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Copa de Libros
Finding Your Reading List
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Elementary School
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade - 8th Grade
- What is Copa de Libros?
- Do I have to do Copa de Libros?
- How many people do I have to have on my team?
- Do all my teammates have to be from the same class?
- When do I have to have my team together?
- How many books do I have to read?
- How do I prepare?
- What do I get or win for doing Copa de Libros?
- When is the Copa de Libros competitions?
4th Grade
Aníbal y Melquiades
by Francisco Hinojosa
One was the strongest and most feared kid at school. He could lift the teacher's desk (including the teacher!), and he was capable of eating a whole can of chilis without flinching. The other was so weak and frail that he had to let candy melt in his mouth because he wasn't strong enough to chew it. One's name was Melquiades. The other, Aníbal.
La excepción de la regla
by Vivian Mansour
What happens when you're the weakest creature in a cruel food chain? Leo's life isn't remotely easy: he suffers from constant bullying by a group of kids who seem like threatening ocean predators. But one good day, with the help of the smartest girl in class, Leo will manage to earn the respect of everyone.
Juana y Lucas
by Juana Medina
Juana loves many things: drawing, living in Bogotá, Colombia, and especially her dog, Lucas, the best amigo ever. She does not love wearing her itchy school uniform, solving math problems, or learning the English. Why is it so important to learn a language that makes so little sense? Hilarious, energetic, and utterly relatable, Juana will win over los corazones (the hearts) of readers everywhere.
Malvarina: Quiero ser bruja
by Susanna Isern
Malvarina tries to learn to be a witch by her own rules, which riles the three evil witches. The innocence and bravery of this unconventional young being will earn her a spot in the hearts of all readers.
Me llamo María Isabel
by Alma Flor Ada
For María Isabel Salazar López, the hardest thing about being the new girl in school is that the teacher doesn't call her by her real name. "We already have two Marías in this class," says her teacher. "Why don't we call you Mary instead?" But María Isabel has been named for her Papá's mother and for Chabela, her beloved Puerto Rican grandmother. Can she find a way to make her teacher see that if she loses her name, she's lost the most important part of herself?
No me lo vas a creer
by Alicia Molina
Rizos
by Claribel Ortega & Rose Bousamra
Marlene loves three things: books, her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and "growing up." That means straightening her hair every weekend so she could have "presentable", "good hair". But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and the much-needed help of Camila and Tia Ruby―she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.
Stef Soto, la reina del taco
by Jennifer Torres
Tacos. Burritos. Guacamole. Estefania "Stef" Soto is itching to shake off the onion-and-cilantro embrace of Tia Perla, her family's taco truck. She wants nothing more than for Papi to get a normal job and for the taco truck to be a distant memory. Then maybe everyone at school will stop calling her the Taco Queen. But when her family's livelihood is threatened, and it looks like her wish will finally come true, Stef surprises everyone (including herself) by becoming the truck's unlikely champion. In this fun and heartfelt novel, Stef will discover what matters most and ultimately embrace her identity, even if it includes old Tia Perla.
Vincent Ventura y el misterio del chupacabras
by Xavier Garza
When stray dogs start disappearing from the neighborhood, Vincent’s dad thinks that maybe the Animal Control Department is finally doing its job. But then, Mrs. Rangel’s celebrity chihuahua Chato, who appeared in television commercials promoting tacos, disappears. And Mrs. García’s weiner dog and Mrs. West’s poodle go missing. Everyone in the neighborhood is puzzled, but Vincent Ventura has a theory. The disappearances started when Mr. Calaveras moved into the house at 666 Duende Street, which is rumored to be haunted. Vincent knows he’s not the harmless but grumpy guy that everyone else sees. He’s convinced the old man is behind the rash of missing dogs. In fact, Vincent is sure he’s a monster, a blood-sucking beast known as el chupacabras! Vincent enlists the aid of his cousin Michelle, the smartest student at their school, and her twin brother Bobby to spy on the suspected killer. Vincent Ventura, monster fighter extraordinaire, is determined to catch him in the act, even if it puts them all in danger!
5th Grade
Juana la futbolista
by Evelina Cabrera
Juana loves to play soccer, and that is why she trains every week with her team Los Naranjos. But things are not always easy, especially when there are still people who believe that some sports are only for boys. Luckily, she has it all very clear: when she likes something and sets her mind to it, she never stops trying.
La primera regla del punk
by Celia C. Pérez
There are no shortcuts to surviving your first day at a new school—you can’t fix it with duct tape like you would your Chuck Taylors. On Day One, twelve-year-old Malú (María Luisa, if you want to annoy her) inadvertently upsets Posada Middle School’s queen bee, violates the school’s dress code with her punk rock look, and disappoints her college-professor mom in the process. Her dad, who now lives a thousand miles away, says things will get better as long as she remembers the first rule of punk: be yourself.
Lupe Wong no baila
by Donna Barba Higuera
Lupe Wong is going to be the first female pitcher in the Major Leagues. She's also championed causes her whole young life. Some worthy…like expanding the options for race on school tests beyond just a few bubbles. And some not so much…like complaining to the BBC about the length between Doctor Who seasons. She's also championed causes her whole young life. Some worthy…like expanding the options for race on school tests beyond just a few bubbles. And some not so much…like complaining to the BBC about the length between Doctor Who seasons. Lupe needs an A in all her classes in order to meet her favorite pitcher, Fu Li Hernandez, who's Chinacan/Mexinese just like her. So when the horror that is square dancing rears its head in gym? Obviously she's not gonna let that slide
Manolito Gafotas
by Elvira Lindo
“Don’t try to be different,” says Manolito’s mother. But he can’t help it―he doesn’t have to try. Whether he’s fighting over the One-and-Only Susana, trying not to fight with Ozzy the Bully, telling his entire life story to the school psychologist, or discovering the true meaning of World Peace, ten-year-old Manolito is a real original. As he’d say, in the worldwide world, there’s nobody like him! Join the unforgettable Manolito as he takes on life in Madrid.
Maximilian y el Club de Lucha Libre
by Xavier Garza
The fights still rage on in the third installation of Max's Lucha Libre Adventures series. Max seems like any other nerdy kid until he's asked to join the Lucha Libre Club. The super-secret club admits only the offspring of wrestling royalty. And Max is a prince, descended through his mother from royal blood, his uncle the very king of lucha libre: The Guardian Angel. Trouble is, the club is so secret that Max can't tell his best friend or girlfriend what he is up to. Just that vexing girl, Paloma.
Mi abuela, la loca
by José Ignacio Valenzuela
Many grandmas are dreamers, write poems, even wear green feathered hats ... but few dare to participate in poetry contests and plant a love of literature in their grandchildren, and consequently fulfill themselves through them, helping them grow and weaving a strand of continuity through both their lives by way of writing. Petunia is Vicente's grandmother, and she is not actually that crazy; on the contrary, her eccentricities are explained by her genuine interests.
Srta. Quinces
by Kat Fajardo
Sue just wants to spend the summer reading and making comics at sleepaway camp with her friends, but instead she gets stuck going to Honduras to visit relatives with her parents and two sisters. They live way out in the country, which means no texting, no cable, and no Internet! The trip takes a turn for the worse when Sue's mother announces that they'll be having a surprise quinceanera for Sue, which is the last thing she wants. She can't imagine wearing a big, floofy, colorful dress! What is Sue going to do? And how will she survive all this "quality" time with her rambunctious family?
Verde fue mi selva
by Edna Iturralde
In this book Edna Iturralde writes twelve stories that portray the way of life of the people who live in the East part of Ecuador; the green pastures to the right of the great mountains. It is called the East for its forest, exotic animals, and indigenous towns that many people ignore exist. Twelve stories created by her imagination yet based on facts after traveling to the East and meeting the people who inhabit it. She studied their way of life, observed and felt their culture, understood them and was able to write being faithful to those people and their world.
6th Grade - 8th Grade
Devolver al Remitente
by Julia Alvarez
After Tyler's father is injured in a tractor accident, his family hires migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure. Tyler isn’ t sure what to make of these workers. Are they undocumented? And what about the three daughters, particularly Mari, the oldest, who is proud of her Mexican heritage but also increasingly connected her American life. Her family lives in constant fear of being discovered by the authorities and sent back to the poverty they left behind in Mexico. Can Tyler and Mari find a way to be friends despite their differences?
Una (estupenda) historia de dragones y princesas (...más o menos)
by Jordi Sierra i Fabra
This story takes place in a legendary kingdom, and yes, there are princesses, dragons, witches, fantastical forests, magic potions, and the author's conscience, which intrudes on the story and is caught up in the excitement of the adventure. If you've ever read the classic tale of dragons and princesses, forget it! This book will shatter your expectations.
Stranger Kids 24 horas sin padres
by Isaac Palmiola
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE LEFT WITHOUT YOUR PARENTS FOR 24 HOURS? I know exactly what I'd do... EVERYTHING THEY DON'T LET US DO when THEY'RE AROUND! It's a perfect plan, but Timba, our dog, has disappeared. We don't know where he's gone, and they say there's a witch in Wolfsbane who steals dogs... Is it true, and is Timba in danger?
Cajas de cartón
by Francisco Jimenez
These independent but intertwined stories follow a migrant family through their circuit, from picking cotton and strawberries to topping carrots - and back again - over a number of years. As it moves from one labor camp to the next, the little family of four grows into ten. Impermanence and poverty define their lives. But with faith, hope, and back-breaking work, the family endures.
What is Copa de Libros?
Do I have to do Copa de Libros?
How many people do I have to have on my team?
Do all my teammates have to be from the same class?
When do I have to have my team together?
How many books do I have to read?
How do I prepare?
You’ll have to do much of your reading at home. You may be able to do some reading in class during independent reading, quiet time, or during library checkout time. Your teacher or librarian may offer time for your team to meet and check in with each other.
At these meetings or at home, you can prepare by: memorizing the titles and authors on the list, writing down key facts from the book (main characters, plot, problem, solution, etc.), sharing information about the books you read with your teammates.
What do I get or win for doing Copa de Libros?
When is the Copa de Libros competitions?
What is Copa de Libros?
Copa de Libros is a reading program for grades 4-8. Students read from a list of high-quality, librarian-selected books over the course of several months. At the end of the program, teams of students compete to answer questions about the books. It is a fun and rewarding celebration of reading!