September 15–October 15 is National Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month. Be a part of this month's festivities with our handy list of suggested books, websites, and events for people of all ages!
The Morning BellSeptember 18, 2018
Every year between September 15 and October 15, Americans across the United States celebrate National Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month in honor of the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central, and/or South America. Originally designated as "Hispanic Heritage Week" by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968, the 30-day period that is celebrated today was signed into U.S. law as a joint resolution by President Ronald Reagan and Congress in 1988. So why does the celebration kick off in the middle of September? Well, September 15 was selected as the first day in symbolic…
The Morning BellSeptember 19, 2016
