Published September 14, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15 and recognizes the achievements and contributions of Latin American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. This year, we’re highlighting Latinx authors and illustrators whose work inspires and educates young readers across the Commonwealth and around the country. Join us in celebrating!

BAKE A TRES LECHES CAKE WITH AUTHOR NONIEQA RAMOS

To kick things off, watch our new video, Mack’s Corner with NoNieqa Ramos, featuring the author of 2021 Kirkus Prize finalist picture book, Your Mama, baking up a storm. You can also learn more about Your Mama, which was our 2021 Great Reads selection, by clicking here.

RECOMMENDED READING

To help you build your own reading list and discover other great titles for young readers of all ages, we reached out to a few Virginia authors and illustrators to ask them about favorite books that they’d recommend for you to explore…

Andrea Beatriz Arango, author of Iveliz Explains It All (forthcoming), recommends:

Angela Dominguez, author of the Stella Díaz series and I’m Hungry! / ¡Tengo Hambre!, recommends:

Terry Catasús Jennings, author of the Definitely Dominguita series and The Little House of Hope, recommends:

Juana Medina, author/illustrator of Juana & Lucas: Muchos ChangesI Will!: A Book of Promises, and illustrator of ‘Twas the Night Before Pride, recommends: 

NoNieqa Ramos, author of Your Mama, Hair Story, and Beauty Woke, recommends: 

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