SPRINGFIELD — Connecting with culture can be done through food and music and family traditions, but it can also be done through literature.
For many Latino children and teens who grew up in the United States it can be difficult to connect with their ancestors, especially when knowledge of the language is lost or has become Spanglish, a combination of both English and Spanish words.
Springfield’s Brightwood Library head librarian Haydee Hodis and reference librarian Gregg Mitchell have offered up some books for children and teens and adults who are young at heart to explore Latin American culture during Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated in the U.S. from Sept. 15-Oct. 15.
While the books are mainly in English many are bilingual for those interested in practicing or learning new Spanish words.
Read more and see the list at Masslive.com!