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"National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes Hispanic American contributions to US society and culture. September 15th marks the anniversary of independence for the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and Mexico celebrates its independence on September 16th."
Below are a selection of age-appropriate books that celebrate and discuss Hispanic heritage and history.
This U.S. government website contains a variety of government resources and links, including audio/ visual tools.
The Kennedy Center ArtsEdge website provides information about the Latin American Heritage as seen through the arts.
The National Museum of the American Latino provides resources for both teachers and students.