Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual event that celebrates and spreads awareness of Hispanic and Latino culture. Common Sense Media is joining the celebration by highlighting advice, role models, and great media choices that can help you and your family enjoy and incorporate more of these cultural touches into your daily lives.
Interested in learning more about the Mayan empire? Or maybe the Aztecs? Want to increase your vocabulary in Spanish? Explore the language, culture and history of Latino people and places with these top-rated picks and programs for every age.
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My Abuelita
By Tony Johnston
Robust artwork with a Latino touch celebrates storytelling.
Recommended for ages 5 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
I Lived on Butterfly Hill
By Marjorie Agosin
Moving story of Chilean girl's escape from a dictatorship.
Recommended for ages 10 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings
By Margarita Engle
Poignant memoir-in-verse recalls Cuban-American's childhood.
Recommended for ages 12 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
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Nina's World
Strong diversity, community, family themes in superb series.
Recommended for ages 3 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Maya & Miguel
Engaging cartoon teaches cultural diversity.
Recommended for ages 5 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
The Book of Life
Beautifully animated film has some scary imagery.
Recommended for ages 7 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
McFarland, USA
Poignant story about Latino runners a winner for families.
Recommended for ages 10 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
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Britannica Kids: Aztec Empire
Get to know a past civilization, some of Mexico's history.
Recommended for ages 8 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
Available on iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Mayan Mysteries
Cartoony learning adventure about ancient Mayan culture.
Recommended for a ages 10 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
Available on Linux, Mac, Windows
Abyss Odyssey
Unusual fantasy game teaches teens about Chilean folklore.
Recommended for ages 13 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
Available on PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
See more articles from Common Sense Media in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs until October 15.
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