Books About The Mexican-american Experience

The Best The Mexican-american Experience Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about the mexican-american experience? 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 2 Favorite Books About The Mexican-american Experience

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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Separate Is Never Equal

By Duncan Tonatiuh

A family challenges school segregation, changing history.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2015)Americas Award (2015)Jane Addams Children's Book Award (2015)Orbis Pictus Honor (2015)

40 pages· 2,337 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud

4.4/5 Goodreads · 6,459 ratings

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Summary: In 1946 California, young Sylvia Mendez faces rejection from a 'Whites only' school despite being an American citizen. Her family's fight against this injustice sparks a pivotal legal battle, Mendez v. Westminster, that ends school segregation in California, paving the way for future civil rights victories. Will their courage inspire change across the nation?

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2012

Summer of the Mariposas

Five sisters face mythical trials on a journey to return a dead man to his family in Mexico.

384 pages· 82,864 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

3.5/5 Goodreads · 3,396 ratings

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Summary: Odilia and her sisters discover a body and set off to Mexico, facing mythical creatures and supernatural challenges. Guided by La Llorona's magic, they must outwit a witch and her sinister allies. Can they survive these trials and return home, where no magic can aid them? This adventure tests their courage and the bonds of sisterhood.

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