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Sharing the Día Timeline
We’re still celebrating Día’s 20th year! We’ve created an Evolving Día Timeline that celebrates the people and organizations that have helped to grow Día and share bookjoy these many years.
Continue reading →Texas Institute of Letters Lifetime Achievement Award
Author Pat Mora has been named the winner of the Texas Institute of Letters’ prestigious Lon Tinkle Award for Lifetime Achievement. This is the highest honor given by the TIL which was established in 1936 to recognize distinctive literary achievement. … Continue reading →
First Book Celebrates Welcoming Week
Hooray for First Book, celebrating Welcoming Week September 16-25! Welcoming Week is an annual celebration designed to raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone–including new Americans! They’ve chosen some books to help you cultivate a welcoming community within your … Continue reading →
September 16: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recognizes September 16 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, encouraging Americans to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and what it means to be a U.S. citizen. On their website, they provide resources … Continue reading →