade
The Reel Wish / El deseo de mi corazón
The Reel Wish / El deseo de mi corazón
After a panic attack prevents eleven-year-old Florencia from performing as the first Latina Clara in The Nutcracker and her best friend takes the lead, a new dance style helps her face her anxiety and forge a new path for herself.
Young Adult
A Second Chance on Earth / Una segunda oportunidad sobre la tierra
A Second Chance on Earth / Una segunda oportunidad sobre la tierra
After Marcos’s father dies, his grief-stricken family takes his ashes to Cartagena, where sixteen-year-old Marcos finds friendship, discovers Gabriel García Márquez, and connects to his rich Colombian heritage.
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