Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

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.

Hispanic Heritage Month graphic image of colorful dresses

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Here are some recommended titles available in the library:

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

 

 

 

 

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

Latin American and Carribean Art book cover

 

 

 

 

The Book of Unknown Americans   PS 3608 .E595 B66 2014

Book of Unknown Americans book cover

 

 

 

 

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

Pinholes in the Night book cover

 

 

 

 

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

Translation Nation book cover

 

 

 

 

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