8 Amazing YA Books Featuring Hispanic/Latinx Characters

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A great story that highlights the main character’s ethnic Cuban/Mexican background and traditional family in a way Hispanic/Latinx readers can relate to.

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It is a story anyone can benefit from as it challenges the readers to question how people can and should deal with mortality.

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While the Hispanic/Latinx presence is just a backdrop for this story, its existence brings comfort to Hispanic/Latinx readers who turn to this book to feel valid.

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It fuses hints of mystery with realistic elements such as mental health disorders, and is a strong portrayal of immigrant experiences that paints a vivid picture of life in the Mexican community.

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This is a three-book series that blends different cultures and backgrounds of real life into one exciting universe.

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This book was translated from Portuguese to English and it is exciting to see literature that tackles issues such as bodyweight.

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This story is a classic tale of mystery with an interesting setting and a good Hispanic/Latinx main character.

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From language barriers to sexual assault, this book is a saddening tale of the reality of many immigrants living in America.

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