Fiction

Almas robadas

(Marked for Life)

Emelie Schepp

HarperCollins Español

ISBN 978-0-7180-9233-7

In this suspense novel, the enigmatic Jana Berzelius must find a murderer before the police do, in order to protect her own hidden past.

Socorro (pero me dicen Coco)

(Socorro [but They Call Me Coco])

Juana Inés Dehesa

Editorial Océano de México

ISBN 978-6-0773-5768-1

In this funny novel, the author paints a picture of what it means to be a 30-something trying to find a path to happiness, or at least emotional tranquility.

Nonfiction

Amor al aire

(We Fell in Love on the Air)

Omar Velasco and Argelia Atilano

HarperCollins Español

ISBN 978-0-7180-8345-8

The story of two radio hosts who have been able to find a path for their lives and careers, in their marriage and on air.

El difícil vínculo entre padres e hijos

(The Difficult Relationship Between Parents and Children)

Jorge and Demián Bucay

Editorial Océano de México

ISBN 978-6-0773-5792-6

The authors analyze the link between parents and children and seek to answer fundamental questions, such as what is parenting? And why become parents?

Children's

Cuando sea mayor

(When I Grow Up)

Maria Dek

Patio Editorial

ISBN 978-84-16620-96-8

A poetic tale about how adulthood is seen by a child. Narrated as a big, absurd, and funny adventure, with beautiful illustrations by Maria Dek.

Dos conejos jos blancos

(Two White Rabbits)

Jairo Buitrago, illus. by Rafael Yockteng

Groundwood

ISBN 978-1-55498-903-4

In this moving and timely story, a young child describes what it is like to be a migrant as she and her father travel north toward the U.S. border.

És un jardí

(It’s a Garden)

Hector Dexet

Patio Editorial

ISBN 978-84-16620-92-0

A book designed to stimulate kids’ curiosity through the discovery of a garden’s inhabitants. The die-cuts make the book ludic and full of surprises.

Somos como las nubes

(We Are like the Clouds)

Jorge Argueta, illus. by Alfonso Ruano

Groundwood

ISBN 978-1-55498-849-5

This bilingual book of poetry helps children understand what it is like to be a child refugee from Central America seeking a new and safe home in the United States.