5 Books for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo

Alice K. Flanagan

This book is perfect for children wanting to learn about the history of Cinco de Mayo. An easy to read nonfiction book, learn all about why the day is celebrated and how it is celebrated today.

Mexico : the Revolution and beyond

Pete Hamill

This photographic collection features the works of Agustín Victor Casasola. His works chronicles the times of the Revolution and includes photographs of Francisco (Pancho) Villa, Emiliano Zapata, Leon Trotsky, and artists like Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.

The food of Oaxaca : recipes and stories from Mexico’s culinary capital

Alejandro Ruiz

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with delicious food with these delicious recipes from Alejandro Ruiz. In The Food of Oaxaca, chef Alejandro Ruiz introduces recipes from “the culinary capital of Mexico.” He introduces the book in 3 parts, covering the traditional dishes of the region, the cuisine of the Oaxacan coast, and the food he serves from his restaurant. Make your own tortillas, tamales, moles, and more!

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo

Carolyn Otto

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a celebration with fiestas, music, and dance! This children’s book teaches how the holiday is celebrated around Mexico and the United States. Learn the true meaning of the holiday, many assume that the day celebrates the Mexico’s Independence Day, when it really celebrates the anniversary of when the Mexicans defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Learn about the holiday traditions, from parties, mariachi music, rodeos, dancing, piñatas, parades, foods and more.

Lonely Planet: Mexico

Lonely Planet

Perhaps you want to travel to Mexico on your next trip? Get all the advice on what to see and what to skip with this travel guidebook! Discover the ancient Maya world at Palenque, explore the world-class diving reef at Cabo Pulmo, and tour the most important works of Mexico’s top muralists around Mexico City.