Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. announces September Books of the Month

Press release from Florida Department of Education

TALLAHASSEE, Fla – Today, Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. announced September’s chosen books for the Commissioner’s Book of the Month, a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and reading engagement in preK-12 schools. Each month, Commissioner Diaz highlights five recommended books – one per selected grade range.

“This month’s books celebrate Hispanic heritage and feature Spanish-speaking authors,” said Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. “Throughout these stories of resiliency, redemption, friendship, loyalty, and sportsmanship, readers will experience a devotion to culture and a passion for literacy.”

The Commissioner’s recommendations for September 2023 are:

• PreK – Rin, Rin, Rin/Do, Re, Mi by José-Luis Orozco
• Grades K-2 – Amigo by Carlos Zamora 
• Grades 3-5 – A Taste of the Mexican Market – El Gusto Del Mercado Mexicano by Nancy María Grande Tabor
• Grades 6-8 – Julieta and the Diamond Enigma by Luisana Duarte Armendáriz
• Grades 9-12 – The Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton

The selections for each month can be found on the Commissioner’s Book of the Month page of the FDOE website.