Great Billings Book Hunt: Cinco de Mayo!

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Book Club

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Adults
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Viva la Mexico! In May, the Book Hunt celebrates Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Friday, May 5 in 2023, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.*

To commemorate this holiday, read a book by a Mexican author (Laura Esquivel & Carlos Fuentes, to name just two), a book on Mexican history or culture, or a book celebrating Mexican American culture (think anyone from Isabel Allende to poet Natalie Scenters-Zapico).  

This challenge will be open from May 1st - 31st, and badges earned will be eligible for a monthly gift card drawing. Don't forget to click the button if you'd like to be included in a monthly social media post, too.

*from History.com