Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with These 5 Books
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, with a good book by a Hispanic author!
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
This coming-of-age classic by Sandra Cisneros is a semi-autobiographical novel of a young Mexican-American girl growing up in Chicago.
The novel explores themes of identity, family, and the power of language.
It has been praised for its lyrical prose and vivid characters.
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
This epic novel by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez tells the multi-generational story of the Buendía family in the town of Macondo.
The novel is widely considered one of the greatest works of literature in the Spanish language.
It has been praised for its magical realism, rich symbolism, and complex characters.
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz
This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Dominican-American author Junot Díaz tells the story of Oscar Wao, a young Dominican-American man growing up in New Jersey.
The novel explores themes of race, identity, and the immigrant experience.
It has been praised for its humor, heart, and powerful storytelling.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
This National Book Award-winning novel by Spokane Indian author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Arnold Spirit, a young Native American boy who leaves his reservation to attend an all-white high school.
The novel explores themes of racism, identity, and the power of education.
It has been praised for its humor, heart, and powerful storytelling.
Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
This coming-of-age novel by Rudolfo Anaya tells the story of Antonio Márez, a young Mexican-American boy growing up in New Mexico in the 1940s.
The novel explores themes of faith, family, and the power of storytelling.
It has been praised for its lyrical prose and vivid characters.
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