Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month is a dedicated time to celebrate the historic achievements and cultural contributions that Hispanic and Latine people have made to the world and to our country. Each year, this commemorative period is honored in the United States between September 15 – October 15 to acknowledge the more than 65 million people in the U.S. who are Hispanic and Latine.
To help celebrate this exciting time in the classroom and at home, Scholastic Magazines+ is excited to share several articles* to amplify Hispanic/Latine voices, experiences, and history.
Keep reading below to learn more!
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Scholastic News 1, “Meet a Storyteller,” (Grade 1)*
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Introduce your students to Yuyi Morales, an acclaimed Mexican-American author and illustrator who lives in Mexico. Morales’ book, Viva Frida, earned a Caldecott medal and a Pura Belpré Medal. Learn more about her creative process as a writer and artist through new vocabulary words, games, and hands-on activities.
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Scholastic News 2, “Meet Yuyi Morales!,” (Grade 2)*
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Expand your student’s knowledge of how books and stories come together in this special interview between Kid Reporter Cami Cortes and author Yuyi Morales. In this Q&A, students will learn more about what inspires Yuyi and how she brings her thoughts to life in her studio.
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Scholastic News 1, “Frida's Many Faces,” (Grade 2)*
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Share the legacy of Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and artworks inspired by her surrounding natural landscapes. In this special issue, students will learn more about Kahlo’s younger years and how painting shaped her life as an adult. Enjoy a video, skill-sheet, new vocabulary words, and games to help bring this special feature into focus!
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Scholastic News 3, “ My Superpower!,” (Grade 3)*
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Discuss the powers of bilingualism with students in this heartwarming article highlighting Reisli Maldonado Quintero, a young girl who traveled to the U.S. from Venezuela, South America, seeking a new life free from danger, with her family. This special article is available in both Spanish and English.
- Scope, “Long Journey to the Stars,” (Grades-8)*
- Meet José Hernández, whose inspirational story reminds students to never give up on their dreams. Hernández joined NASA’s 19th class of astronauts in 2004, after 12 rejection letters and many years of applying. His story of perseverance, along with the power of family and community support, brings a heartwarming touch to this special season.
*Content available for a limited time only.
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