Two public libraries won this year’s Mora Award, recognizing their exemplary programing for El día de los niños/El día de los libros, Children’s Day/Book Day. The libraries are San Francisco Public Library, CA and Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, KS. … Continue reading →
We were thrilled when John Parra, the illustrator of Gracias/Thanks, said yes to an interview. John is an award-winning illustrator and designer. His artwork has been showcased and displayed in numerous gallery shows in New York, Los Angeles and throughout … Continue reading →
Recently Macarena Salas interviewed Pat and Dr. Ortiz, a professor at the University of Texas/Austin, about bilingual books and education, as well as Pat’s Book Fiesta! This interview is one of a series of national teleconferences produced by Las Comadres,a … Continue reading →
Read Me a Rhyme in Spanish and EnglishRose Zertuche TreviñoALA Editions, 2009paperback (978-0-8389-0982-9) Rose Treviño is the Youth Services Coordinator for the Houston Public Library, one of the largest library systems in the country that serves one of the biggest … Continue reading →
Becoming Teammates: Teachers and Families as Literacy PartnersCharlene Klassen EndrizziNCTE (978-0-8141-0273-2) Charlene Endrizzi’s new book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about strengthening the partnerships between parents and teachers as they work toward mutual literacy goals. She … Continue reading →
