¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
Today kicks off a vibrant and joyous celebration of Hispanic heritage! Dive into the rich tapestry of Hispanic culture with these incredible titles that honor the spirit, history, and traditions of being Hispanic. It’s the perfect time to immerse yourself in stories that celebrate our heritage and make this month truly special.
Pepe and the Parade
written by Kyle Tracey and illustrated by Mirelle Ortega
Pepe, who is Mexican American, enjoys participating in a festival celebrating his heritage and that of his family and friends, who are from Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and many other countries. Includes author’s note about Hispanic American History month and the difference between the terms Hispanic and Latino.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month / ¡Celebremos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
by / de Marisa Orgullo
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Hispanic culture. It gives Latin Americans and their families a special time to remember their roots, and it is also a chance for all Americans to recognize the contributions of Latin Americans.
Plántanos are Love
written by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and illustrated by Mariyah Rahman
A young girl learns the cultural significance of plantains while cooking alongside her abuela.
Barely Floating
by Lilliam Rivera
In this tender middle-grade novel, Natalia De La Cruz Rivera y Santiago follows dreams of being a synchronized swimmer. Her parents fear that, because of her size and skin colors, others might not view her as the graceful and beautiful swimmer she wants to be. But Nat’s got fight and so does this beautiful book about self-acceptance and community.
Las Madres
by Esmerelda Santiago
From the author of the widely popular and well-known memoir “When I Was Puerto Rican,” this long-awaited novel spans from Puerto Rico to the Bronx, from 1975 to 2017 and from the point of view of five women.
The Enchanted Hacienda
by J.C. Cervantes
When Harlow Estrada is abruptly fired from her dream job and her boyfriend proves to be a jerk, her world turns upside down. She flees New York City to the one place she can always call home–the enchanted Hacienda Estrada in Mexico.
The likeable, magnetic, bodega owner Usnavi saves every penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines, and sings about a better life. Meanwhile, his tight-knit community faces the challenge of gentrification, losing their homes while trying to better themselves and hold on to their cultures.
The story of the Madrigals, a magical family who lives in the hidden mountains of Colombia. For generations, the charmed place where the family lives has blessed every child with a unique magical power except for Mirabel. But the powerless little sister soon discovers her unique gift when she becomes the last hope for saving the magic that surrounds her family’s home.
Mamacita
by Andrea Pons
A love letter to author Andrea Pons’s native Mexico, this beautiful cookbook weaves stories of her family’s immigration to the U.S. with 75 delicious recipes from three generations of women in her family.
And don’t forget to celebrate with us at the library by attending any of our special events this month! Find more information about everything going on at the library–including our Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sat., Sept. 21–here.