Each year, we observe Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the history, culture and accomplishments of people from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Learn more about Hispanic and Latine heritage in the United States with these books, events, and resources:
Books
El niño que alcanzó las estrellas - In this beautiful bilingual picture book, astronaut José M. Hernández recounts his childhood as the son of Mexican migrant workers and his life-long dream to travel to the stars.
Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed - In Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed, bestselling and award-winning authors as well as up-and-coming voices interrogate the different myths and stereotypes about the Latinx diaspora. These fifteen original pieces delve into everything from ghost stories and superheroes, to memories in the kitchen and travels around the world, to addiction and grief, to identity and anti-Blackness, to finding love and speaking your truth. Full of both sorrow and joy, Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed is an essential celebration of this rich and diverse community.
Daughters of Latin America - Spanning time, styles, and traditions, a dazzling collection of essential works from 140 Latin writers, scholars, and activists from across the world--from warrior poet Audre Lorde to novelist Edwidge Danticat and performer and author Elizabeth Acevedo and artist/poet Cecilia Vicuña--gathered in one magnificent volume.
Speculative Fiction for Dreamers - A collection of speculative works, including short stories, poems, plays, and graphic short stories that address the breadth of Latinx experiences and identities, including those of DREAMers.
Library Events
In-Person Events
- Cantando y Jugando con Marco Cortes/Singing and Playing with Marco Cortes Saturday, September 21, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM, Mukilteo Library
- Celebrate Mexico's Independence Day, Friday, September 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Lynnwood Library
- Celebrate Latin American Heritage with Mixteco Folklórico! Saturday, October 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Oak Harbor Library
Online Events
- The Seventh Veil of Salome: Silvia Moreno-Garcia - Online Author Talk, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 , 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- El Árbol de la Vida Art Workshop, Thursday, October 10, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Sip and Paint Acrylics: Frida Kahlo Inspired Fruits - SilverKite Online Workshops, Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Community Events
- City of Arlington Hispanic Heritage Event, Saturday, September 28, 2024, 10:00 - 2:00 PM
- Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce Dia de Fiesta Hispanic Heritage Festival, Saturday, October 5, 2024, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Library Resources
- GALE in Context: Biography, opens a new window - Browse topic "Hispanic Americans"
- GALE in Context: US History, opens a new window - Browse topic "Hispanic Americans"
- GALE eBooks: Contemporary Hispanic Biography Volumes 1-4, opens a new window
- Kanopy: A Collection of Films for Hispanic Heritage Month, opens a new window
- World Book Student: Hispanic Americans, opens a new window
- World Book Timelines: Latin American History, opens a new window
