To kick-off this fun holiday that runs from September 15 through October 15, here are some awesome activities for Hispanic Heritage Month for communities, schools and families! The Scholastic literary resource organization suggests growing a heritage garden common to a lot of Spanish-speaking countries. Some of the staple crops can include peppers, squash, corn and beans. … Read More
5 Best Culturally Relevant Books for Hispanic Kids and Parents
Reading is crucial for all kids, in order to improve their reading comprehension, literacy, and language skills. Research demonstrates that kids are more engaged when they read books that they can relate to, especially if the books connect to their heritage or cultural background. It is important to note that not all books about Spanish-speaking individuals are relevant to all … Read More
How Culturally Familiar Books Foster Reading with Hispanic Parents
Children connect with stories and themes that they know. If something is recognizable to them in a book, they will often relate to it in a way that draws similarities to the people and events in their own lives. Through this familiarity, reading becomes more enjoyable and serves a stronger purpose towards promoting successful literacy outcomes. Teachers who work with … Read More
Creating a Diverse Library at Schools
Library services that cater to children are in danger of becoming obsolete without turning a keen eye toward diversifying their collections. The world today has never been more culturally diverse and, as the country embraces so many different customs and values of people from all around the world, it’s important that our school libraries reflect these rich ancestries and traditions. … Read More
We Need Diverse Books Campaign
Many people responded to the recent call for diverse books. Lectura Books publishes books specifically for Hispanic families in a bilingual format. When a family sees a family like theirs, there is so much to talk about! The book all of a sudden comes to life and that makes reading so much more engaging and fun. Where did the We … Read More