As a reader, this month offers the chance for me to learn more about my Hispanic neighbors through the pages of books. Here are four titles that will elevate your reading life.
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Song of the Seasons
By Glenys Nellist. Illustrated by C. B. CangaREAD MOREFrom bestselling author Glenys Nellist comes a rhyming, whimsical, faith-building journey through the four seasons—for early readers who love nature and wonder.
A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen
By Erin Frankel. Illustrated by Paola EscobarREAD MOREA moving picture book biography about chef José Andrés, who, along with his World Central Kitchen organization, is sure to inspire kids to help out in their own communities.
The Women We've Been Waiting For: A 40-Day Devotional for Self-Care, Resilience, and Communal Flourishing
By Tiffany BluhmREAD MOREThis devotional weaves together Scripture, liturgies, and stories of historical figures to “show women that caring for themselves is the first step toward renewing their souls and tackling the social problems they care most about.”
Mental Health and Your Church: A Handbook for Biblical Care
By Helen Thorne and Dr. Steve MidgleyREAD MOREHelping you and the whole church family understand, nurture, and support those with mental health conditions.
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Awaken to the miracle of a soft, resilient heart amid hard realities of life in a fallen world.
Churro Stand
By Karina N. Gonzalez. Illustrated by Krystal QuilesREAD MOREThis heartwarming picture book celebrates love, community, and the pop, sizzle, and crunch of a perfect churro—inspired by the author’s relationship with her mother.
The Great Divide
By Cristina HenriquezREAD MOREA powerful novel about the construction of the Panama Canal, casting light on the unsung people who lived, loved, and labored there
A Sign of Her Own
By Sarah MarshREAD MOREA mesmerizing tale of historical fiction that follows a deaf former student of Alexander Graham Bell as she learns to reclaim her own authentic voice.
Confronting Sexism in the Church: How We Got Here and What We Can Do About It
By Heather MatthewsREAD MOREExploring the contours of gender contempt in church practices.
The Minor Miracle: The Amazing Adventures of Noah Minor
By Meredith Davis. Illustrated by Billy YongREAD MOREWhat happens when a seventh-grader discovers he has superpowers ... and then realizes his life just got super complicated?
Fire Music
By Connie Hampton ConnallyREAD MOREThis post-WW2 novel contrasts oppression with music’s transcendent power.
Today Is for You!
By Sally Lloyd-Jones. Illustrated by Kevin WaldronREAD MORESally Lloyd-Jones’s upbeat text integrates with Kevin Waldron’s high-energy mixed-media illustrations for a story that exudes unabashed joy.
Bless Our Pets: Poems of Gratitude for Our Animal Friends
Edited by Lee Bennett Hopkins. Illustrated by Lita JudgeREAD MOREIn this adorable, often amusing collection, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Lois Lowry, and twelve other poets give thanks for those who bark, purr, chitter, and slither.
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Holiness Here offers practical and inspiring ways to transform your life by helping you see the holiness within your ordinary, everyday life.
The Indigo Girl
By Natasha BoydREAD MOREIn this incredible story of ambition, betrayal, and sacrifice, an extraordinary 16-year-old girl in colonial South Carolina defies all expectations to achieve her dream.
The Night is Normal: A Guide Through Spiritual Pain
By Alicia Britt CholeREAD MOREOur reality is broken, but God has not changed. Whether you’re disillusioned with God, yourself, or others, Alicia offers practical, soul-full tools to help you navigate the night and find your way to hope.
Mama's Library Summers
By Melvina Noel. Illustrated by Daria PeoplesREAD MOREMama’s Library Summers is a moving picture book tribute to a strong Black mother, libraries, and the power of reading and of seeing oneself in books.
To Slip the Bonds of Earth
By Amanda FlowerREAD MOREWhile not as famous as her siblings Wilbur and Orville, Katharine Wright is equally inventive—especially when it comes to solving crimes—in this historical mystery series inspired by the real sister of the Wright Brothers.
Looking Up: A Birder’s Guide to Hope Through Grief
By Courtney EllisREAD MORELooking Up is a meditation on birding as a practice of hope. Weaving together stories from her own life, with reflections on birds of many kinds, Ellis invites us to open our eyes to the goodness of God.
Strong: Psalm 1
By Sally Lloyd-Jones. Illustrated by JagoREAD MOREFrom Sally Lloyd-Jones, the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, this uplifting board book encourages little ones to find strength in God’s great love for them.
The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel
By Douglas BruntREAD MOREThis instant New York Times-bestselling “dynamic detective story” (The New York Times) reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.
Remaining You When Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood
By Alli WorthingtonREAD MOREA guilt-free guide that strips away the myths you've believed about motherhood and offers you a new way to think—about your kids, yourself, and being the mom you've always wanted to be.
As Long as You Need: Permission to Grieve
By J. S. ParkREAD MOREVeteran hospital chaplain to the sick, dying, and bereaved, J.S. Park offers you permission to grieve and heal at your own pace.