5 Picture Books to Read This #NationalDrawingDay

In honor of #NationalDrawingDay, here are 5 picture books by Latine authors and illustrators to read to your little ones!

 

Draw! by Raúl Colón

In this wordless picture book illustrated by Raúl Colón, Leonardo, a creative and imaginative boy, draws how he imagines the Safari (and all of the animals within it) to look.

 
 

We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands by Rafael López

In this rendition of "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands," López emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, unity, and diversity in the world through the use of verse, repetition, and images. 

 
 

Dreamers by Yuyi Morales

In this memoir & picture book, Yuyi Morales highlights the strength, resilience, and passion of the immigrant community in America by sharing her migration story of coming to the United States (from Mexico) with her new-born son in 1994.

 
 

Boogie Boogie, Y'all by C.G Esperanza

In Boogie Boogie, Y'all, Author-illustrator C.G. Esperanza pays tribute to the Bronx's art. From its  detailed graffiti to its colorful murals– Esperanza showcases it all!

 
 

Stella's Stellar Hair by Yesenia Moises

Join Stella, a contestant in Big Star Little Gala, as she learns the power of family, embraces her natural hair, and discovers herself, all while living in the solar system!

 
Jessenia Lopez