Cobb County Public Library System Releases Hispanic Heritage Month Booklist
The Cobb County Public Library System has released a comprehensive booklist to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. The list features books by Latinx authors across various categories, including Children's Picture Books, Children's and Preteen Chapter Books, Children's Nonfiction, Teen and Young Adult Fiction, Adult Fiction, and Adult Nonfiction. The initiative aims to highlight the significant contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The booklist includes titles such as 'The Bewitching' by Silvia Moreno-Garcia for adult fiction, 'Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation' by Duncan Tonatiuh in children's nonfiction, and 'We Light Up the Sky' by Lilliam Rivera for teen and young adult fiction. This curated selection provides a wide range of literary works for all ages, encouraging community engagement with Hispanic culture and heritage.
