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Los efectos psíquicos actuales de la orientación mercantil
de Rainer Funk
YA Hispanic/Latinx Writers
This blog highlights Hispanic/Latinx writers. What is the difference between ‘Hispanic’ and ‘Latinx” anyway? It can be confusing! Latinx is a term that describes someone who comes from or whose family comes from Central American or South America. Not all countries in Central and South America speak Spanish – some speak French, Portuguese – even…
National Hispanic Heritage Month – Cookbooks
National Hispanic Heritage Month is here! There are many ways you can celebrate: by reading books by hispanic authors and about hispanic life or going to events in your local community. Or you can learn how to cook a new dish! Food and the sharing of recipes is an important part of cultures globally, and…
Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month!
September 15 is the start of Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month! We are celebrating it through some fantastic titles, nonfiction and fiction, that are perfect for readers of all ages. Their accomplishments and contributions in this country must be known and should be celebrated, not just from September 15 to October 15, but every single…
Learn About: Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th. It is a time to highlight the history, culture and contributions of American’s who trace their heritage to Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Spain. Listed below are wide range of titles that reflect various experiences in the Latino culture. Before…
First Chapter Writing Contest Winners
In August 2021, the Homewood Public Library hosted the First Chapter: a Writing Contest for Teens. Designed by the Homewood Library’s Teen Advisory Board, First Chapter tasked local 6th-12th graders to submit just the first chapter of a story. Writers were challenged to catch the judges’ attention with just an introduction. The Library received over…