Tag: freedom

Martí’s Song for Freedom: Book Review and Activities

Learn about José Martí, often referred to as the “Apostle of Cuban Independence,” in this bilingual biography written by Emma Otheguy and illustrated by Beatriz Vidal. Written in verse, including…

Independence Day Celebrations

By Julie Yeros

Happy Birthday, America! Americans celebrate July 4 as Independence Day, marking the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Picnics, baseball games, concerts, festivals, food-eating contests,…