Books About Mexicans · 9 titles considered

The Best Mexicans Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about mexicans? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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The Shortlist

Our 9 Favorite Books About Mexicans

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Yo Soy Muslim

By Mark Gonzales, Mehrdokht Amini (Illustrator)

A father guides his child to embrace their multicultural identity.

32 pages· 275 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 784 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Santiago's Road Home

A boy's journey to the U.S. tests trust and survival.

336 pages· 57,558 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 872 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Land of the Cranes

A young girl clings to hope and poetry in a detention camp, seeking family unity.

256 pages· 22,678 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 2,583 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Areli Is a Dreamer

By Areli Morales, Luisa Uribe (Illustrator)

A young immigrant navigates two worlds, seeking her American dream.

40 pages· 1,283 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 805 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

From North to South / Del Norte al Sur

A boy's world changes when his mother is deported.

32 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 183 ratings
$11.95Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2009

Return to Sender

A farm's survival hinges on migrant workers, sparking questions of friendship and belonging.

Pura Belpré Award (2010)
352 pages· 71,721 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 4,130 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2011

Illegal

A girl crosses borders seeking her missing father, facing unknown challenges and longing for home.

272 pages· 41,708 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 786 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Mariana and Her Familia

By Mónica Mancillas, Erika Meza (Illustrator)

A girl discovers love transcends language on her first trip to Mexico.

32 pages
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 168 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Frida Kahlo

A young artist transforms personal pain into revolutionary art.

96 pages· 7,054 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 79 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
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