Castle Herald
September 2022
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan, in 1988, to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day, or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.
Students and staff can check out books from our National Hispanic Heritage Month display in the Sharon CASTLE Library to enjoy stories about Hispanic culture and stories by Hispanic authors and illustrators! Below are some suggested titles owned by our Sharon Elementary C.A.S.T.L.E. Library.
Source: Congress, The Library of, et al. National Hispanic American Heritage Month 2019, 2020, hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about/.
All The Way to Havana
Stella Diaz Never Gives Up
Across the Bay
Songpyeon, Korean rice cakes, are shaped like a half-moon with its filling. There's a Korean legend about a rival between two kingdoms: Baekje and Silla. An encrypted message found on a turtle's back stated that Baekje is full-moon and Silla is half-moon. It was interpreted that a full moon would tilt and a half-moon would gradually grow. Silla defeated Baekje, and since then - the half-moon has been an auspicious symbol of a bright future.
In Vietnam, this festival is known as Tết Trung Thu, or sometimes Tết Thiếu Nhi or the Children's Festival. It is said that oritinally Tết Trung Thu was a chance to celebrate the harvest, as well as a chance for parents to make up for lost time with their children after a busy harvest season.
The origins of this festival date back 3,000 years! - Asian Lit for Kids
Below are some Sharon Elementary Library book suggestions to celebrate and/or learn more about this festival.
Mooncakes
Korean Celebrations: Festivals, Holidays, and Traditions
A Big Mooncake for Little Star
New Books!
In each monthly, C.A.S.T.L.E. Herald, you can read about featured new books that have been added to our school's collection!
Survivor Tree
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team
Astronauts: Women on the Final Frontier
Polly Diamond and the Magic Book
Can Bears Ski?
Things Seen from Above
Resources for Families
Read a Book Day
International Dot Day
Read an eBook Day
How-to View Your Library Book Checkouts
Ginny Daniels, Media Specialist
Email: gdaniels@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/1234
Location: 3595 Old Atlanta Road, Suwanee, GA, USA
Phone: (770) 888-7511
Twitter: @ginnymoy