National Hispanic Heritage Month

Join the library from September 15 to October 15 in celebrating the culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans through curated booklists and the annual youth art contest.

Contest

Students in grades K-12, get your markers and paint brushes ready! The annual Poster and Bookmark contests for Hispanic Heritage run from September 16 to October 16, 2024.

Bookmark Contest – Grades K - 8

Students in grades K-8 are invited to design a bookmark using crayons, markers, colored pencils or paints on the theme of Our Hispanic Heritage: Celebrating Hillsborough’s History and Culture. Submission must be your original work and not AI (Artificial Intelligence) generated.

Entry form Formulario de entrada

Poster Contest – Grades 9 - 12

Students in grades 9-12 are invited to design a poster on the theme of Our Hispanic Heritage: Celebrating Hillsborough’s History and Culture. Media may include but not limited to: painting, drawing, and computer generated artwork. Submission must be your original work and not AI (Artificial Intelligence) generated.

Entry form Formulario de entrada

Inspiration

Poster contest 2023 - winning submission

Get inspired by last year’s winning entries.

See the winners

Book Lists

For Adults

Book cover - Anita De Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez

Take some time to learn about Hispanic culture, history, famous persons and more!

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For Teens

Book cover - Shut Up This is Serious by Carolina Ixta

Beyond borders: captivating stories that explore the rich and diverse experiences of Hispanic teens.

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For Kids

Book cover - Planting Stories by Anika Denise

Take time to celebrate famous figures of Hispanic heritage.

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