Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 - October 15

From the National Hispanic Heritage Month website

"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. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, falls within this 30 day period."


Here are some of the many Hispanic and Latine authors to check out, many of which can be found on our Hispanic Heritage Month display:

  • Acevedo, Elizabeth
  • Agustin, Rafael
  • Allende, Isabel
  • Alvarez, Julia
  • Boryga, Andrew
  • Brammer, John Paul
  • Cardenas, Mauro Javier
  • Castro, V.
  • Cisneros, Sandra
  • Córdova, Zoraida
  • Cornejo Villavicencio, Karla
  • Crucet, Jennine Capó
  • Eltit, Diamela
  • Engel, Patricia
  • Ferrada, María José
  • Fuentes, Marcela
  • García Márquez, Gabriel
  • Gómez-Jurado, Juan
  • Gonzalez, Xochitl
  • Gurba, Myriam
  • Henríquez, Cristina
  • Hudes, Quiara Alegría
  • Melendez, Jarrett
  • Moreno-Garcia, Silvia
  • Solares, Martín
  • Toro, Guillermo del
  • Urrea, Luis Alberto

 

 


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