Pictured, left to right: Dr. Elizabeth Farfán-Santos and Leslie Contreras Schwartz.
HOUSTON, TX - Houston Public Library (HPL) is proud to present a vibrant series of events in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15. This year’s festivities will feature a wide range of cultural, literary, and educational activities that honor the rich history and contributions of the Hispanic community.
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta: Join us for an exciting celebration of Hispanic culture, featuring live music, dance, traditional foods, and crafts. Families and individuals of all ages are welcome to participate and learn about the customs and traditions that shape the Hispanic community.
Park Place Regional Library – Thursday, September 19th, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
We are especially honored to welcome back Dr. Elizabeth Farfán-Santos, author of Undocumented Motherhood, as a special guest at the Flores Neighborhood Library fiesta and Leslie Contreras Schwartz, the 2019-2021 Houston Poet Laureate and acclaimed author, as a special guest at the Robinson Neighborhood Library fiesta.
In addition to her in-person appearance, Schwartz will lead two virtual programs in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. On Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., she will host a virtual poetry workshop that explores cultural heritage through original works of poetry.
Schwartz will also host a virtual discussion on her book, From the Womb of Sky and Earth, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The discussion will focus on themes of motherhood and will be livestreamed on HPL’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
Pictured, left to right: Dr. Elizabeth Farfán-Santos and Leslie Contreras Schwartz.
HOUSTON, TX - Houston Public Library (HPL) is proud to present a vibrant series of events in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15. This year’s festivities will feature a wide range of cultural, literary, and educational activities that honor the rich history and contributions of the Hispanic community.
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta:
Join us for an exciting celebration of Hispanic culture, featuring live music, dance, traditional foods, and crafts. Families and individuals of all ages are welcome to participate and learn about the customs and traditions that shape the Hispanic community.
We are especially honored to welcome back Dr. Elizabeth Farfán-Santos, author of Undocumented Motherhood, as a special guest at the Flores Neighborhood Library fiesta and Leslie Contreras Schwartz, the 2019-2021 Houston Poet Laureate and acclaimed author, as a special guest at the Robinson Neighborhood Library fiesta.
Virtual Poetry Workshop and Author Visit:
In addition to her in-person appearance, Schwartz will lead two virtual programs in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. On Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., she will host a virtual poetry workshop that explores cultural heritage through original works of poetry.
Schwartz will also host a virtual discussion on her book, From the Womb of Sky and Earth, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The discussion will focus on themes of motherhood and will be livestreamed on HPL’s Facebook and YouTube pages.