Empower students to learn about themselves and others with a dynamic collection of books by and about Latino people.
Rising Voices: Latino Stories | Grades K–5
Elevating Latino Stories
Rising Voices: Latino Stories | Grades K–5
Elevating Latino Stories
Empower students to learn about themselves and others with a dynamic collection of books by and about Latino people.
Stories for Everyone
Drive literacy development and well-being for all students. This collection organizes books about Latino culture around five universal themes.
Family, Culture, and Community
How can I help others around me, and how do others help me or enrich my life?
Someone Like Me
How do the people in these books help me better understand myself and the world?
Heroes and Role Models
What qualities make someone a hero, and what can I learn from them?
Strong and Resilient
What qualities help people succeed when they face challenges?
Thinking Beyond Today
What can I learn from how the people in books dream and plan for the future?
By 2030 more than 30% of K–12 students will be of Latino descent.¹ This collection allows all children to look in and look out to deepen their understanding of the world.
¹National Center for Education Statistics (2021).
Teach with Meaning and Purpose
Equip teachers with the tools to implement robust literacy instruction combined with support to broaden students’ understanding of the world around them.
Meet the Mentors
Get to know the thought leaders who helped create and curate this collection in partnership with the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents.
Dr. Maria Armstrong
Dr. Maria Armstrong has spent her 25-year educational career focused on the role of Latino social networks, leadership, and educational policy. She is a retired superintendent and former executive director of a national educators association in Washington, D.C.
Sulma Arzu-Brown
Sulma Arzu-Brown is a proud Garifuna, Afro-Latina, and award-winning author. She uses her platform to honor the global Black and Afro-Latin diaspora, showcase the infinite possibilities for girls and boys of color, and help end hair discrimination nationwide in schools and corporations.
John Leguizamo
John Leguizamo is a multifaceted creator with a career that defies categorization. He has garnered numerous professional accolades, including an Emmy Award, a Special Tony Award, and a Drama Desk Award as well as nominations for Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards.
An Empowering Library for Every Grade
Each grade level (K–5) includes:
50 Books (25 titles, 2 copies each)
Five anchor texts and twenty titles were carefully chosen to appeal to all students.
5 Teaching Cards
Each anchor text includes a Teaching Card that guides you through an interactive read-aloud.
Teacher’s Guide
These guides help seamlessly integrate the collection into daily classroom routines.
Digital Resource Site
Extend learning, model writing, and more.
Already Have This Collection?
Expand on the print books with your included digital resources. Amplía los libros impresos con tus recursos digitales incluidos.
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STEAM skills are in high demand. This collection was created to encourage students to pursue careers in STEAM.
Celebrating Girls of Color
This empowering collection spotlights girls and women of color as they realize, pursue, and achieve their dreams.
Inspiring Students en español
Strengthen students' skills in Spanish and prepare them for English with transadaptations of beloved books.
Honoring the Richness of Black Stories
Spotlight the achievements and experiences of Black people in the U.S. and beyond.
Amplifying AANHPI Narratives
Expand students' worldview with authentic narratives from Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
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