Are you ready for a fiesta of rich and delicious fun this fall? Just stop by the library during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) for a celebration of books honoring the history, culture and achievements of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico and the Caribbean as well as Central and South America.
Here's the best part: You don't have to be a world traveler or even own a passport to visit countries like Chile, Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic. Snap up one of these great reads, and you're already there.
¡Fantástico!
My Name Is María Isabel/Me llamo María Isabel: Born in Puerto Rico, third-grader María Isabel is starting school in the United States. What happens when her teacher decides to start calling her "Mary" instead of her real name, of which she's so proud?
How Tía Lola Came to Visit Stay/De cómo Tía Lola vino de visita a quedarse: Tía Lola's just arrived from the Dominican Republic, and she sure isn't like the other aunts. Can 10-year-old Miguel learn to accept Tía's strange, colorful ways and even learn to love her?
Yum! ¡mmmm! ¡Qué Rico!: Gobble up the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of food from the Americas in this haiku collection perfect for sharing.
Just in Case: Señor Calavera wants to give Grandma Beetle the perfect birthday present. He's got an alphabetical list of ideas, but can Zelmiro the Ghost lend a hand?
The Dreamer/El soñador: Imagine the childhood of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda in this fictional memoir of his early years. How does he face his shyness and a difficult relationship with his father to become a famous writer?
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