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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2013
The Lightning Dreamer
A young poet defies societal norms and fights against slavery in 19th-century Cuba.
192 pages· 11,142 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,535 ratings
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Books About Cuba · 24 titles considered
The Best Cuba Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about cuba? 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.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Cuba
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017
Forest World
A boy discovers a sister and a dangerous secret in Cuba.
208 pages· 18,347 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 392 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Cuba in My Pocket
A boy's journey from Cuba to the U.S. tests his courage and hope for family reunion.
320 pages· 53,005 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 809 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2020
Letters from Cuba
By Ruth Behar
A young girl escapes Poland for Cuba, striving to reunite her family amidst rising dangers.
272 pages· 50,715 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,978 ratings
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007
Martina the Beautiful Cockroach
By Carmen Agra Deedy, Michael Austin (Illustrator)
Can a cockroach find true love with a coffee test?
32 pages· 1,024 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,728 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015
Drum Dream Girl
By Margarita Engle, Rafael López (Illustrator)
A girl defies tradition to become a drummer in a music-filled world.
42 pages· 372 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,971 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2011
A Mango in the Hand
By Antonio Sacre, Sebastià Serra (Illustrator)
A boy's quest for mangoes teaches him lessons in perseverance and generosity.
32 pages· 1,596 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 177 ratings
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2020
Alicia Alonso Takes the Stage
A ballerina defies blindness to dance on the world stage.
128 pages· 10,724 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 228 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2010
The Red Umbrella
A girl flees Cuba, facing a new life in America alone.
304 pages· 54,908 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 5,103 ratings
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2008
The Surrender Tree
In war-torn Cuba, a nurse transforms caves into secret hospitals. Can she heal a divided nation?
384 pages· 11,128 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,009 ratings
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Cuba Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about cuba for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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All the Way to Havana
Ages 4–8 · 2017
A boy and his family journey through Havana in their beloved old car.
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Vivo: Journey to Miami
Ages 5–7 · 2021
A musical journey to Miami turns into an unexpected adventure to fulfill a promise.
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$1599
The Dog Who Loved the Moon
Ages 3–6 · 2008
A girl must coax her moon-struck dog to dance under the night sky.
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$1699
Alicia Alonso Dances on
Ages 5–8 · 2021
A dancer defies vision loss to achieve her dreams.
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$1999
Good-bye, Havana! Hola, New York!
Ages 4–8 · 2011
A young girl navigates a new life in the Bronx after leaving Cuba.
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Cuba Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about cuba for developing and independent readers.
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$899
90 Miles to Havana
Ages 9–12 · 2010
Three brothers face bullies and uncertainty in a new world far from home.
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$699
Who Was Fidel Castro?
Ages 8–12 · 2017
Explore the legacy of a leader who reshaped Cuba and challenged global politics.
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$699
Who Was Celia Cruz?
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Discover how a Cuban singer became the Queen of Salsa and a symbol of artistic freedom.
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$1799
The Bluest Sky
Ages 10–12 · 2022
A boy must choose between his homeland and a new future amid Cuba's turmoil.
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$699
Who Was Che Guevara?
Ages 8–12 · 2019
Discover how a doctor became a revolutionary icon and paid the ultimate price.
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$2699
Crocodile Rescue!
Ages 8–12 · 2021
A girl must prove herself and save her family's nature show after a dangerous accident in Cuba.
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$1799
Farewell Cuba, Mi Isla
Ages 8–12 · 2022
Two girls flee 1960 Cuba, seeking safety and family reunion in America.
Graphic Nov.
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$1499
Refugee (Graphic Novel)
Ages 9–12 · 2025
Three children flee danger across decades, seeking refuge and uncovering unexpected connections.