Celebrating Hispanic Americans

Hispanic Heritage Month was originally observed as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968. It was expanded to a month-long celebration in 1988 under President Ronald Reagan. Traditionally recognized from September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Americans.

The theme for Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 is “Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One.” This theme celebrates the diversity and unity of the Hispanic community in the United States.

There are many ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. You can:

• Learn about the history and culture of Hispanic Americans.
• Attend Hispanic Heritage Month events in your community, such as festivals, art shows, and concerts.
• Support Hispanic-owned businesses and restaurants.
• Listen to music by Hispanic artists.
• Talk to your friends and family about the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month.

In addition to celebrating Hispanic Americans in the ways mentioned above, you can also read about Hispanic Americans’ significant achievements in government. Hispanic Americans in Congress, 1822-2012 profiles Hispanic Americans who have served in the United States Congress. Former member profiles are introduced by contextual essays presenting major congressional and U.S. history events. It provides rarely-seen historical images and much more, such as the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Conference chairmen and chairwomen.

Hispanic Americans have made significant contributions to the United States in all areas of society, including business, government, science, the arts, and sports. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate these contributions and to learn more about the Hispanic community.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually September 15 – October 15. During this important event, the U.S. Government Bookstore invites you to enjoy the many publications available online for and about Hispanic Americans.

There is a great variety of publications to select ranging from materials for the naturalization test to parenting guides such as child safety tips, fun booklets for kids to learn about America’s great national parks and outdoor life, improving on your family’s health, to a manual for managing a responsible business enterprise in emerging market economies and more.

Here are just a few titles in English and Spanish to consider:

Amazing Me: It’s Busy Being 3

In this story, an amazing kangaroo named Joey shows all of the amazing things he can do now that he is 3 years old. These amazing things are called developmental milestones. First steps, first words, and using the potty for the first time are all developmental milestones. Other developmental milestones, like the ones in this book, may not be as easy to see, but they are just as important for your child’s development. This book will show you what to look for as your child grows and develops. Click here for Spanish version.

Preparing for the Naturalization Test: A Pocket Study Guide

This pocket study guide will help you prepare for the naturalization test. If you were not born in the United States, naturalization is the way that you can voluntarily become a U.S. citizen. To become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you must pass the naturalization test. This Pocket Study Guide provides you with the civics test questions and answers, and the reading and writing vocabulary to help you study. Click here for Spanish version.

A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Sealing and Insulating With Energy Star: Sealing Air Leaks and Adding Attic Insulation

Sealing and Insulating your home is one of the most cost-effective ways to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient—and you can do it yourself.

Use This Guide To:

•  Learn how to find and seal hidden attic and basement air leaks
•  Determine if your attic insulation is adequate, and learn how to add more
•  Make sure your improvements are done safely
•  Reduce energy bills and help protect the environment

Glossary of terms is included in this illustrated do-it-yourself guide. Click here for Spanish version.

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HOW DO I OBTAIN THESE RESOURCES?

Shop Online Anytime: You can buy eBooks or print publications —with FREE Standard Shipping worldwide— from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at https://bookstore.gpo.gov.

• Click here to purchase Amazing Me: It’s Busy Being 3
• Click here to purchase Soy Maravilloso: Hay Tanto Que Hacer a Los 3 Anos (Spanish Language Publication)
• Click here to purchase Preparing for the Naturalization Test: A Pocket Study Guide
• Click here to purchase Preparacion Para el Examen de Naturalizacion: Guia de Bosillo (Spanish Language Publication)
• Click here to purchase A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Sealing and Insulating With Energy Star: Sealing Air Leaks and Adding Attic Insulation
• Click here to purchase Guia de Energy Star Para Hacer Usted Mismo el Sellado do los Escapes de Aire y el Agreguemiento de Aislamiento Termico en el Atico (Spanish Language Publication)
• Click here to browse our Hispanics collection

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Order by Phone: Call our Customer Contact Center Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5:30 pm Eastern (except US Federal holidays). From US and Canada, call toll-free 1.866.512.1800. DC or International customers call +1.202.512.1800.

Visit a Federal depository library: Search for U.S. Government publications in a nearby Federal depository library. You can find the records for most titles in GPO’s Catalog of U.S. Government Publications.

Find more than a million official Federal Government publications from all three branches at www.govinfo.gov.

About the author: Blogger contributor Ed Kessler is a Promotions Specialist in GPO’s Publication and Information Sales program office.