Enjoy this Hispanic Heritage Month with a good book
Central Michigan University Libraries are proud to provide a specially curated book collection in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. This collection features a diverse array of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, memoirs, and more.
How to access the collection
Students, faculty, and community members can enjoy the collection both in-person, near the Library Service Desk, and online at library.cmich.edu/HispanicHeritageMonth.
Featured titles and themes
For a look into the next generation of college students we offer, The Succeeders: How Immigrant Youth are Transforming What It Means to Belong in America, by Andrea Flores. As the 2022 winner of the Council on Anthropology and Education Outstanding Book Award, this book offers a powerful and challenging look at what "success" and belonging mean in America through the eyes of Latino high schoolers.
Those interested in history may enjoy Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America by Juan Gonzalez. This book offers a comprehensive look at the forces that have shaped the U.S. Hispanic population, from the European colonization of the Americas through the 2020 election.
If you are a reader who loves a good story, Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir by New York Times bestselling author Erika L. Sánchez might be the book for you. America Ferrera, the Emmy award-winning star of Ugly Betty, recommends this book saying it has, “Equal parts pee-your-pants hilarity and break your heart poignancy - like the perfect brunch date you never want to end!"
Patrons will also find a variety of children’s books from the Betty A McDonald Children's Collection on the 4th floor of the library in the Hispanic Heritage Collection. In Isabel and her Colors go to School by Alexandra Alessandri, a young girl finds a colorful way to communicate with new friends. In another book, a young boy finds his community is full of generosity, kindness, and ice pops in Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz.
Thank you, Librarians
Thank you to Katie Edmiston, Amie Pifer, and Aparna Zambare for curating this collection.