From our heavenly food to our vibrant culture, every day is a chance to celebrate our Latino heritage. How you choose to celebrate es totalmente up to you. As we become parents, we begin to think of all the ways we want to introduce nuestros niños to their culture and how we can help make them feel better represented. Be it kids books from Latino authors or films like the movie Coco, we want the kids of mañana to grow up believing that they can achieve their goals, no matter what they are. This is something that Max Tuchman, the CEO and Co-Founder of Caribu, believes in and agrees with.

Caribu is the leading family entertainment platform that wants to create a space for everyone to come together. What can you do on Caribu? Pretty much anything — reading,‌ ‌drawing,‌ cooking, art, ‌and playing‌ ‌games. And it all happens virtually through a curated and designed shared screen with kids in mind. Caribu is basically an elegantly designed Zoom for kids with an ‌in-app‌ ‌library (in ten languages) and coloring activities. So who better for a killer recomendaciónes on kids books from Latino authors than Max? See below six kids books from Latino autores(as) your niños will love!

Fearless Trailblazers/Pioneros Audaces: 11 Latinos Who Made U.S. History – Con Todo Press

Multi-Emmy award-winning journalist, producer, and host Naibe Reynoso highlights the stories of 11 Latino/Latina men and women who made significant contributions to the world, some of whom have been given scant attention in mainstream U.S. media. Each of the books has a mirror at the end so when kids finish reading the book, they’re left with a call to action: to dream big, be bold, and be courageous.

Burro’s Tortillas – Arbordale

Burro’s Tortillas tells the classic story of the Little Red Hen with a Southwestern-Hispanic twist! This delightful story imparts an accurate picture of the traditional way that tortillas are made. Learn how to make tortillas with Burro the donkey and his friends! A Spanish/English glossary and a simple recipe for making tortillas are included.

Tiny Travelers Puerto Rico Treasure Quest &
Tiny Travelers Mexico Treasure Quest – Encantos

The Tiny Travelers “Treasure Quest” Series takes its readers on a fun-filled journey to discover what makes each country special with search-and-find features on every spread. For Hispanic Heritage Month, visit Puerto Rico and Mexico! Learn about landmarks, traditions, foods, geographic features, and history.  

Baila Con Quique – Mundo Lanugo

This Spanish-language book invites you to learn Latin dance rhythms with a tropical bird named Quique! Practice your merengue, mambo, cumbia and cha-cha-cha with the beautiful flair of the Caribbean. Learn the words, beat the drums, and take a walk on the Malecón!

Creating Colorful Collectibles – Highlights

Explore the art of making alebrijes, the colorful animal figurines from the city of Oaxaca, Mexico! Learn how they are carved and painted, and what they mean to Mexican culture. Enjoy step-by-step photos that demonstrate the process of creating these unique creatures.

Los Pollitos Dicen – Juana La Iguana

This colorful story, featuring the famous cartoon lizard Juana La Iguana, is based on a beloved Hispanic nursery rhyme, Los Pollitos Dicen (“The Little Chickens Say”). Learn the lyrics in English and Spanish with Juana, and practice the sing-a-long with notes at the end! Enjoy the bright illustrations and friendly characters.