Lulu Delacre

Luci has never cast a shadow, but she discovers that what sets her apart is her superpower.

During the early days of the Great Depression, New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, Pura Belpré, introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta.

While delivering his eggs on Easter morning, Peter Cottontail loses the most important egg. Includes a new Easter version of "Itiskit, Itaskit," music, a description of Easter and spring symbols, and suggestions for dyeing eggs and finding eggs hidden in the illustrations.

Twelve tales from Latin America celebrate the literature, native cultures, and history of countries including Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, and Bolivia.

An illustrated collection of nursery rhymes, finger play games, and lullabies from the major Latino groups living in the United States today.

A young boy and his mother go for a walk in the country and are awed by the beauty of a yellow flamboyan tree. After enjoying its company and shade, the child takes one of its seeds with him and plants it. He cares for it over many years and in time the plant grows into a beautiful flowering tree. This uplifting story about the interconnectedness of people and nature makes an enjoyable choice for independent reading and an appealing read-aloud.

A collection of traditional Latin American songs and rhymes, in Spanish and English, with the music included.

An illustrated collection of games, songs, traditions, and stories from Puerto Rico.

A bilingual collection of popular Christmas songs from Latin America, illustrated to depict the Hispanic culture's rich and exuberant holiday celebrations.