Monroe Free Library

Max is invited to a fiesta at José's house. They are celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Food, music, dancing, and a parade are all part of the celebration.

When Chico starts the third grade after his migrant worker family moves to begin harvesting California grapes, he finds that self confidence and math skills help him cope with the first day of school.

Little Lobo, a Mexican American, and Bernabe, his dog, deliver supplies to vendors at the Mercado, a busy border town market.

A young girl enjoys the similarities and the differences between her English-speaking and Spanish-speaking grandparents.

Sophia knits a special hat for her elderly neighbor and knitting teacher, Mrs. Goldman.

"A boy and his father cross the United States-Mexico border every other Saturday, visiting their favorite places, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care"--

Teresa loves to show off her shiny, new, pedal-powered lowrider car from Grandpa, but the toy soon looks old when she neglects it.

Beto searches all day for something all his own to put on his grandmother's grave for the Day of the Dead.

A young girl describes her feelings when her father decides to leave their home in Mexico to look for work in the United States.