Hispanic Heritage Month
Booke to read for Hispanic Heritage Month. Presented by CAIR-Chicago’s GOODSHELF PROJECT.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate Hispanic communities and their contributions to the United States. Explore the historic and underrepresented blend of Hispanic and Islamic culture and traditions with our reading list for this holiday:
Nonfiction:
Alianza Islamica: Spanish Harlem’s Islamic Odyssey by Juan Galvan and Rahim Ocasio: Set in the backdrop of the turbulent civil rights movements of the 60’s and 70’s, a budding wave of Latino Muslims began to emerge in the heart of Spanish Harlem, New York City. What began as a few teenagers with a passion for Islam would soon grow into a sweeping movement which would send shockwaves across both the Latino and Muslim communities.
Fiction:
Yo Soy Muslim by Mark Gonzales and Mehrodkht Amini: Written as a letter from a father to his daughter, Yo Soy Muslim is a celebration of social harmony and multicultural identities. The vivid and elegant verse, accompanied by magical and vibrant illustrations, highlights the diversity of the Muslim community as well as Indigenous identity. A literary journey of discovery and wonder, Yo Soy Muslim is sure to inspire adults and children alike.
Children’s:
Eid Empanadas by Wendy Díaz and Uthman Guadalupe: Meet Omar Hernández, a not-so-average Muslim student in Ms. Khan’s 5th-grade class at An-Noor Islamic Academy. Omar still feels like the new kid at school. Even after a year and a half of trying to fit in, he has not found his place among his classmates. His life takes an unexpected turn when Ms. Khan gives the class an assignment about how their families celebrate the month of Ramadan. Will Omar’s family traditions make him more of an outcast at school? Find out in this one-of-a-kind story about a Latino Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr sure to inspire you and your taste buds!
Be sure to check out our entire collection on the Fiction, Nonfiction, Arabic and Children’s Catalog tabs! If you have a book recommendation you can submit it at https://www.goodshelf.org/recommend.
