Hispanic Heritage Month

Margarita Engle is a Cuban American poet and author of many award-winning books for children, young adults and adults. While she was born in Los Angeles, Engle developed a deep love for her mother's homeland of Cuba where she spent many of her summers; most of Engle's stories are written in verse and celebrate her Cuban heritage and deep appreciation and knowledge of nature!

Anthony Ramos is a Brooklyn-native and rising Hollywood star. Many recognize him from his success on Hamilton and the Netflix series She's Gotta Have It. He recently featured as the leading man in the movie, In The Heights—a movie based on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway show of the same name. Beyond Ramos' charm and charisma—and undeniable musical talent—he is a beacon of hope for Latinos, a severely underrepresented group in Hollywood. Ramos does not compromise who he is to fit the Hollywood standard but rather, embraces his appearance and dialect to show young Latinos that people who look and sound like him can star on Broadway and on big screens.

Los Angeles-based culinary couple Art Rodriguez and Stephen Chavez are the creators of popular Instagram account, @latinofoodie. Together, talented home cook Stephen and culinary school grad Art share "original and adapted recipes that are a mix of traditional and modern interpretations of Mexican dishes," as well as travel destinations, local restaurant finds, and Latino chef Q&As.