Bestsellers
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Esperanza Rising
- By: Pam Munoz Ryan
- Narrated by: Trini Alvarado
- Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
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Esperanza Ortega possesses all the treasures a young girl could want: fancy dresses; a beautiful home filled with servants in the bountiful region of Aguascalientes...
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GET THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW
- By Laura on 04-14-16
By: Pam Munoz Ryan
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Falling Short
- By: Ernesto Cisneros
- Narrated by: Timothy Andrés Pabon, Gary Tiedemann
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Ernesto Cisneros, Pura Belpré Award-winning author of Efrén Divided, is back with a hilarious and heartfelt novel about two best friends who must rely on each other in unexpected ways....
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Great characters!
- By Steven S. on 06-22-24
By: Ernesto Cisneros
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Becoming Naomi Leon
- By: Pam Munoz Ryan
- Narrated by: Annie Kozuch
- Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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I always thought that the biggest trial in my life was my name, Naomi Guadalupe Zamora Outlaw, but little did I know that it was the least of my problems....
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My class LOVES this book!
- By Terri on 09-21-16
By: Pam Munoz Ryan
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The Circuit
- By: Francisco Jiménez
- Narrated by: Adrian Vargas
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
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Francisco Jiménez writes of his childhood growing up in an immigrant Mexican family...
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Short Stories Masterpiece
- By LifeLearner on 02-02-20
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Into the Tall, Tall Grass
- By: Loriel Ryon
- Narrated by: Marisa Blake
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Yolanda Rodríguez-O’Connell has a secret. All the members of her family have a magical gift - all, that is, except for Yolanda. Still, it’s something she can never talk about...because, if she does, the townsfolk will call her family brujas - witches....
By: Loriel Ryon
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Efren dividido
- By: Ernesto Cisneros
- Narrated by: Juan Manuel Acuña Rodriguez
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Efrén Nava’s Amá is his Superwoman—or Soperwoman, named after the delicious Mexican sopes his mother often prepares. Both Amá and Apá work hard all day to provide for the family, making sure Efrén and his younger siblings Max and Mía feel safe and loved....
By: Ernesto Cisneros
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Esperanza Rising
- By: Pam Munoz Ryan
- Narrated by: Trini Alvarado
- Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Esperanza Ortega possesses all the treasures a young girl could want: fancy dresses; a beautiful home filled with servants in the bountiful region of Aguascalientes...
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GET THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW
- By Laura on 04-14-16
By: Pam Munoz Ryan
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Falling Short
- By: Ernesto Cisneros
- Narrated by: Timothy Andrés Pabon, Gary Tiedemann
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Ernesto Cisneros, Pura Belpré Award-winning author of Efrén Divided, is back with a hilarious and heartfelt novel about two best friends who must rely on each other in unexpected ways....
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Great characters!
- By Steven S. on 06-22-24
By: Ernesto Cisneros
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Becoming Naomi Leon
- By: Pam Munoz Ryan
- Narrated by: Annie Kozuch
- Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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I always thought that the biggest trial in my life was my name, Naomi Guadalupe Zamora Outlaw, but little did I know that it was the least of my problems....
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My class LOVES this book!
- By Terri on 09-21-16
By: Pam Munoz Ryan
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The Circuit
- By: Francisco Jiménez
- Narrated by: Adrian Vargas
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
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Francisco Jiménez writes of his childhood growing up in an immigrant Mexican family...
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Short Stories Masterpiece
- By LifeLearner on 02-02-20
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Into the Tall, Tall Grass
- By: Loriel Ryon
- Narrated by: Marisa Blake
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Yolanda Rodríguez-O’Connell has a secret. All the members of her family have a magical gift - all, that is, except for Yolanda. Still, it’s something she can never talk about...because, if she does, the townsfolk will call her family brujas - witches....
By: Loriel Ryon
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Efren dividido
- By: Ernesto Cisneros
- Narrated by: Juan Manuel Acuña Rodriguez
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Efrén Nava’s Amá is his Superwoman—or Soperwoman, named after the delicious Mexican sopes his mother often prepares. Both Amá and Apá work hard all day to provide for the family, making sure Efrén and his younger siblings Max and Mía feel safe and loved....
By: Ernesto Cisneros
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The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora
- By: Pablo Cartaya
- Narrated by: Pablo Cartaya
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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For Arturo, summertime in Miami means playing basketball until dark, sipping mango smoothies, and keeping cool under banyan trees. But this summer also includes Carmen....
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Noice
- By Lilith on 08-14-19
By: Pablo Cartaya
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Witchlings
- By: Claribel A. Ortega
- Narrated by: Cyrina Fiallo
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
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Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon Ceremony are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged witches....
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A Magical Read For Anyone
- By K.R. on 12-16-23
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Tumble
- By: Celia C. Pérez
- Narrated by: Victoria Villarreal
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
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Twelve-year-old Adela “Addie” Ramírez has a big decision to make when her stepfather proposes adoption.
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Awesome
- By Marissa on 03-05-24
By: Celia C. Pérez
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How Tia Lola Came to (Visit) Stay
- By: Julia Alvarez
- Narrated by: Michelle Gonzalez
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
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A delightfully entertaining story of family and culture from acclaimed author Julia Alvarez. Moving to Vermont after his parents split, Miguel has plenty to worry about! Tía Lola, his quirky, carismática, and maybe magical aunt makes his life even more unpredictable....
By: Julia Alvarez
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Heat
- By: Mike Lupica
- Narrated by: Paolo Andino
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
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A rival accuses Michael of being older than the league limit....
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Heat
- By bernardo roman on 08-14-15
By: Mike Lupica
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The Dreamer
- By: Pam Munoz Ryan
- Narrated by: Tony Chiroldes
- Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins
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Neftalí’s father wants him to be a doctor. But Neftalí is not like other children....
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an audiobook with the main character that stutters
- By Millhouse on 06-06-23
By: Pam Munoz Ryan
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Charlie Hernández & the League of Shadows
- By: Ryan Calejo
- Narrated by: Giordan Diaz
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
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Charlie begins to experience freaky bodily manifestations - ones all too similar to those described by his grandma in his favorite legend - and is suddenly swept up in a world where the mythical beings seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Hispanic folklore and into his life....
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we love his writing style
- By Jordan on 02-19-21
By: Ryan Calejo
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The Bluest Sky
- By: Christina Diaz Gonzalez
- Narrated by: Giordan Diaz
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
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There are two versions of Héctor: the public and the private. It’s the only way to survive in communist Cuba—especially when your father was exiled to the US and labeled an enemy of the people....
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Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold)
- By: Pam Muñoz Ryan
- Narrated by: Ruth Livier
- Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins
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A Mexican "Grapes of Wrath," based on a family story, from the award-winning author Pam Muñoz Ryan....
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Me encanta
- By Anonymous User on 04-09-20
By: Pam Muñoz Ryan
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¡Solo pregunta! [Just Ask!]
- Sé Diferente, Sé Valiente, Sé Tú [Be Different, Be Brave, Be You]
- By: Sonia Sotomayor
- Narrated by: Almarie Guerra, Sonia Sotomayor
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Sonia y sus amigos siembran un jardín, y cada uno contribuye a su manera. Rafael tiene asma y a veces debe mantener la calma para poder respirar mejor, lo que le permite pintar bellas rocas para el jardín....
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No parece una historia para niños . No es para niños menores de 5anos
- By Katyuska Herran on 09-20-22
By: Sonia Sotomayor
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Merci Suárez Changes Gears
- Merci Suárez, Book 1
- By: Meg Medina
- Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
- Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Merci Suarez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, Merci has never been like the other kids at her private school in Florida, because she and her older brother, Roli, are scholarship students....
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The speed of voice is too fast
- By Amazon Customer on 01-19-20
By: Meg Medina
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Tight
- By: Torrey Maldonado
- Narrated by: Torrey Maldonado
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
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Bryan knows what's tight for him - reading comics, drawing superheroes, and hanging out with no drama. But drama is every day where he's from, and that gets him tight, wound up. And now Bryan's friend Mike pressures him with ideas of fun that are crazy risky....
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this is a great story
- By Kirk on 04-29-19
By: Torrey Maldonado
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The Golden Frog Games
- Witchlings, Book 2
- By: Claribel A. Ortega
- Narrated by: Cyrina Fiallo
- Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
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With Ravenskill hosting this year's games, all eyes are on Seven Salazar, Valley Pepperhorn and Thorn Laroux: the most famous Spares in the Twelve Towns....
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If you liked part I, you will like part II
- By Elle M. on 05-26-24
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Invisible
- By: Christina Diaz Gonzalez, Gabriela Epstein
- Narrated by: Andres Hinspeter-Seda, Noah Rico, Lisset Díaz, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
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Five students meet in the school cafeteria when they're forced to complete their school community service hours. They immediately know that they have nothing in common with each other... even though their school administration has decided that they all belong together....
By: Christina Diaz Gonzalez, and others
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Return to Sender
- By: Julia Alvarez
- Narrated by: Ozzie Rodriguez, Olivia Preciado
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
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After Tyler's father is injured in a tractor accident, his family hires migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure. Tyler isn’ t sure what to make of these workers. Are they undocumented? And what about the three daughters, particularly Mari, the oldest....
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Great Book for preteens
- By Anonymous User on 02-10-18
By: Julia Alvarez
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Charlie Hernández & the Castle of Bones
- By: Ryan Calejo
- Narrated by: Giordan Diaz
- Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins
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Inspired by Hispanic folklore, legends, and myths from the Iberian Peninsula and Central and South America, this bold sequel to Charlie Hernández & the League of Shadows, follows Charlie as he continues on his quest to embrace his morphling identity....
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Another exciting adventure with Charlie
- By Laura on 12-21-22
By: Ryan Calejo
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Lucky Broken Girl
- By: Ruth Behar
- Narrated by: Ruth Behar
- Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
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Ruthie Mizrahi and her family recently emigrated from Castro's Cuba to New York City....
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Should have read the print version
- By Iris Matulevich on 07-09-19
By: Ruth Behar
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Something Like Home
- By: Andrea Beatriz Arango
- Narrated by: Almarie Guerra
- Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
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A lost dog helps a lonely girl find a way home to her family . . . only for them to find family in each other along the way.
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House of Elephants
- Witchlings, Book 3
- By: Claribel A. Ortega
- Narrated by: Cyrina Fiallo
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
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As Seven and Thorn struggle to find a cure for the stone hex and to stop the Twelve Town's unfair treatment of Spares once and for all, they discover a piece of hidden history that will change everything—if they can get anyone to listen to them.
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Shine On, Luz Véliz!
- By: Rebecca Balcarcel
- Narrated by: Victoria Villarreal
- Length: 6 hrs
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Luz Veliz is a soccer star—or rather, she was a soccer star. With her serious knee injury, it's unlikely she'll be back on the field anytime soon....
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Josefina: Sunlight and Shadows
- American Girl: Historical Character (TM): Josefina, Book 1
- By: Valerie Tripp
- Narrated by: Alejandra Reynoso
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
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A storm and flash flood hit the ranch hard, and many animals are lost. But Josefina and her sisters are determined to save the family business. Their aunt, Tía Dolores, wants to try some bold new ideas....
By: Valerie Tripp
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Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe
- A Sal and Gabi Novel, Book 2
- By: Carlos Hernandez
- Narrated by: Anthony Rey Perez
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
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Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the sequel to the critically acclaimed Sal and Gabi Break the Universe, a brilliant sci-fi romp with Cuban influence. Sal and Gabi have to try to make everything right when there is a rogue Gabi from another universe running loose....
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Good
- By AMartin on 11-29-20
By: Carlos Hernandez
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Efren Divided
- By: Ernesto Cisneros
- Narrated by: Anthony Rey Perez
- Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Efrén Nava’s Amá is his Superwoman - or Soperwoman, named after the delicious Mexican sopes his mother often prepares. Both Amá and Apá work hard all day to provide for the family, making sure Efrén and his younger siblings Max and Mía feel safe and loved....
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Immigrants' True Story!
- By Anonymous User on 08-22-20
By: Ernesto Cisneros
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De como tia Lola vino (de visita) a quedarse (How Aunt Lola Came to (Visit) Stay Spanish Edition)
- By: Julia Alvarez
- Narrated by: Michelle Gonzalez
- Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins
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De cómo tía Lola vino de visita a quedarse, una novela juvenil de Julia Alvarez, cuenta la deliciosa historia de una familia dominicana, instalada en Vermont, que recibe la visita de una pariente muy especial....
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too many theatrics
- By jemscat on 01-06-19
By: Julia Alvarez
New releases
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Dear Primo
- A Letter to My Cousin
- By: Duncan Tonatiuh
- Narrated by: Robb Moreira
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Through his story, Duncan Tonatiuh introduces young listeners to a very timely idea—that community is larger than just neighborhoods and schools.
By: Duncan Tonatiuh
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Girl Scouts: Maven Takes the Lead
- A Girl Scouts Novel, Book 1
- By: Yamile Saied Méndez, Girl Scouts
- Narrated by: Victoria Villarreal
- Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Maven wants to be known for something great. She had been nervous about starting fifth grade after spending all summer with her little brother and baby cousins. So when her fifth-grade teacher announces a district-wide robotics competition, she jumps at the opportunity to be the class’s leader. Being in charge is better and cooler than playing make-believe, right? Many people doubt her, especially the boys in her class, but with the support of her friends and Girl Scout troop, Maven is determined to prove them wrong.
By: Yamile Saied Méndez, and others
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Barrio Rising
- The Protest That Built Chicano Park
- By: María Dolores Águila
- Narrated by: Victoria Villarreal
- Length: 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Barrio Logan, one of San Diego’s oldest Chicane neighborhoods, once brimmed with families and stretched all the way to the glorious San Diego Bay. But in the decades after WWII, the community lost their beach and bayfront to factories, junkyards, and an interstate that divided the neighborhood and forced around 5,000 people out of their homes. Then on April 22, 1970, residents discovered that the construction crew they believed was building a park—one the city had promised them years ago—was actually breaking ground for a police station.
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Aniana del Mar se avienta [Aniana del Mar Jumps In]
- By: Jasminne Mendez, Raquel Rivera - translator
- Narrated by: Jane Santos, Jasminne Mendez
- Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Aniana del Mar le pertenece al agua tanto como un delfín le pertenece al mar, pero ella y Papi mantienen en secreto sus clases de natación porque Mami no logra superar que el agua le arrebatara a un ser querido. Un día, una grave enfermedad obliga a Aniana a quedarse en cama. Entonces confiesa lo mucho que le importa nadar. Mami le prohíbe hacerlo, a pesar de que el doctor cree que la natación puede ayudarla a recuperarse. Lo que sigue es la historia de una niña que, como las mareas, debe crecer para encontrar su fuerza.
By: Jasminne Mendez, and others
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The Little Green Swing
- Little Ruby's Big Ideas
- By: Brenda Maier, Sonia Sánchez
- Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Ruby's mind is always full of ideas. One windy day, she invites her brothers to help build something stupendous. But her brothers don't want to plan—they only want to play. As the wind huffs and puffs and blows their hasty efforts down, can Ruby prove that patience and persistence pay off?
By: Brenda Maier, and others
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Call Me Roberto!
- Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos
- By: Nathalie Alonso, Rudy Gutierrez - illustrator
- Narrated by: Johnny Rey Diaz
- Length: 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Roberto Clemente always loved baseball. Growing up in Carolina, Puerto Rico, he swung tree branches (since he didn’t have a bat) and hit tin cans. He was always batting, pitching, running, sliding. His dedication paid off when, at the age of 19, he was tapped for a major league team. First stop: chilly Montreal . . . where he warmed the bench and himself, longing to play baseball. Months later, he finally got his chance with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
By: Nathalie Alonso, and others
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Dear Primo
- A Letter to My Cousin
- By: Duncan Tonatiuh
- Narrated by: Robb Moreira
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Through his story, Duncan Tonatiuh introduces young listeners to a very timely idea—that community is larger than just neighborhoods and schools.
By: Duncan Tonatiuh
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Girl Scouts: Maven Takes the Lead
- A Girl Scouts Novel, Book 1
- By: Yamile Saied Méndez, Girl Scouts
- Narrated by: Victoria Villarreal
- Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Maven wants to be known for something great. She had been nervous about starting fifth grade after spending all summer with her little brother and baby cousins. So when her fifth-grade teacher announces a district-wide robotics competition, she jumps at the opportunity to be the class’s leader. Being in charge is better and cooler than playing make-believe, right? Many people doubt her, especially the boys in her class, but with the support of her friends and Girl Scout troop, Maven is determined to prove them wrong.
By: Yamile Saied Méndez, and others
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Barrio Rising
- The Protest That Built Chicano Park
- By: María Dolores Águila
- Narrated by: Victoria Villarreal
- Length: 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Barrio Logan, one of San Diego’s oldest Chicane neighborhoods, once brimmed with families and stretched all the way to the glorious San Diego Bay. But in the decades after WWII, the community lost their beach and bayfront to factories, junkyards, and an interstate that divided the neighborhood and forced around 5,000 people out of their homes. Then on April 22, 1970, residents discovered that the construction crew they believed was building a park—one the city had promised them years ago—was actually breaking ground for a police station.
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Aniana del Mar se avienta [Aniana del Mar Jumps In]
- By: Jasminne Mendez, Raquel Rivera - translator
- Narrated by: Jane Santos, Jasminne Mendez
- Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Aniana del Mar le pertenece al agua tanto como un delfín le pertenece al mar, pero ella y Papi mantienen en secreto sus clases de natación porque Mami no logra superar que el agua le arrebatara a un ser querido. Un día, una grave enfermedad obliga a Aniana a quedarse en cama. Entonces confiesa lo mucho que le importa nadar. Mami le prohíbe hacerlo, a pesar de que el doctor cree que la natación puede ayudarla a recuperarse. Lo que sigue es la historia de una niña que, como las mareas, debe crecer para encontrar su fuerza.
By: Jasminne Mendez, and others
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The Little Green Swing
- Little Ruby's Big Ideas
- By: Brenda Maier, Sonia Sánchez
- Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Ruby's mind is always full of ideas. One windy day, she invites her brothers to help build something stupendous. But her brothers don't want to plan—they only want to play. As the wind huffs and puffs and blows their hasty efforts down, can Ruby prove that patience and persistence pay off?
By: Brenda Maier, and others
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Call Me Roberto!
- Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos
- By: Nathalie Alonso, Rudy Gutierrez - illustrator
- Narrated by: Johnny Rey Diaz
- Length: 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Roberto Clemente always loved baseball. Growing up in Carolina, Puerto Rico, he swung tree branches (since he didn’t have a bat) and hit tin cans. He was always batting, pitching, running, sliding. His dedication paid off when, at the age of 19, he was tapped for a major league team. First stop: chilly Montreal . . . where he warmed the bench and himself, longing to play baseball. Months later, he finally got his chance with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
By: Nathalie Alonso, and others
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El barrio se levanta [The Neighborhood Rises]
- La protesta que construyó el Parque Chicano [The Protest That Built Chicano Park]
- By: María Dolores Águila, David Bowles - translator
- Narrated by: Kiara Beltrán
- Length: 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Un vívido relato de ficción histórica sobre el activismo comunitario que dio lugar a la construcción del Parque Chicano de San Diego, hogar de la colección de murales al aire libre más grande de los Estados Unidos, ejemplo de la rica historia de resistencia y resiliencia de la comunidad mexicoamericana.
By: María Dolores Águila, and others
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What Can You Do with a Paleta?
- By: Carmen Tafolla
- Narrated by: Nayeli Escamilla
- Length: 4 mins
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As she strolls through her barrio, a young girl introduces listeners to the frozen, fruit-flavored treat that thrills Mexican and Mexican-American children. Create a masterpiece, make tough choices (strawberry or coconut?), or cool off on a warm summer's day—there's so much to do with a paleta.
By: Carmen Tafolla
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No More Señora Mimí
- By: Meg Medina
- Narrated by: Dominique Franceschi
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Ana cannot contain her excitement—her abuela is coming to stay with her and Mami for always! Abuela is sure to let Ana play whenever she wants instead of rushing her off to school, like her neighbor and babysitter, señora Mimí, sometimes does. In fact, as Ana’s classmate points out, she won’t need señora Mimí to babysit at all anymore! But señora Mimí is a good listener, and they have a lot of fun together feeding the squirrels and eating snacks. Maybe Ana isn’t ready to say goodbye to señora Mimí just yet?
By: Meg Medina
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No más señora Mimí [No More Señora Mimí]
- By: Meg Medina, Brittany Cicchese - illustrator
- Narrated by: Dominique Franceschi
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Ana no puede controlar su entusiasmo. ¡Su abuela viene a vivir con ella y su mami para siempre! Seguro que Abuela va a dejar a Ana jugar cuando quiera, en vez de meterle prisa para que se vaya la escuela, como a veces hace su vecina y niñera, la señora Mimí. Es más, como le dice su compañera de clase, ¡Ana ya no necesitará que la señora Mimí la cuide! Pero la señora Mimí sabe escuchar, y se divierten mucho juntas dando de comer a las ardillas y merendando. ¿Tal vez Ana aún no esté lista para despedirse de la señora Mimí?
By: Meg Medina, and others
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¿Qué puedes hacer con un rebozo? [What Can You Do with a Rebozo?]
- By: Carmen Tafolla
- Narrated by: Nayeli Escamilla
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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A cradle for baby, a superhero's cape, a warm blanket on a cool night--there are so many things you can do with a rebozo. Through the eyes of a young girl, listeners are introduced to the traditional shawl found in many Mexican and Mexican-American households.
By: Carmen Tafolla
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¿Qué Puedes Hacer con una Paleta? [What Can You Do with a Paleta?]
- By: Carmen Tafolla
- Narrated by: Nayeli Escamilla
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Where the paleta wagon rings its tinkly bell and carries a treasure of icy paletasin every color of the sarape . . . As she strolls through her barrio, a young girl introduces readers to the frozen, fruit-flavored treat that thrills Mexican and Mexican American children. Create a masterpiece, make tough choices (strawberry or coconut?), or cool off on a warm summer's day--there's so much to do with a paleta.
By: Carmen Tafolla