Documentary filmmaker Marilyn Agrelo chronicles the lives of several New York City schoolchildren as they get ready for a dancing competition sponsored by the nonprofit group American Ballroom Theater. As the finals of the competition near, the students -- ranging in age from 10 to 11 and coming from both poor and affluent neighborhoods -- make their transformation from reticent novices to confident contestants versed in the Latin styles of foxtrot, merengue and rumba.
Join us at the Central Library on Saturday, September 30th at 2:00PM to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun game of Lotería! This event is for all ages, but seating is limited. Free tickets are available at the Central Adult Reference Desk.
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans who have inspired others to achieve success.
Our Hispanic Heritage, Latinx Voices collection features a variety of titles for every age range across numerous genres, including favorites like That Girl on TV Could be Me! and Quince for younger readers; Clemente and La Voz De M.A.Y.O.: Tata Rambo for young adults; and critically acclaimed tales from the unique minds of Los Bros Hernandez for older readers.
NOTE: Individual title availability will vary by age level, corresponding packages, and geographic rights.
