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1) Saige
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Upset that her New Mexico school can only afford music and art teachers in alternate years, fourth-grader Saige works with her grandmother, Mimi, to plan a fundraiser but when Mimi has an accident, Saige relies on new friend Gabi to help.
2) Hill of fire
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1971]
Language
English
Description
An easy-to-read account of the birth of Parícutin volcano in the field of a poor Mexican farmer.
10) Pacho Nacho
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
After naming their firstborn son Pacho-Nacho-Nico-Tico-Melo-Felo-Kiko-Rico, Mama and Papa insist everyone use his full name, which causes trouble when their second son, Juan, says his brother needs help. Includes notes about the folktale on which the story is based and glossary of Spanish terms.
11) Lotería
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
In Oaxaca City, Mexico, ancient friends Life and Death discuss free will while engaged in a game of chance, with eleven-year-old Clara as the protagonist of their theories and a pawn in their game, moving inevitably towards her ultimate fate. Includes author's notes and reader's guide.
12) Race to the sun
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Appears on these lists
All Ages Native American Heritage
Fantastical Fiction - MID
If You Like Percy Jackson, Read These!
Native American Heritage - Juvenile & Middle Grade
Fantastical Fiction - MID
If You Like Percy Jackson, Read These!
Native American Heritage - Juvenile & Middle Grade
Formats
Description
Guided by her Navajo ancestors, seventh-grader Nizhoni Begay discovers she is descended from a holy woman and destined to become a monsterslayer, starting with the evil businessman who kidnapped her father. Includes glossary of Navajo terms.
16) Josefina
Author
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
A counting book inspired by Mexican folk artist Josefina Aguilar who makes painted clay figures.
17) The dirty cowboy
Author
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Telling his faithful dog to make sure nobody touches his clothes but him, a cowboy jumps into a New Mexico river for a bath, not realizing just how much the scrubbing will change his scent.
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