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National Hispanic American Heritage Month is an annual celebration to highlight the achievements of the Hispanic people and the cultural contribution to society. This month-long event starts on September 15, 2021 and ends on October 15, 2021.
Logue Library will reflect on this event by celebrating the literary contribution of Hispanic Authors. In this blog, we will discuss some of our Children's Books from the Brimmer Collection.
Additionally, some of the books mentioned below have received the Pura Belpre' Awards, named in honor of the first Latino Librarian in the New York Public Library.
A YouTube video trailer will be added to these book choices as well.
Here is are the book choices for the year 2021.
Authors: Alma Flor Ada (Author), F Isabel Campoy (Author) & David Diaz (Illustrator)
Summary: A collection of stories about young Latino's immigrant experiences
in the United States.
2002 (Pura) Belpré Medal Winner (Writing)
Summary: When Esperanza and Mama are forced to flee to the bountiful region of Aguascalientes, Mexico, to a Mexican farm labor camp in California, they must adjust to a life without the fancy dresses and servants they were accustomed to on Rancho de las Rosas.
A 2020 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book
Authors: Raúl the Third 1976-(Author)(Illustrator)Elaine Bay 1976-(Colorist)
Summary: What will Little Lobo see at the Mercado today? As he and his dog, Bernabé, make deliveries, he stops to visit his friends who sell candy, comic books, puppets, and more. There are so many things to do and see! Join Little Lobo and Bernabé for a visit to a bustling border town market and learn some Spanish along the way!
2009 (Pura) Belpré Medal Winner (Narrative)
Author: Margarita Engle
Summary: Cuba has fought three wars for independence, and still she is not free. This history in verse creates a lyrical portrait of Cuba.
Author: Eric Velasquez(Author)(Illustrator)
Summary: The octopus Grandma is cooking has grown to titanic proportions.
¡Tenga cuidado! Ramsey shouts. Be careful! But it's too late. The octopus traps
Grandma! Ramsey must use both art and intellect to free his beloved abuela.
Authors: Jon Klassen (Author) (Illustrator) Marta Fernandez Marcos (Translator) Luis Amavisca and Jon Klassen.
Summary: The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether thy have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as the bear begins to despond, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bear's memory and renews his search with a vengeance...
Authors: Gary Sot & ed Martinez
Summary: Maria tries on her mother's wedding ring while helping make tamales for a Christmas family get-together. Panic ensures when hours later, she realizes the ring is missing.
Videos on Hispanic Heritage Month...
Now, let's talk about the Logue Library.....
Posted by J. Presley, Systems Management Librarian
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