New Spanish-Language Books Releasing in June

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the world around us, explained with a touch of humor by high school teacher, cultural educator, and PhD in History, Carlos González Martínez.PhD in History Carlos González Martínez Quevedo has curated a selection of the most important moments in the history of humanity. With simple explanations and engaging illustrations, this book makes even the most complex topics easy and fun to understand. History at your fingertips! What will you find in this book?- Simple explanations for complex topics.- Illustrations that enhance the reading experience.- A wide variety of topics to suit all readers.- Accuracy presented in an easygoing and entertaining tone–and lots of illustrations!

The young adult adaptation of the acclaimed, number one New York Times best seller Just Mercy – now a major motion picture starring Michael B. Jordan, Jaime Foxx, and Brie Larson and the subject of a documentary! In this very personal work – adapted from the original number one best seller, which the New York Times calls “as compelling as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so” – acclaimed lawyer and social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson offers a glimpse into the lives of the wrongfully imprisoned and his efforts to fight for their freedom. Stevenson’s story is one of working to protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society – the poor, the wrongly convicted, and those whose lives have been marked by discrimination and marginalization. Through this adaptation, young people of today will find themselves called to action and compassion in the pursuit of justice.

First-generation American LatinX Liliana Cruz does what it takes to fit in at her new nearly all-white school. But when family secrets spill out and racism at school ramps up, she must decide what she believes in and take a stand. Liliana Cruz is a hitting a wall—or rather, walls. There’s the wall her mom has put up ever since Liliana’s dad left—again. There’s the wall that delineates Liliana’s diverse inner-city Boston neighborhood from Westburg, the wealthy—and white—suburban high school she’s just been accepted into. And there’s the wall Liliana creates within herself, because to survive at Westburg, she can’t just lighten up, she has to whiten up. So what if she changes her name? So what if she changes the way she talks? So what if she’s seeing her neighborhood in a different way? But then light is shed on some hard truths: It isn’t that her father doesn’t want to come home—he can’t…and her whole family is in jeopardy. And when racial tensions at school reach a fever pitch, the walls that divide feel insurmountable. But a wall isn’t always a barrier. It can be a foundation for something better. And Liliana must choose: Use this foundation as a platform to speak her truth, or risk crumbling under its weight.

The funniest and boldest Susana Rubio is back: are you ready to meet Emma? Hi, everyone! I’m Emma, and I have a dream. Well actually, I have a lot of dreams. For starters, I dream of staying put in my neighborhood and not having to move because of my mom’s new job. But seriously… why does life have to be so hard?!I don’t know anyone at this new high school, and to top it off, Kaiden—one of the most popular guys in school—won’t stop staring at me. Although, to be honest, I don’t really mind…Anyway, all I really want is to adopt a dog, get good grades, and have a movie-perfect kiss. Will my wishes come true?

A new series by Miriam Mosquera, packed with mystery, thrilling action, and a fast pace. Being the daughter of the curators of Madrid’s National Archaeological Museum sounds glamorous: Manuela Jones travels the world and discovers incredible things. But she must do it all with her twin brother, J.J.—and, even worse, without Wi-Fi! Things take a fascinating turn when Manuela arrives at the Alhambra in Granada and realizes someone there needs her help. Always curious and ready for action, Manuela dives into the mysterious past of the sultans who once lived there and the walls that tell their stories. Once you start reading, you won’t be able to put it down!