October 29, 2021
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Reposted from the American Folklife Center's Folklife Today blog. In Latin America, in Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S., and especially in Mexico, no ghost story is told as often, discussed as enthusiastically, or interpreted as widely, as the legend of La Llorona. With this introduction, AFC kicks off a short series of blogs on La Llorona stories and songs between now and Día de Muertos.
Posted in: Hispanic American History , Holidays & Celebrations
October 6, 2021
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we find ways to explore life of Selena Quintanilla through looking, listening, reading, and writing toegether.
Posted in: Biographies , For Kids , Hispanic American History , Reading
September 30, 2021
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
The game of lotería in the Library's collections / El juego de lotería en las colecciones de la Biblioteca del Congreso.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts , For Kids , For Teens , Hispanic American History , Uncategorized
June 28, 2021
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Part 2 of a series of blog posts related to educational videos on percussion that offer a way of engaging with one’s environment musically.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts , African American History , For Kids , For Teens , Hispanic American History
June 23, 2021
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Part 1 of a series of blog posts related to educational videos on percussion that offer a way of engaging with one’s environment musically.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts , For Kids , For Teens , Hispanic American History
October 5, 2020
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Activities for families in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts , For Kids , For Teens , Hispanic American History