Bucks County Free Library: 6 Books To Pick Up For National Hispanic Heritage Month

Press release from the Bucks County Free Library:

September 15, 2022

Have you ever wondered why National Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of September?

Many Latin American countries observe their Independence Day in mid-September. President Johnson introduced the holiday as a week-long recognition to honor the rich Hispanic culture and contributions of Latinos in the Unites States.

Eventually, President Reagan expanded it into a month-long observance to include Columbus Day or Día de la Raza in October. Now, National Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Victoria Gisondi from our Perkasie branch wanted to honor her own Cuban American roots by featuring six noteworthy books by Latino authors.

Victoria, Perkasie branch

This press release was produced by the Bucks County Free Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.