NCW Libraries Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month

NCW Libraries is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Every year from September 15 to October 15, the library district celebrates the varied contributions of Latinx and Hispanic individuals to the United States. 

NCW Libraries will be highlighting Latinx authors, illustrators and creators through a series of blogposts, social media content, book recommendations, take home craft kits, and more.

Originally established by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week, the cultural celebration was expanded to a 30-day period by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. The start of the celebration coincides with the independence day of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence in September.

Check out www.ncwlibraries.org throughout the month to find information and resources about Fiestas Patrias and other independence days, Latinx experiences, food and cookbooks, as well as information and suggestions for Latinx books and authors.

Press release provided by NCW Libraries