Growing up bilingual meant getting jokes in English and Spanish and easily switching from one language to the other, exploring my culture and the experience of others and their culture at the same time. Now, bilingual readers and readers from all cultures can explore characters whose quick and witty banter in two languages inspires and also gives us lessons. There are also some super cool ones with great stories that we would love to befriend. So, I present to you some of my favorite books featuring bilingual and multicultural characters I’d love to spend a day with and learn from. One is a relatable and magical trans brujo, another a powerful and brave immigrant, one a Puerto Rican who is looking to move on from the tragic Hurricane Maria, and lastly a character that deeply explores Bolivian culture. While there’s many more books with bilingual and culturally immersive characters, these have been some of my true favorites. Do you have a favorite as well? Let us know on Twitter at @bookriot and let me know at @AuroraMiami.
