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46 Biographies of Hispanic-American and Latinx Luminaries
These biographies of Latino/a/x and Hispanic-Americans will inspire kids to follow their dreams.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15-October 15, but books about Hispanic and Latinx luminaries are great to read any time of year.
Most of the books on this list are picture book biographies, focused on a single individual, but a few are middle grade chapter books or collections.
The biographies and autobiographies describe the inspiring lives of people across a wide spectrum of experiences, from artists to athletes, from scientists to politicians!
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A quick note on identity as it pertains to this book list. Latino and Hispanic designations encompass a wide range of identities and experiences. A few books focus on members of Indigenous communities who may not consider themselves "Latino." Terminology in this list varies because for individual reviews I use terms that appear in that specific book.
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