Books About Salvadoran Americans

The Best Salvadoran Americans Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about salvadoran americans? 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.

Frankie & Bug
The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Salvadoran Americans

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Frankie & Bug

By Gayle Forman

Two kids discover friendship and identity during a transformative summer.

288 pages· 47,664 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,155 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In the summer of 1987, ten-year-old Bug is left to spend her days with Frankie, a stranger and her neighbor's nephew. Initially reluctant, Bug and Frankie soon bond over shared experiences, uncovering truths about family, friendship, and self-identity. As they navigate a world that isn't always fair, they learn the importance of being true to oneself and standing up for others. This summer will challenge their perceptions and redefine what it means to belong. Can Bug and Frankie find their place in a complicated world?
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

Wild Blues

By Beth Kephart, William Sulit (Illustrator)

Two convicts escape. A friend vanishes. Lizzie must brave the wilds to uncover the truth.

336 pages· 47,800 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 259 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Thirteen-year-old Lizzie's summer at her uncle's cabin turns perilous when her best friend Matias disappears, and two convicts escape nearby. With her uncle also missing, Lizzie, armed with her survival book, ventures into the Adirondacks. Can she navigate the wilderness and save those she loves before it's too late?
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