Dear fellow book lovers, Greetings from cold Santa Fe. Yes, temperatures can get much too cold in the high desert. The hills outside my window dusted with snow are beautiful though. I am so excited that my friend, Adriana Dominguez, … Continue reading →
You can read an excellent interview with the remarkable Rose Treviño in Críticas,”Serving Spanish-Language Patrons — A Q & A with Rose Treviño.” Rose is the Youth Services Coordinator for the Houston Public Library, a library system that serves one … Continue reading →
Looking for bilingual holiday titles that celebrate Latino culture? Pat has two backlist titles that are wonderful for gifts or use for holiday programming in libraries or bookstores. Gift of the Poinsettia/ El regalo de la flor de nochebuena , … Continue reading →
The latest ALSC newsletter shared this news: ALSC is revising its El día de los niños/El día de los libros Children’s Day/Book Day) bilingual brochure. The updated material will feature newrecommended book titles and resource Web sites, as well as … Continue reading →
I’m excited to have agreed to serve on the USBBY Board. I have always admired the history and work of this organization which is the United States section of IBBY, the International Board on Books for Young People. Just recently, … Continue reading →
EEK! Are we all feeling: how can it be December, 2008? I hope that you enjoyed a happy weekend with family and friends. I am so grateful for the pleasure I find in being a writer and speaker. Next year … Continue reading →
