17 Children's Books by Latinx Authors Worth Adding to Your Kid's Bookshelf

Just released in 2021, Roquí's Pandero Beat ($18) by Delia Ruiz is a wonderful book that celebrates Afro-Puerto Rican culture, specifically the musical genres of bomba and plena, which are native to the island and deeply connected to the country's African roots. It's about a tiny coquí frog who longs to play the pandero drum despite his diminutive size. The book is written in Spanglish and even includes a glossary of Spanish terms to familiarize your kids with.