Here are some recommended children’s and young adult books to celebrate Black History Month.  Share these with a child or teen in your life. We also have a display on the lower level of the library of African American autobiographies and memoirs.

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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.  National Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture.

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Here are some recommended titles available in the library:

Latino Stats: American Hispanics by the Numbers   E 184 .S75 M363 2015

Latin American & Caribbean Art : MoMA at El Museo   N 6502.5 .L37 2004

The Book of Unknown Americans   PS 3608 .E595 B66 2014

Pinholes in the Night : Essential Poems from Latin America  PQ 7087 .E5 P56 2014

Translation Nation: Defining a New American Identity in the Spanish-Speaking United States  E 184 .S75 T63 2005

The library is also featuring a display window in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.  All of the materials are available for loan.

For more information about National Hispanic Heritage Month visit: http://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/index.html

Let the brief taste of a winter wonderland linger by reading these books. All of them have the word “snow” in the title, and all of them are available at the library.

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

Set in Alaska in the 1920’s this book binds the drama of the landscape with magical realism to weave a tale you won’t easily forget. Find it in our catalog here.

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

Set in China, two women are able to communicate secretly through artwork. Well researched and with a story the pulls you along this book will let see the lives of women in a time and culture where foot binding was prevalent. Find this book in our catalog here. Not a reader? We have the movie too!

As Simple As Snow by Gregory Galloway

The school had a new student, Anna, who spent her time writing obituaries for people who were still alive. When she disappears and all that is found is her dress next to a hole in the ice of a frozen river. This books takes the reader on a mysterious and twisty ride to discover the truth. Find this book in our catalog here.

The Snow Queen by Joan D. Vinge

Based on the fairy tale of the same name, The Snow Queen is a story full of love, mystery, politics, and action. A familiar fairy tale translated into science fiction and given the complexity a modern retelling has to have to keep us reading. Find it in our catalog here.

An Echo Through the Snow by Andrea Thalasinos

In Wisconsin, Rosalie MacKenzie rescues a Siberian husky. Together they begin competing in dogsled races while Rosalie learns about history of dogsled racing and the fate of the Chukchi people who depended on the huskies for their livelihoods. Immerse yourself in Rosalie’s story of survival and discovery. Find this book in our catalog here.