Guides: Hispanic Heritage Month: Library Resources

Physical Library Collection

Libros Nuevos y Música y Mas!
Disfruta de las últimas selecciones de libros y música en español. Todos estos artículos se han agregado recientemente a nuestra colección.

Enjoy the latest selections of books and music in Spanish. All of these items have recently been added to our collection.
Hispanic/Latino Ownvoices
A collection of books for children and young adults featuring authentic Hispanic and Latino authors. Curated by OCLS librarians.
Hispanic American History Books
Explore the rich and diverse history of Hispanic Americans. Read these books to learn more.
Entertainment DVDs
Enjoy these entertainment movies with Hispanic themes, actors/actresses, stories.
Informational DVDs
Enjoy these informational movies with Hispanic themes, actors/actresses, stories.
Latin Music
Listen to the latest Spanish music. Check out these CDs available from the Library.

Hispanic Heritage Overdrive Collection
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with these recommendations from your OCLS librarians.
Colección en Español
Explore the latest collection of books, digital ebooks and audio, and music at OCLS.
Overdrive Collection en Español
Una colección de libros electrónicos, audio digital y revistas en español en Overdrive.

A collection of ebooks, digital audio, and magazines in Spanish in Overdrive.
Latinx Stories and Experiences in Hoopla
Explore a collection of ebooks and digital audiobooks featuring Latinx stories and experiences in Hoopla available on demand.
Latin Music in Freegal Music
Explore a collection of Latin music available to stream or download in Freegal Music.
Freading Collection
Explore a collection of ebooks celebrating Hispanic heritage and culture in Freading.

Check out some of the books by these Hispanic Authors

Isabel Allende
Isabel Allende is a Chilean-American writer whose works sometimes contain aspects of the "magic realist" tradition. She is most known for novels such as The House of the Spirits (1982), and, City of the Beasts (2002),
Julia Alvarez
A Dominican-American author, Julia Alvarez writes novels, essays, books for young readers, and poetry. She is most known for two of her novels, How The García Girls Lost Their Accents (1991), and, In the Time of the Butterflies (1994), which was made into a movie.
Rudolfo Anaya
Rudolfo Anaya was a Mexican-American writer best known for his Chicano-themed books such as Bless Me, Ultima (1972). He also wrote poetry and short stories.
Sandra Cisneros
This Mexican American novelist, poet, and short story writer is well known for her first novel The House on Mango Street (1984), and her subsequent short story collection, Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories (1991).
Octavio Paz
A Mexican poet and diplomat, Octavio Paz was awarded the Miguel de Cervantes Prize (1981), the Neustadt International Prize for Literature (1982), and the Nobel Prize in Literature (1990).

Check out some books and more by or about influential Hispanic Americans.

Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno is a Puerto Rican actress that has captivated audiences since her portrayal of Anita in 1961's West Side Story.
Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez was a Mexican American labor leader best known for his activism for better working conditions for farmers.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and activist born to parents of Puerto Rican descent. She is currently the U.S. Representative for the 14th congressional district of New York.
Sonia Sotomayor
Sonia Sotomayor is US Supreme Court justice appointed by Barack Obama in 2009. She was born in NY to parents of Puerto Rican descent. She is the first Latina to be nominated to the Supreme Court in US History.

Gale in Context: Biography This link opens in a new window
Gale in Context: Biography has more than 600,000 biographies of notable people from yesterday to today. Get authoritative at-a-glance or in-depth information. Come face-to-face with your subject through video, audio clips, podcasts, images and other multimedia resources. This database includes tools to download, print and share content online; and citation help. All content is effectively organized by type –reference, news, primary sources, magazines, academic journals, multimedia and more-with easy search and browse options. If you “need a life” Gale in Context: Biography is the research tool to use!

Genealogy Databases
Research family members online. Find your ancestors using our genealogy databases, Ancestry Library Edition (only available in the Library) and HeritageQuest Online.

Gale OneFile: Informe Académico This link opens in a new window
Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias.

Informe is a collection of Hispanic literature on technology, culture, and other topics. Locate articles and browse multimedia resources in the Spanish language.
Mango Languages This link opens in a new window
Learn Spanish! Mango Languages offers conversational learning at your own pace in a fun way combining audio clips and written text.

Latinos in Kidlit
A group dedicated to bringing awareness and promoting Latino voices in children’s literature.
Pura Belpré Award
Established in 1996, award from the American Library Association presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator that best portray the Latino cultural experience.
100 Must-Read Latin American Books
Must-read Latin American short stories, novels, anthologies, poetry, and memoirs compiled by BookRiot.
15 Books to Read this Latinx Heritage Month and Beyond
A collection of books written by Latinx authors suggested by Penguin Random House.
29 Picture Books to Celebrate the Latinx Experience
A collection of picture books that celebrate the Latinx experience recommended by School Library Journal.