My Papi’s Hands
Written by Melissa Seron Richardson
Illustrated by Edel Rodriguez
Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
My Papi’s hands are bigger than mine…That’s because they build cities piece by piece, día tras día.
Because of my Papi’s hands, I know what my hands can do. And together, our hands will build a brighter future, piece by piece, día tras día.
With lyrical text and striking wood block illustrations, this heartwarming ode to parental love uses the metaphor of a father’s labor to illustrate how manos poderosas can teach little hands how to create change within their community.
Primary ISBN: 9780316570374
Publication Date: May 2026
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 06 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (Hispanic/Latinx/Latine)
Themes: Community Action, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Discrimination: Economic, Discrimination: Immigration Status, Family Relationship: Parents, Generation: 1st, IYNB Recommends: ASCA School Counselors 2026, Migrant/Seasonal Worker, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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