The Américas Award, which began in 1993, was founded by the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) to encourage and commend authors and illustrators who produce children’s and young adult literature with themes concerning Latin America. More information can be found on the CLASP website (http://claspprograms.org/pages/detail/37). Each year the award names two winners, honorable mentions and commended titles. The books listed in this document are those books which address issues of relevance to teaching about Day of the Dead. Lists of other Américas Award winning books can be found on the CLASP website.

Chicana poet, publisher and educator Maria Miranda Maloney honors her ancestors through her poem “Blessed." This video is one of the 2021 Dead Poets Open Mic Series created by the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino in collaboration with Mouthfeel Press.

This article is an overview of the life of Cesar Chavez and his efforts to promote civil rights. Access to this resource requires a free educator login.

The National Museum of the American Latino has created this resource as a guide to learn more about the Day of the Dead. Use this Learning Lab as a starting off point to celebrate with your community, family, and/or students. Our on-line learning kit includes general information and the history of the tradition. Smithsonian collections, video resources, music, and hands-on activities for in-school or at-home learning are also included.

In partnership with the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the LAII developed a curriculum guide to provide hands-on art activities and literacy exercises to bring Día de los Muertos to the classroom. This is the Spanish version of the guide.

In partnership with the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the LAII developed a curriculum guide to provide hands-on art activities and literacy exercises to bring Día de los Muertos to the classroom.

This guide to the story Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras by Duncan Tonatiuh provides educators with synopsis, reviews, and lesson activities for teaching and discussing the story in the classroom, complete with a list of related core standards.

The Mexic-Arte Museum proudly presents El Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Educational Activity Guide (revised 2020 edition), which can be used by teachers, students, researchers, and the general public. Compiled by our Museum team working with scholars and other experts, this Guide documents the history of Day of the Dead and the diverse cultures and artists that carry on the tradition. We feature art activities that relate to Day of the Dead, for example: how to construct an altar, make a skull mask, and create paper marigold flowers. ¡Gracias a todos!

In celebration of Day of the Dead, listen to 2020 New Mexico Poet Laureate, Levi Romero, explore the meaning of remembrance in his poem “El día 29 de Agosto.” This video is one of the 2021 Dead Poets Open Mic Series created by the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino in collaboration with Mouthfeel Press.

This resource is a Google Arts & Culture online exhibit on Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) created by the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum. The exhibit includes images accompanied by text descriptions of the artwork displayed.

This resource is a Google Arts & Culture online exhibit on Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) created by the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum. The exhibit includes images accompanied by text descriptions of the artwork displayed.

This resource is a Google Arts & Culture online exhibit on Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) created by the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum. The exhibit includes images accompanied by text descriptions of the artwork displayed.

This lesson plan utilizes filmaking to learn the concept of the 3P's (products, practices and perspectives) of Hispanic culture. This lesson is meant to be taught in Spanish, but can be adapted to other languages. (Thumbnail image was created by the author of this lesson plan.)

Learn about the incredible community-based "Healing Uvalde Mural Project" and how brightly colored murals have transformed downtown Uvalde, Texas, after an unbelievable tragedy.

Afro Boricua poet, publisher and professor Raina León recites “Testimonios” in honor of the dearly departed poet Kamilah Aisha Moon. This video is one of the 2021 Dead Poets Open Mic Series created by the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino in collaboration with Mouthfeel Press.

AfroLatinx spoken word artist Lysz Flo explores imagined futures in their poem “This time”, and reflects on the legacy and love of living and ancestral grandmothers/abuelas through the poem “Wela.” This video is one of the 2021 Dead Poets Open Mic Series created by the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino in collaboration with Mouthfeel Press.