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Hola Books Library Collection

Stories for Every Shelf. Our hardcover Spanish-first collection is designed for libraries—supporting circulation, accessibility, and meaningful reading experiences.

Set of children's hardcover decodable books with colorful covers featuring different characters from Hola Books.

The Hola Books Library Collection is a thoughtfully curated set of 33 hardcover Spanish-first titles designed specifically for libraries and the communities they serve. Each book celebrates diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities, ensuring that children can see themselves reflected in the stories they read while also learning about the world around them.

Created by a team of expert educators, the collection supports early literacy development through engaging, age-appropriate storytelling and rich language. The durable hardcover format is ideal for library circulation, repeated checkout, and long-term use in both school and public library settings.

At the heart of our collection is a commitment to partnership. We collaborate with libraries and families to promote literacy practices that build confidence, strengthen foundational reading skills, and foster a lifelong love of reading. Together, we aim to make high-quality Spanish books accessible, meaningful, and enduring for every child.

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Front Cover

Example pages from a Hola hardcover decodable book. This page, Lee comingo, is a message for a child's caregiver on ways to support their child's reading.

Inside Cover

Book cover of a hardcover decodable book showing that it includes a brief summary, phonics focus, character illustration, and the number of the book in the series.

Back Cover

Examples of the ¿Listos? page in the hardcover decodable book. This page gives the student a chance to practice the letters/sounds/syllables/words in this book.

¿Listos? (Are you ready?)

Examples of the Conoce los personajes page in the Hola Hardcover Decodable books. This page gives readers a sneak-peak of the characters in the stories to build familiarity.

Meet the Characters

Character recognition familiarizes readers with key individuals before the narrative begins. This establishes basic traits and appearances while sparking curiosity, encouraging readers to learn more about each character.