National Hispanic Heritage month recognizes the contributions and achievements of Latin Americans. These are some of the illustrated children's books about Hispanic heritage that are available at Forsyth County Public Library.
If I let the stars at night paint my blanket with milky light
with shapes of hungry birds while I slept outside,
imagine what you could do...
with shapes of hungry birds while I slept outside,
imagine what you could do...
Juan Felipe Herrera
Imagine
This picture book by U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera invites young readers to imagine who they can become. Evocative illustrations reveal Herreara's love of language and inspiring journey from picking flowers in a field and sleeping outside to moving to a new school, learning English, and collecting pens to create a stories and poems.
Lola Out Loud by Jennifer Torres; Illustrated by Sara Palacios
Young Lola tries to be quiet but can't stay silent when she notices injustice. Lola Out Loud is an inspiring picture books loosely based on the childhood of Dolores Huerta who championed the rights of farm workers and their families and founded the United Farm Workers Union.
Author Jennifer Torres writes stories for young readers and teens about home, friendship, and unexpected courage that are inspired by her Mexican American heritage.
Alicia Cavitt
Information Specialist
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