Chicago played a significant role in the secret Operation Pedro Pan, which brought thousands of children from Communist Cuba to the US, and was the largest exodus of unaccompanied minors in history.

In honor of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we spoke with four authors about how they foregrounded different aspects of culture and history in their new and recent books for young readers.

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and Cuba Libre Restaurant joined PHL17 with foods you can enjoy not only this month but also all year long! “This month is especially important for us because it gives us opportunity to show our heritage,