NCW - Every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the library district celebrates the varied contributions of Latinx and Hispanic individuals to the United States. NCW Libraries (formerly NCRL) 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.
NCW Libraries is committed to celebrating and representing the diversity of our communities. Our celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month is one part of our systematic effort to include and highlight diverse authors, voices, and experiences in our regular programs, services, and collections
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