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Author Talk: Nuestra América Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the USA

Virtual Event

2025-10-02 11:00:00 2025-10-02 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk: Nuestra América Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the USA Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba & Emily Key will discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history and their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States. Virtual Program -

Thursday, October 02
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-02 11:00:00 2025-10-02 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk: Nuestra América Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the USA Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba & Emily Key will discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history and their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States. Virtual Program -

Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba & Emily Key will discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history and their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.

The stories in Nuestra América cover each figure's cultural background and childhood, and their accomplishments or contributions to American history. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the National Museum of the American Latino, encourages further research and exploration. The museum has featured twenty-three of these stories in its exhibition ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States, the first exhibition to feature U.S. Latino history at the national level.

Featuring beautifully illustrated portraits by Gloria Félix, this is a book that children (and adults) will page through and learn from again and again. A must have for every school and home library to help students understand the American story!

Register today to learn more about the rich history of Nuestra América!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Virtual Program | Author Talk |

Virtual Program


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Tue, Sep 30 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 7:00AM to 6:00PM

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Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba & Emily Key will discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history and their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.
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