June is Gain Perspective Month for #ReadAcrossAmerica

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June is Gain Perspective Month for #ReadAcross America!! And we are thrilled to be the YA Book of the Month along with these other amazing titles!!

Use these titles to help readers better understand different points of view and appreciate the perspectives and experiences of others.

Elementary

by David Bowles

illustrated by Erika Meza

A Latino boy and his father cross the United States-Mexico border to spend their Saturday, visiting with family and friends, running errands, and bringing much needed supplies to hopeful refugee families camping along the bridge. (Also available in Spanish as Mis Dos Pueblos Fronterizos)

Middle Grade

by Sabrina Vourvoulias

illustrated by Gloria Félix

This anthology features 30 brief biographies of notable Latino women and men who have made their mark in entertainment, sports, education, politics, advocacy, music, science, and social justice. (Also available in Spanish as Nuestra América: 30 latinas/latinos inspiradores que han forjado la historia de Los Estados Unidos)