Hispanic American Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month with these compelling reads that explore the vibrant cultures, diverse experiences, and rich histories of Hispanic and Latinx communities.

Updated August 20, 2025
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Extraordinary Hispanic Americans
Alegre, Cesar
Paper Book
Real-life stories of struggle, achievement, victory, and sometimes loss that are an ideal companion for history, social science, language and geography studies. The Extroardinary People series is the perfect starter for students who want to know more about the people who shaped their world, focusing...
Cuentos que contaban nuestras abuelas : cuentos populares hispa?nicos
Campoy, F. Isabel
Paper Book
Estos cuentos han viajado por largo tiempo -- sobre montañas, a través de mares y desiertos, llevados por el viento, contados por nuestros antepasados. Ahora llegan hasta ti. Una astuta zorra, un pájaro de mil colores, una gaita alegre, y una jovencita audaz...Esta antología de cuentos...
Reclaim the stars : 17 tales across realms & space
Córdova, Zoraida
Audiobook
Latin?Simo
Gutierrez, Sandra A.
Paper Book
Latinísimo es una celebración de la cocina casera de América Latina --el primer libro en incluir recetas cotidianas de los veintiún países del continente-- que nos llega de manos de una de las autoridades culinarias más respetadas. En esta obra monumental, Sandra A....
Portraits of Hispanic American heroes
Herrera, Juan Felipe.
Paper Book
An inspiring tribute to Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the world This visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics....
Hispanic Heritage Month = Mes de la herencia hispana
Hollihan, Kerrie Logan.
Paper Book
Hispanic-Americans celebrate their lasting and deep roots during Hispanic Heritage Month. The unique contributions of Hispanic-Americans, including those in art, cuisine, economics, and government are brought to center focus for this important population.
Definitely Hispanic : growing up Latino and celebrating what unites us
James, LeJuan
Paper Book
Perfect for fans of Fresh Off the Boat's situational humor and Jane the Virgin's celebration of Latinidad, Definitely Hispanic is a collection of introspective memoiristic essays by social media influencer and viral phenomenon LeJuan James about growing up Hispanic in the US....
Hispanic firsts : 500 years of extraordinary achievement
Kanellos, Nicolás.
Paper Book
This collection of the most significant firsts achieved by Hispanics, from pre-Columbian times to the present, features more than 1500 instances ranging from science to education to sports and entertainment. Each entry describes the achievement, summarizes its context and refers to further sources...
Mexico : rich in spirit and tradition
Kent, Deborah.
Paper Book
This series presents diverse countries of the world and their peoples. Each volume examines the country's history and geography but also features the kinds of people who comprise the nation, their language, religions, class structures and both rural and city life-styles. School life, recreation and...
Night stories : folktales from Latin America : a toon graphic
Liniers
Paper Book
The New York Public Library Best Book for Kids 2024 ALA Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List "Liniers' comics are funny and fanciful and whimsical and philosophical in the best sense." - Matt Groening, The Simpsons Classic Latin American folktales...
Our shadows have claws : 15 Latin American monster stories
Méndez, Yamile Saied
Paper Book
From zombies to cannibals to star-crossed, shapeshifting lovers, this cross-genre anthology written by superstar YA authors from across the Latin American diaspora offers bold new thrills for every monster fan. In these fifteen original short stories, bloodthirsty vampires are hunted...
Hispanic surnames and family history
Platt, Lyman De.
Paper Book
A reference guide to the relatively unknown but prosperous European nation outlining the key figures and events of its past and present. The dictionary includes over 350 entries covering all aspects of Luxembourg history as well as significant aspects of its politics, society, economy, and culture....
Little book of Latin American folktales
Wald, Susana.
Paper Book
When stories travel, they change. The authors of the stories in this anthology range from folklorists to simple storytellers, but they all have in common their Criollo (Creole) roots. Here they have specifically sought out traditional European tales that have been transplanted and transformed...

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