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Yonkers Public Library (YPL) is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). The Hispanic community is essential to Yonkers, comprising over 42% of the city’s population, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. The library is committed to recognizing Hispanic culture and history through in-person events, virtual programs and its diverse, multilingual collection of books and digital resources. See below for all our upcoming events!
Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Lists
Hispanic Heritage Poetry
“Chile’s Land” by Gabriela Mistral, translated by Ursula K. Le Guin
“Central America in My Heart” by Oscar Gonzales
“Un Mango Grows in Kansas” by Huascar Medina
“Ode to the Head Nod” by Elizabeth Acevedo
“When I Became La Promesa” by Peggy Robles-Alvarado
“Spanish As Experienced by a Native Speaker” by John Olivares Espinoza
“Black Parade” by Darrel Alejandro Holnes
“Maine Yet Miami” by Richard Blanco
“From Barrio Obrero to La Quince” by Nicole Cecilia Delgado
“Central America in My Heart” by Oscar Gonzales
“Un Mango Grows in Kansas” by Huascar Medina
“Ode to the Head Nod” by Elizabeth Acevedo
“When I Became La Promesa” by Peggy Robles-Alvarado
“Spanish As Experienced by a Native Speaker” by John Olivares Espinoza
“Black Parade” by Darrel Alejandro Holnes
“Maine Yet Miami” by Richard Blanco
“From Barrio Obrero to La Quince” by Nicole Cecilia Delgado