Halloween Reads: Supernatural Creatures
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Halloween Reads: Supernatural Creatures

What’s Halloween without some classic horror creatures? If we dress up as them we might as well read stories starring them! For this installment of Halloween Reads, we recommend some titles in our collection staring supernatural creatures; from vampires to werewolves, and finally witches! Vampires Certain Dark Things “From the New York Times, bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes…

Teen Reads:  Hispanic Lead Characters
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Teen Reads: Hispanic Lead Characters

Latinx representation is starting to trend in YA literature! Hispanic/Latinx writers gaining more opportunities to write using flavors of their culture and life expereinces. Here are 12 YA titles that center around a Hispanic/Latinx main character. These books range from inspirational, to fantasy and romance. These authors mix in the richness of Hispanic/Latinx culture. into…

YA Hispanic/Latinx Writers
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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…

Learn About: Hispanic Heritage Month
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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…