Books like ¡Bravo! (Spanish language edition)
Award winning
All the Way to Havana
Mike Curato, Margarita Engle, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant journey through the colorful streets of Havana.
Celebrates creativity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.
Rich cultural immersion that fosters global awareness.
Engaging narrative that builds relatability and empathy.
All the Way to Havana
Mike Curato, Margarita Engle, 2023
Award winning
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
Margarita Engle, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires through historical figures and events.
Enhances understanding of perseverance and resilience.
Celebrates cultural diversity and musical creativity.
Encourages emotional expression through art.
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
Margarita Engle, 2019
Award winning
A Song of Frutas
Margarita Engle, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Vividly celebrates Cuban culture through lively market scenes.
Enhances bilingual skills, introduces Spanish vocabulary.
Encourages appreciation of family bonds and traditions.
Supports cognitive and social-emotional development.
A Song of Frutas
Margarita Engle, 2021
Award winning
Light for All
Margarita Engle, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through vibrant, engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Stimulates language and cognitive development.
Inspires a sense of community and inclusivity.
Light for All
Margarita Engle, 2021
Award winning
Orangutanka: A Story in Poems
Margarita Engle, 2015
40 pages
Why to read
Explores vibrant wildlife through rhythmic, engaging poems.
Encourages appreciation for nature and animal conservation.
Enhances linguistic skills with unique poetic structures.
Inspiring, educational journey into the orangutan’s world.
Orangutanka: A Story in Poems
Margarita Engle, 2015
Award winning
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and diversity.
Enhances vocabulary through dynamic, lyrical prose.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Inspires creativity and self-expression.
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
Award winning
We Shall Overcome
Bryan Collier, Karen Chilton, Scholastic Audio Books, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and perseverance through engaging storytelling.
Highlights historical struggles with easily relatable characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Ideal for family reading, fostering discussions on equality.
We Shall Overcome
Bryan Collier, Karen Chilton, Scholastic Audio Books, 2021
Award winning
Because of You, John Lewis
Andrea Davis Pinkney, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires activism and leadership through John Lewis' life.
Educates on civil rights history in an accessible way.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations complement the powerful narrative.
