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Our current feature is a collection of books highlighting Hispanic and Latinx authors, characters, and lives. Use your Library Go account (see details above) to check these books out.
We will regularly feature ebooks & audiobooks here that we think you might enjoy. Stop back often to check out these titles!
E-books on CloudLibrary
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Fantasy Fiction |
Mañanaland by Pam Muñoz Ryan "Twelve-year-old Max, who loves the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow, sets out on a dangerous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds, armed with a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides" (from Novelist). (Available on CloudLibrary) |
Realistic Fiction |
Efren Divided by Ernesto Cisneros "While his father works two jobs, seventh-grader Efren Nava must take care of his twin siblings, kindergartners Max and Mia, after their mother is deported to Mexico. Includes glossary of Spanish words" (from Novelist). (Available on CloudLibrary as an e-book and an e-audiobook) |
Magical Realism |
Ghost Squad by Claribel Ortega "Shortly before Halloween, Lucely and her best friend, Syd, cast a spell that accidentally awakens malicious spirits, wreaking havoc throughout St. Augustine. Together, they must join forces with Syd's witch grandmother, Babette, and her tubby tabby, Chunk, to fight the haunting head-on and reverse the curse to save the town and Lucely's firefly spirits before it's too late" (from Novelist). (Available on CloudLibrary. Also available as an e-audiobook) |
Fiction |
Into the Tall, Tall Grass by Loriel Ryon "Hiding her lack of magical powers from her family of witches, Yolanda agrees to accompany her estranged twin and friend on a quest to uncover long-buried secrets that have overshadowed her loved ones" (from Novelist). (Available on CloudLibrary) |
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Graphic Novel |
White Bird by R.J. Palacio "Tells the story of Julian's Grandmère's childhood as she, a Jewish girl, was hidden by a family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II and how the boy she once shunned became her savior and best friend" (from Novelist). (Available on Libby) |
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Fantasy Fiction |
Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez "Ximena is the decoy Condesa, a stand-in for the last remaining Illustrian royal. Her people lost everything when the usurper, Atoc, used an ancient relic to summon ghosts and drive the Illustrians from La Ciudad. When Atoc demands the real Condesa’s hand in marriage, it’s Ximena’s duty to go in her stead. But when a masked vigilante, a warm-hearted princesa, and a thoughtful healer challenge Ximena, her mission becomes more complicated" (from Novelist). (Available on Libby) |
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Fantasy Fiction |
Love Sugar Magic by Anna Meriano |
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Fantasy Fiction |
Infinity Son by Adam Silvera "Manifesting supernatural phoenix fire abilities when he turns 18, Emil becomes a reluctant defender against the specters that overshadow his world and reluctantly joins a vigilante team that his powerless brother idolizes" (from Novelist). (Available on Libby. Also Available on CloudLibrary as an e-book and e-audiobook). |
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Dystopian Fiction |
We Unleash the Merciless Storm by Tehlor Kay Mejia "A sequel to We Set the Dark on Fire finds La Voz operative, Carmen, forced to choose between the girl she loves and the success of a rebellion that has escalated to the point of civil war" (from Novelist). (Available on Libby. Also available on CloudLibrary) |
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Biographical Poetry |
Dreams from Many Rivers by Magarita Engle
From Juana Briones and Juan Ponce de León, to eighteenth century slaves and modern-day sixth graders, the many and varied people depicted in this moving narrative speak to the experiences and contributions of Latinos throughout the history of the United States, from the earliest known stories up to present day. It's a portrait of a great, enormously varied, and enduring heritage. A compelling treatment of an important topic (from Novelist) (Available on Libby and CloudLibrary)
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Narrative Nonfiction |
We Are Here to Stay by Susan Kuklin "Meet nine courageous young adults who have lived in the United States with a secret for much of their lives: they are not U.S. citizens. They came from Colombia, Mexico, Ghana, Independent Samoa, and Korea. They came seeking education, fleeing violence, and escaping poverty. All have heartbreaking and hopeful stories about leaving their homelands and starting a new life in America. And all are weary of living in the shadows" (from Novelist). (Available on Libby)
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