Pierce Library: Book Displays: Latine Heritage Month

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September 15 - October 15 is Latine Heritage Month!

Pierce Library invites you to join us in celebrating Latine Heritage Month!

Each year, the United States of America observes "National Hispanic Heritage Month" from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens and noncitizens from--or with ancestors from--Mexico, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, and Central and South America.

Latino (or Latina) is defined as "a person of Latin American descent residing in the United States." This is not to be confused with Latin Americans, which refers to the people actually living in Latin America presently. The term "hispanic" was adopted by the U.S. government in the 1970s to give people from Latin America a common identity. However, "hispanic" refers only to Spanish-speaking countries, and therefore excludes a big part of the region. The emerging terms of "Latinx" or Latine are recommended as a gender-neutral approach to include trans, queer, and other non-binary identities; we have chosen to use Latine here because it is gender-inclusive and flows more easily in both Spanish and English.

Below, you will find books and other resources that celebrate and explore various Latine cultures and histories. Happy Latine Heritage Month, Brahmas!