Books

Celebrating multilingual stories with heritage and heart.

Ya Nos Vamos a Dormir / Now We Go to Sleep

Ya Nos Vamos a Dormir / Now We Go to Sleep is a gentle bilingual bedtime story that honors the calming routines families share at the end of the day.
Through soothing, rhythmic language in Spanish and English, children follow a loving caregiver and child as they prepare for sleep—washing up, changing into pajamas, and settling in together.
This book supports early language development while nurturing connection, comfort, and a sense of safety. A beautiful choice for families, classrooms, and bedtime rituals everywhere.

The Girl Who Wanted to Fly / La Niña que Quería Volar

By: Brenda Bonuke Bogonko

The Girl Who Wanted to Fly / La Niña que Quería Volar is a bilingual coming-of-age story about Pendo, a young girl from Kenya who dares to dream beyond her village. Through childhood struggles and triumphs, Brenda Bonuke Bogonko weaves a tender tale of resilience, identity, and courage—perfect for readers ages 9+ in classrooms or at home.

We Celebrate Juneteenth Unidos

Grandma Joy is coming to visit and she’s especially excited to take her granddaughter Joy to the park today. Joy’s abuelos – grandparents, are joining them too! But why? Joy’s entire family and her neighbors will celebrate Juneteenth unidos – united. Inspired by a true story of different communities learning how to enjoy the holiday together, We Celebrate Juneteenth Unidos honors history, celebrates community, language and shared values.

I love how the story starts in the present time and then teaches about Juneteenth through the celebration that the family is about to have! It is age appropriate it terms of students being able to connect to the story and understand what Juneteenth is.

Valerie and Rita are powerful examples of women who live their message of unity every day. Through their words, actions, and unwavering commitment to bringing people together, they inspire others to lead with compassion, build bridges across differences and create lasting positive change in their communities.

Welcoming Gustavo

This beautiful bilingual book gives children and adults alike a window into the world of brave little Gustavo as he navigates a new home and school – again. Combining well-placed pauses to ask readers how they think Gustavo feels; modern, clean drawings that support positive emotional responses to the characters and story; and a useful list of tips for adult educators, this will be a welcome resource in all classrooms with immigrant students. Kudos to the authors for integrating our newcomers’ experiences into the core curriculum.

This beautiful bilingual book gives children and adults alike a window into the world of brave little Gustavo as he navigates a new home and school - again. Combining well-placed pauses to ask readers how they think Gustavo feels; modern, clean drawings that support positive emotional responses to the characters and story; and a useful list of tips for adult educators, this will be a welcome resource in all classrooms with immigrant students. Kudos to the authors for integrating our newcomers' experiences into the core curriculum.

We're Going to the Guelaguetza

As Featured on Good Day Chicago — Rita Guzmán joined the National Museum of Mexican Art to spotlight the Guelaguetza tradition and our bilingual book.

Welcoming Valerie Butrón and Dr. Rita Guzmán was the perfect opportunity to show our students that their stories matter and that they are seen and celebrated here at Oakland.

We're Going to Rab'in Ajaw

This beautiful bilingual book gives children and adults alike a window into the world of brave little Gustavo as he navigates a new home and school – again.

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