19 Books to Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage

This heartwarming picture book, adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs, brings his joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics to life for a new generation.

In this story of determination, faith, and love, author Karen Lynn Williams introduces readers to the realities of rural life in the mountains of Haiti.

Long before the sun even thinks of rising, the Haitian children run to school where they learn the letters, sounds, and words of their beautiful books.

From National Book Award nominee Edwidge Danticat comes a timely, brilliantly crafted story of hope and imagination, and a powerful tribute to Haiti and children around the world.

Learn about Roberto Clemente, an impressive baseball player, humanitarian, and the first Latin American to be granted access to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Young Jorge Posada learns how to become a switch hitter with the encouragement of his father and coach and makes his first trip to Yankee Stadium.

Corinne La Mer claims she's not afraid of anything–certainly not jumbies, the make-believe characters from Haitian folklore. But when Corinne begins to notice odd things happening, she must call on her courage and the ancient magic she didn't know she possessed to save her island home.

At once heartbreaking and hopeful, this exquisitely crafted story of a young girl from a village outside Port-au-Prince will leave a lasting impression on your heart.

All Tere and her classmate and best friend, Ana, think about is winning the contest for the Junior Queen and Princess of their town, Ponce, Puerto Rico. But Tere's mother has different ideas for her only daughter.

Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and twelve-year-old Caroline has had her share of bad luck lately. But when a new student named Kalinda arrives, Caroline develops a crush on her, and her luck begins to change.

The riveting autobiography of Barrington Irving, the youngest person and the first black pilot to fly solo around the world, speaks to everyone with a dream.

Full of a joyful, defiant spirit and writing as luscious as a Brooklyn summer night, this New York Times bestselling novel from a bold YA voice is filled with sinister mystery and suspense.

The extraordinary sequel to the New York Times bestselling Shadowshaper is daring, dazzling, and defiant.