Books To Read for Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 16 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month has started! Each year, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. There are many ways to observe this important time by recognizing various histories, cultures, and contributions of people whose ancestors came from Central America, South America, Spain, Mexico, and the Caribbean. September 15th is a significant date as it is the anniversary of the independence of several Latin American countries including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, while Mexico and Chile’s independence occurred and is celebrated on September 16th and 18th. 
Great books by Latinx authors!
This month and all year round is a great time to pay tribute to the generations of Latinx Americans who have contributed to our lives and influenced our nation. I’m sharing a list of books to read to celebrate!“Esperanza Rising” by Pam Muñoz Ryan
This is a young adult historical fiction novel that follows a young girl’s journey to adjusting to her new life after losing her father and being forced to flee her lands to a work camp in America.“Violeta” by Isabel Allende
This is an epic story of a young woman whose life spans one hundred years while she bears witness to the many upheavals of the twentieth century. From surviving a pandemic, the great depression, and the loss of familial wealth, to political upheavals, marriage problems, and the peace at the end of it all.“One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez
This is considered to be one of the greatest achievements in world literature. The novel tells the multi-generational story of a family whose patriarch founded the fictitious town of Macondo. It is known for redefining Latin American literature, being a gold standard for magical realism, and offering a window into understanding human nature and collective history.“In the Dream House” by Carmen Maria Machado
This is a revolutionary memoir that tells the story of domestic abuse in a lesbian relationship. It boldly dissects the representations and mechanisms of psychological abuse with unique versions of classic storytelling devices, each chapter being driven by its own narrative trope.“Sinner’s Isle” by Angela Montoya
This is romantic young adult fantasy that follows a witch who is determined to escape the island she’s held captive on and goes as far as blackmailing a pirate that washes up on shore. Full of magic, romance, and intrigue, this book is perfect for anyone craving an adventurous and romantic fantasy. What books do you plan on reading for Hispanic Heritage Month?Esperanza Rising
By Pam Muñoz RyanA sudden tragedy forces Esperanza to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances.
Violeta
By Isabel AllendeThis sweeping novel from the New York Times bestselling author of A Long Petal of the Sea tells the epic story of Violeta del Valle, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century.
One Hundred Years of Solitude
By Gabriel García MárquezThe novel tells the story of the rise and fall of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the Buendía family. Rich and brilliant, it is a chronicle of life, death, and the tragicomedy of humankind.
In the Dream House
By Carmen Maria MachadoA revolutionary memoir about domestic abuse by the award-winning author of Her Body and Other Parties
Sinner's Isle
By Angela MontoyaA spellbinding romantic fantasy about a powerful witch who will do anything to escape the remote island she’s being held captive on, including blackmail a notorious, charming pirate who washes up on shore, from debut author Angela Montoya.
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