K-Grade 2 Dia Booklist 2026Like this list

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• The Interpreter

  Abtahi, Olivia,

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  "In addition to being a kid, Cecilia plays an important role for the adults in her family as an interpreter, and the balancing act becomes demanding." -ALSC

• Tíos and Primos

  Alcántara, Jacqueline,

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  "A young girl and her papa visit his homeland, where she is nervous to meet her extended family because she only knows a little Spanish. She quickly discovers, however, that they share much in common, including a love of food, music, and games."…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Precious

  Aponte, Carlos (Graphic artist),

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  "A beautifully illustrated and heartfelt picture book about a young boy, Pedrito, and how he navigates the aftermath of a hurricane in Puerto Rico. He finds hope through his family, a new puppy, and the community" -ALSC

• Beti and the Little Round House

  Atinuke,

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  "In four collected stories, Beti creates adventure in her joyful and simple life, surrounded by a warm family and a beautiful mountain home." -ALSC

• Picking Tea With Baba

  Xu, Bin (Children's author),

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  "A young boy and his brother spend a special day harvesting tea with their parents, enjoying their mountainside surroundings and competing to see who can pick the most tea leaves." -ALSC

• Fish Fry Friday

  Bingham, Winsome,

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  "A Black grandmother and grandchild go fishing together and prepare food for a family fish "-ALSC

• Big Family Beach Day

  Crews, Nina,

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  "This warmly illustrated celebration of belonging follows Maya through her multigenerational, multiracial family’s joyful annual beach day" - ALSC

• My Abuela Is a Bruja

  Cuevas, Mayra,

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  "A delightful journey of family and cultural heritage as a young girl learns from her abuela, whose cooking, gardening, and other daily activities seem like magic. Includes an author’s note and recipes." -ALSC

• Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka Con La Papa

  Join the Quest With Peru's Famed Scientist and Potato Expert

  Fajardo, Sara Andrea,

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  "A joyful and impeccably researched true story about an agricultural scientist’s quest to save Peruvian potatoes from climate extinction." -ALSC

• ¡Mistaco! : a Tale of Tragedy Y Tortillas

  Kinkz, Eliza,

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  "Following an embarrassing event at school that Izzy does not want to talk about, she learns from her grandfather how to turn mistakes into delicious mistacos." -ALSC

• Another Word for Neighbor

  Krans, Angela Pham

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  "A subtle, sweet, and cozy story of two young chatty siblings who befriend their neighbor, an elderly widower. " -ALSC

• Pilgrim Codex

  Mansour Manzur, Vivian,

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  "Past and present mix as the Vargas Ramírez family immigrates north in a story laced with Mesoamerican myth and legend and formatted in pre-Columbian style. " -ALSC

• Every Peach Is a Story

  Masumoto, David Mas,

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  "Midori is always asking her jiichan (grandfather) questions about their peach farm. He, in turn, teaches her about her Japanese American heritage through their peaches." -ALSC

• Charlotte's New Moccasins

  Moudahi, Jenn,

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  "When Charlotte outgrows her current pair of moccasins, she visits her grandmother and learns the process of making a new pair." -ALSC

• Welcome Home, Esmerelda

  Ramirez, Daniela (Children's author),

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  "When Esmerelda’s military family is deployed to the U.S., she feels nervous about seeing her extended family, but music and dance help her feel more at home." -ALSC

• A Place for Us

  Ransome, James,

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  "In this wordless story of a young boy and his mother experiencing homelessness, readers see their love and resilience as they navigate day-to-day activities such as going to the library and school." - ALSC

• Bye Land, Bye Sea

  Spencer, Renè,

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  "A girl in a boat lost in a storm, and a boy stranded on an island. They might not speak each other’s language, but they learn other ways to communicate and rescue each other in this story told in Spanish and English." -ALSC

• Raven's Ribbons

  Spillett, Tasha, 1988-

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  "Even though Raven’s grandmother has never seen a boy dance in a traditional ribbon skirt, she helps make Raven’s dream come true. " -ALSC

• Home, Home

  T. P., Sibu,

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  "A thoughtful exploration of home and culture as a young boy, Ajesh, develops a sense of family and self, while discovering meaning in his bicultural identity" -ALSC