Hispanic Heritage Month
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September 15th is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and runs through mid-October. During this time, we honor the independence of the following Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile with cultural and festive programs!
From our collection
Tales our Abuelitas Told: a Hispanic Folktale Collection by F. Isabel Campoy and Alma Flor Ada
Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions edited by John Bierhorst
Atlas of Hispanic-American History by George Ochoa and Carter Smith
Latino History and Culture by Ilan Stavans
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla : Father of Mexican Independence by Frank De Varona
Mexican Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo by Dianne MacMillan
Search the catalog for more results:
Online Resources
Culture | Recursos en español| Hispanic Heritage | Mexican Independence | Organizations
Activities, resources and organizations from Scholastic.
Biographies of historic and contemporary Hispanics.
Statistics, activities, and facts.
"Celebrating Hispanic heritage every day of the year." Offers commentary and opinion on issues relevant to Hispanics.
Information on hispanic astronauts.
National Register of Historic Places
Hispanic American landmarks.
Hispanic Reading Room: Library of Congress
An overview of the collections the reading room offers. There are a number of online collections available including 1492: An Ongoing Voyage, the Portuguese in the US, and Hispanic Music and Culture of the Rio Grande.
Official site for the annual awards.
All about the Spanish language. Also includes information about resources in Spanish.
Instituto Nacional de Estudios Historicos de las Revoluciones de Mexico
"Información sobre la Revolución mexicana y los sucesos que lo generaron"
Galería de Gobernantes / English version
"Archivos e información sobre los gobernantes de Mexico desde Tenoch en 1325 hasta ahora"
Historia de Mexico para ninos
"sitio interactivo para ninos sobre la historia y gobierno de Mexico"
Sala Hispánica de Lectura / Library of Congress
Description and pictures of the independence day celebration.
Biographical information on the 'father of Mexico's independence."
An explanation of the ringing of the bell and the cry (Grito) announcing Mexican independence.
Information about the key figures and events in the fight for Mexican Independence.
League of United Latin American Citizens
Organization that works toward advancing the Hispanic population in the United States.
Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
"To advocate, promote and facilitate the success of Hispanic businesses.
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