Resources: Finding Spanish-Language Materials

Harvest Sun Press offers billingual children's books.

Lectorum (Scholastic) bills itself as "the oldest and largest Spanish-language book distributor in the United States.” 

Mi Servicio de Biblioteca.  A part of My Library Service.org gateway to Southeast Florida Libraries.  Lists acquisition aids and book distributors with Spanish titles.

Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children & Adolescents. This site from California State University at San Marcos includes information in Spanish and English on children's & young adult books as well as some distributors' catalog reviews and listings of recommended books.  Its Director, Dr. Isabel Schon, is the author of many Spanish book lists in different journals.

Criticas: An English Speaker’s Guide to the latest Spanish Language Titles..Created by the editors of Publishers Weekly and Library Journal, this bi-monthly journal provides a comprehensive review of the latest in Spanish-language publishing.  Reviews, interviews, bibliographies, and tips on serving Spanish-speakers.

The Cervantes Institute is a public institution created in 1991 for the promotion and teaching of the Spanish language, as well as to nurture the growth of the Spanish and Spanish-American culture.  Centers can be found in Europe, Asia, North and South America, and Africa. Libraries and resource centers are maintained and open to the public. 

SOL- Spanish in Our Libraries and PLUS- Public Libraries Using Spanish.  SOL- Electronic newsletter connecting librarians who serve Spanish speakers PLUS- Useful resources for making your library more welcoming to Spanish speakers.

Every Child Read to Read @ Your Library, Spanish-speaking Community

Hennepin County (MN) Library Children’s Book Lists

Arte Publico Press produces a catalog of books and anthologies of fiction, non-fiction and history for children and adults.

The Pura Belpre Awards go to the top illustrators in Latino children's literature.