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Authentic Spanish for Grades 3-5

Typically written by native speakers, authentic Spanish books provide students with valuable insights into the cultures, histories, and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries. 

  • Exposure to Authentic Voices: Authentic Spanish books feature native language use and cultural references, helping learners immerse themselves in the nuances of the language and culture. 
  • Historical Insights: These books provide content that delves into key historical events and explores figures that shaped the social, political, and cultural landscape of various Spanish-speaking nations. 
  • Support for Language Proficiency: By reading authentic texts, learners improve their vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency, also gaining context for idiomatic expressions and cultural references.
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Federico Garcia Lorca (When the Great Ones Were Young)

By Lazaro Leon, Georgina
Biography; Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
3 Professional reviews

Miguel y Su Valiente Caballero : El Joven Cervantes Suena a Don Quijote

By Engle, Margarita
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
3 Professional reviews

Lety Alza Su Voz

By Cervantes, Angela
Fiction
Upper Elementary
2 Professional reviews
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Frida El Misterio Del Anillo Del Pavo Real y Yo

By Cervantes, Angela
Fiction
Upper Elementary
6 Professional reviews
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Lupe Wong No Baila

By Higuera, Donna Barba
Fiction
Upper Elementary
1 Professional review

Merci Suarez Se Pone Las Pilas (Merci Suarez)

By Medina, Meg
Fiction
Upper Elementary
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Soldado Por LA Igualdad : Jose de La Luz Saenz y La Gran Guerra

By Tonatiuh, Duncan
Biography; Nonfiction
Upper Elementary

Serpiente Emplumada y Los Cinco Soles : Un Mito Mesoamericano

By Tonatiuh, Duncan
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary

Con Cuba En El Bolsillo

By Cuevas, Adrianna
Fiction
Upper Elementary

Conoce a Zelia Nuttall (Historical Figures of the Hispanic World)

By Iturralde, Edna
Biography; Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
1 Professional review

Conoce a Jorge Luis Borges (Historical Figures of the Hispanic World)

By Lazaro Leon, Georgina
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
1 Professional review

Conoce a Ruben Dario (Historical Figures of the Hispanic World)

By Ramirez, Sergio
Biography; Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
2 Professional reviews

Juan y Yun Tienen Un Plan (Books That Hug)

By Heredia, Maria Fernanda
Fiction
Upper Elementary
1 Professional review

365 Curiosidades Alucinantes Sobre El Futbol

By Segui Jimenez, Diana
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary

Loteria

By Valenti, Karla
Fiction
Upper Elementary
7 Professional reviews
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Las Escultoras de LA Luz : Poemas Sobre Artistas Cubanas

By Engle, Margarita
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary

El Canto de Los Elefantes

By Engle, Margarita
Fiction
Upper Elementary
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Efren Dividido

By Cisneros, Ernesto
Fiction
Upper Elementary

Nuncaseolvida

By Algorta, Alejandra
Fiction
Upper Elementary
6 Professional reviews

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