Category Archives: Hispanic Heritage Month
REFORMA Announces 2013 Mora Award
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking, has announced that Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona) is the winner of the 2013 Estela and … Continue reading →
Celebrate Children’s Art During Hispanic Heritage Month
Share Bookjoy: Share Art! Parents and caregivers, teachers, librarians, literacy advocates, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s celebrate art by our children. Post a photo of a child’s art based on a book by Pat Mora on her Facebook … Continue reading →
Hispanic Heritage Month/Mes de la Herencia Hispana: September 15 – October 15
This helpful link is a snapshot of reality. Thanks to each of you who in your daily work and life articulates the contributions, affirms the value, and addresses the needs of our growing Latino population. Reading books, both for kids … Continue reading →
Recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month
I was born wealthy. I had the good fortune to grow up in a loving, bilingual home in El Paso, Texas. All my grandparents spoke only Spanish. Mom and Dad were bilingual, though, so I always spoke both English and … Continue reading →