National Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Matt de la Pena

When is Hispanic Heritage Month?

• September 15th - October 15th

• April 4th - May 4th

• November 5th - December 5th

What was the reason for the selection of the Hispanic Heritage start date?

• It doesn’t interfere with the Day of the Dead.

• It marks the anniversary of independence in five Hispanic countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras.

• It marks the fall season.

When is Mexico’s Independence Day?

• December 5

• January 1

• September 16

When is Chile’s Independence Day?

• September 18

• November 18

• December 18

In what year did Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras.

declare independence?

• 1890

• 1821

• 1776

Lyndon B. Johnson declared National Heritage Week (the predecessor of National Heritage Month) for the first time in what year?

• 1979

• 1968

What does National Heritage Month celebrate?

• The contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American art.

• National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture.

• The contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American music.

When is Matt de la Pena’s birthday?

• February 9

• March 19

• June 27

How did Matt de la Pena make history?

• De la Pena is the first Hispanic author to illustrate his own picture book.

• De la Pena is the first Hispanic author to win the Newbery Medal.

Where was De la Pena born and raised?

• Los Angeles, CA

• Glendale, CA

• National City, CA