Hispanic Heritage Month

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September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, and the theme this year is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation." It is a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. 

The University Libraries offers many resources highlighting Hispanic and Latino authors. Please check out our Guide  that provides select library resources related to U.S. Latinos/Latinxs/Hispanics & Latino heritage.

We highlighted a few titles below, but you can also search our Library catalog for many more books, videos, articles, audio books, and more on your favorite authors or by subject. 

The Devil's Highway: A True Story by Louis Alberto Urrea (book)

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo (audio book through Overdrive)

House of Spirits by Isabel Allende (film through Films on Demand)

Latinx: The New Force in American Politics and Culture by Ed Morales (book)


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