Month: September 2019
Mexico Celebrates 209 Years of Independence
September 16 marks the anniversary of independence for Los Estados Unidos de México. Every year, celebrations begin on the night of September 15, when hundreds of thousands gather in the Zócalo at the Plaza de la Constitución for the President’s Grito. The Grito is followed by the singing of the national anthem and fireworks. Last […]
Read More26+ Hispanic Heritage Month Ideas, Resources and Activities
 What is Hispanic Heritage Month all about and why is it celebrated? Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 every year in the United States. The month serves to engender a greater understanding and deeper appreciation for the contributions of the Hispanic peoples to the United States. It’s a time when the […]
Read MoreBook Review: The Murmur of Bees by Sofía Segovia
Please enjoy this book review of The Murmur of Bees by Sofía Segovia… From a beguiling voice in Mexican fiction comes an astonishing novel – her first to be translated into English – about a mysterious child with the power to change a family’s history in a country on the verge of revolution. From the […]
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