Silvia López
Children's Author
Tales & Cuentos
Little Brown and Company
Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad
illustrated by Olivia Sua
Join a family for a fiesta in their one-room casita in this exuberant Latino retelling of the beloved folktale Always Room for One More, which celebrates the importance of kindness and community, and includes Spanish words throughout the text.
From School Library Journal (Starred review)
"A fabulous read-aloud that offers many opportunities for choral reading and movement, this text will have everyone dancing and saying “One more!"​
From Booklist:
"López presents a tale of selflessness, joy, music, and teamwork in this delightful retelling of a ballad from Scotland."
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Winner: Children's Picture Books Hardcover Fiction
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A CCBC Choices 2025 book, the annual best-of-the-year list of the Cooperative Children's Books Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education.
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Print out these coloring pages with award-winning original art by Olivia Sua
José and Feliz Play Fútbol
Co-authored with Susan Rose and illustrated by Gloria Felix
Second in the José and El Perro series of Bilingual Easy Readers
​​​José has been selected for the school soccer team! Finally, he gets to be part of el equipo de fútbol. He starts practicing in his backyard right away. But when he kicks the ball toward the net, his best friend--his dog, Feliz--runs after it! Can José find a way to bring his furry pal to his fútbol games without worrying el perro will chase el balón?
"This chapter book is a great choice for children looking to go beyond easy readers. Vibrant, colorful illustrations give the book a joyful look that readers will gravitate toward. Bilingual text integrated into the story has enough context clues for non-Spanish speakers. VERDICT An excellent addition to early chapter book collections. This title has so much promise for readers who are learning Spanish, interested in soccer, or have a love of dogs."
School Library Journal
"Wonderful new installment in the José and Feliz series..."
Booklist
"Sure to have newly independent readers - especially soccer fans - cheering."
Kirkus Reviews
"This is a stand-out offering, featuring a popular subject, sports, Hispanic characters, and integrating Spanish language. While the format is not ideal, it will fit very well into the paperbacks in my bilingual section. This is the second book in the series, the first introducing Jose and Feliz, and I hope there will be future titles - with more sports!"
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Watch a great video of a real dog soccer star!
Amazon - Top New Release in Children's Hispanic & Latino Books - Week of Nov. 26, 2023
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Penguin Workshop
José and El Perro
Bilingual Easy Reader
Co-authored with Susan Rose and illustrated by Gloria Felix
First in the series
José is sad that his wonderful new shelter dog doesn't understand commands.
Until he realizes something very important....
"Learn English and Spanish together seamlessly in this clever story about a boy and how he interacts with his lovable rescue dog."
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Practice your español with these vocabulary flashcards
"Cuando quieras un perro feliz, look no further."
Kirkus Reviews
"This book is perfect for a read-aloud at home
School Library Journal
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Pamela Kramer's Bilingual and Spanish Book Roundup
Penguin Workshop
My Little Golden Books Biographies Series
Sonia Sotomayor
and
Mi Little Golden Book sobre Sonia Sotomayor (Español)
Little Golden Books/Penguin Random House
"This Little Golden Book about Sonia Sotomayor--the first Latina Supreme Court Justice of the United States--is an inspiring read-aloud for young girls and boys."
Illustrated by Nomar Pérez
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"This moving and impassioned picture book about the iconic Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla, will inspire young readers to find their passion and make the impossible, possible."
Queen of Tejano Music: Selena
and
Selena: Reina de la Música Tejana (Español)
Illustrated by Paola Escobar
Print a Selena Wordsearch
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature
BEST BOOKS of 2020
2020
FLORIDA BOOK AWARD
GWEN P. REICHERT GOLD MEDAL
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Hispanic Heritage Resources List
Junior Library Guild Selection
2020
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Little Golden Books/Penguin Random House
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My Little Golden Book About Frida Kahlo
and
Mi Little Golden Book sobre Frida Kahlo (Español)
illustrated by Elisa Chavarri
This Little Golden Book captures the essence of Frida Kahlo for the youngest readers. From overcoming illness, to being one of only a handful of girls at her school in Mexico, to having her paintings hanging in museums, this is an inspiring read for future trailblazers and their parents! Features informative text and colorful illustrations inspired by Frida's own artwork.
Print your own Frida Coloring Page
​PACHO NACHO
Illustrated by Pablo Pino
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"...a read-aloud that will have young audiences in stitches."
Kirkus Review
"Youngsters will get a kick out of saying the main character’s name while enjoying this entertaining story, perfect to share at storytimes and during Hispanic Heritage Month."
School Library Journal
"When I say this book is absolutely precious, I so mean it! This will be a funny read aloud while also showing family values, community involvement, and brotherly love. The illustrations are absolutely incredible! The characters are adorable and the colors are spectacular. I love everything about this book!!! Do not miss this one!!!"
Laurie Evans, Blazer Tales Blog
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Capstone
“This book is magic..."
Goodreads
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"...Superb!" - The Very Best Picture Books About Family Diversity and Alternative Families Happilyeverelephants.com
2018
GWEN P. REICHERT GOLD MEDAL
FLORIDA BOOK AWARD
JUST RIGHT FAMILY: AN ADOPTION STORY
Illustrated by Ziyue Chen
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"Meili thinks her multiracial, adoptive family is just right as it is, and she doesn't want her parents to adopt a new baby…But...when they return [from Haiti] with baby Sophie…Meili welcomes her as a sister. The affirming vision of adoptive sibling bonding is welcome. A book to broaden collections about families."
Kirkus, February 2018
"Lopez’ succinct text approaches adoption from a young child’s perspective, emphasizing several reassuring themes. Chen’s colorful, cartoon-style art effectively conveys Meili’s various emotions. This succeeds as a new-sibling story and will be welcomed by interracial adoptive families."
Booklist, March 2018
Just Right Family
Just Right Family
Read Aloud
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Albert Whitman Co.
Ziyue Chen
Both versions available in paperback from Amazon
Zunzuncito: Un Cuento del Pájaro Abeja Cubano
Illustrated by Verónica Cabrera
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'This original story, created in the style of a ‘pourquoi’ tale, recalls the legends of the Taínos, natives who inhabited the Caribbean when Columbus arrived in the New World.'
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BEST CHILDREN'S PICTURE EBOOK 2017 - Latino Book Awards
(Click HERE to see access bilingual digital versions of these and two more eBooks)
Grades 3-5 Readers’ Choice Nominee
2022 Illinois’ Bluestem Award
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HANDIMALS:
ANIMALS IN ART AND NATURE
with art by Guido Daniele
​Booklist Starred Review:
..."Plenty of animal titles abound, but few are as quirky and enthralling as this picture book."
Kirkus:
"A gallery of animal portraits guaranteed to cause double takes...with a message about the importance of animal conservation..."
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One of ten Favorite STEM Books 2019
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Silver Medal winner
2019 Nautilus Book Award
Ms. Jane Goodall
Educational Market Publications
In the Lights: En Primer Plano
The History of Lin-Manuel Miranda/La Historia de Lin-Manuel Miranda
Waterford Institute
Translations
Soy Bailarina de Ballet
translated from Sue Fliess'
I am a Ballerina
