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Gioconda Belli Wins Premio Sor Juana
Nicaraguan poet and author Gioconda Belli’s El infinito en la palma de la mano (“Infinity in the Palm of Her Hand”; Rayo, 2008) was declared winner of this year’s Premio Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, organized by the Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara, or FIL.
Nicaraguan poet and author Gioconda Belli’s El infinito en la palma de la mano (“Infinity in the Palm of Her Hand”; Rayo, 2008) was declared winner of this year’s Premio Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, organized by the Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara, or FIL.
2008 Mora Award Goes to Two Libraries
This year’s Estela and Raúl Mora Award went to two library systems for promoting El día de los niños/El día de los libros (“Children’s Day/Books Day”) on April 30. The Riverside County Library System (RCLS), CA, and the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County (PLCMC), NC, each will receive $1000 and a plaque commemorating their efforts.
This year’s Estela and Raúl Mora Award went to two library systems for promoting El día de los niños/El día de los libros (“Children’s Day/Books Day”) on April 30. The Riverside County Library System (RCLS), CA, and the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County (PLCMC), NC, each will receive $1000 and a plaque commemorating their efforts.
Constructing Duomo Ediciones
With huge corporate publishing houses like Planeta, Random House Mondadori, and Santillana ruling over Spain’s recent market, there was room for a new, but different kind of house to join the scene. Duomo, according to its appointed editorial director, Valerie Miles, “is like an old traditional publishing house, where the authors come first.
With huge corporate publishing houses like Planeta, Random House Mondadori, and Santillana ruling over Spain’s recent market, there was room for a new, but different kind of house to join the scene. Duomo, according to its appointed editorial director, Valerie Miles, “is like an old traditional publishing house, where the authors come first.
Bejarano to B&T; Océano Added to B&T Catalog
Baker & Taylor (B&T) has hired Laura Bejarano, formerly of(with?) Brodart, as their Spanish-language Sales Specialist. In the newly created position, Bejarano will work closely with librarians to help build their Spanish-language collections.
Baker & Taylor (B&T) has hired Laura Bejarano, formerly of(with?) Brodart, as their Spanish-language Sales Specialist. In the newly created position, Bejarano will work closely with librarians to help build their Spanish-language collections.
Sneak Peek—FIL Guadalajara 2008
The 2008 Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara (Guadalajara International Book Fair, or FIL), the most important event for the world’s Spanish-language book market, will take place November 29–December 7. This year also marks the inauguration of recently expanded exhibition halls. The changes serve to better accommodate the estimated 500,000 fairgoers and to offer more exposu...
The 2008 Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara (Guadalajara International Book Fair, or FIL), the most important event for the world’s Spanish-language book market, will take place November 29–December 7. This year also marks the inauguration of recently expanded exhibition halls. The changes serve to better accommodate the estimated 500,000 fairgoers and to offer more exposu...
Savater Named the Winner of Spain's Planeta Prize
On Wednesday, October 15, the Spanish author, philosopher, and political activist Fernando Savater was named winner of this year’s Premio Planeta for La hermandad de la buena suerte (“The Brotherhood of Good Luck”), a novela rich man who hires mercenaries to find a jockey who goes missing before a crucial race.
On Wednesday, October 15, the Spanish author, philosopher, and political activist Fernando Savater was named winner of this year’s Premio Planeta for La hermandad de la buena suerte (“The Brotherhood of Good Luck”), a novela rich man who hires mercenaries to find a jockey who goes missing before a crucial race.
Miami Book Fair Turns Twenty Five
The Miami Book Fair International (MBFI) the nation’s largest literary event celebrates its 25th anniversary with a wide array of panels and book discussions focusing on important Spanish-language authors. As always, the fair also serves to introduce many first-time authors and aims to foment appreciation for Spanish-language literature.
The Miami Book Fair International (MBFI) the nation’s largest literary event celebrates its 25th anniversary with a wide array of panels and book discussions focusing on important Spanish-language authors. As always, the fair also serves to introduce many first-time authors and aims to foment appreciation for Spanish-language literature.
In Overnight Sweep, Janitors at Public Library in Mesa, AZ, Arrested on Immigration Charges
Maricopa County, AZ, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, noted for his tough stance on immigration and lawbreaking, alarmed residents and officials of the city of Mesa with a pre-dawn raid Thursday on City Hall and the town library, the latter resulting in the arrest of three contract janitorial workers who are suspected illegal immigrants.
Maricopa County, AZ, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, noted for his tough stance on immigration and lawbreaking, alarmed residents and officials of the city of Mesa with a pre-dawn raid Thursday on City Hall and the town library, the latter resulting in the arrest of three contract janitorial workers who are suspected illegal immigrants.
Puerto Rican Community Library Receives National Medal
Awarded by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in coordination with the White House, the National Medal for Museum and Library Service is the nation’s highest honor. This year, five libraries and five museums have won the award, including Puerto Rico’s Jane Stern Dorado Community Library (JSDCL).
Awarded by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in coordination with the White House, the National Medal for Museum and Library Service is the nation’s highest honor. This year, five libraries and five museums have won the award, including Puerto Rico’s Jane Stern Dorado Community Library (JSDCL).
Capstone Acquires Heinemann-Raintree
Capstone Publishers, a publisher of children’s books, including bilingual titles, for school and public libraries, has acquired the assets of the Heinemann-Raintree library reference imprints from the international media company Pearson.
Capstone Publishers, a publisher of children’s books, including bilingual titles, for school and public libraries, has acquired the assets of the Heinemann-Raintree library reference imprints from the international media company Pearson.
After Eight Years, REFORMISTAS Meet at the Border
An engaged crowd of 500 people, including 56 vendors in 59 booths attended REFORMA’s long-awaited third National Conference (RNCIII). “Bridging the Gaps: Juntos @ the Border,” took place from September 19–21 at the El Paso Convention Center, TX, just a few blocks from the U.S. border with Juárez, Mexico.
An engaged crowd of 500 people, including 56 vendors in 59 booths attended REFORMA’s long-awaited third National Conference (RNCIII). “Bridging the Gaps: Juntos @ the Border,” took place from September 19–21 at the El Paso Convention Center, TX, just a few blocks from the U.S. border with Juárez, Mexico.
Study of Latinos and Libraries Suggests Ways To Draw More Users
More Latinos than previously assumed use public libraries in the United States, according to a new study, Latinos and Public Library Perceptions, sponsored by WebJunction in partnership with 40 state libraries and conducted by the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI). It also recommends how to draw more Latinos to libraries.
More Latinos than previously assumed use public libraries in the United States, according to a new study, Latinos and Public Library Perceptions, sponsored by WebJunction in partnership with 40 state libraries and conducted by the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI). It also recommends how to draw more Latinos to libraries.
FIL Literary Award Goes to Portuguese Author
Portuguese novelist António Lobo Antunes is this year’s recipient of the distinguished Premio FIL de Literatura en Lenguas Romances. This year’s prize, worth $150,000, will presented to the author during the annual Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara (Guadalajara International Book Fair, or FIL), which takes place from Nov 29–Dec 7 and sponsors the prize.
Portuguese novelist António Lobo Antunes is this year’s recipient of the distinguished Premio FIL de Literatura en Lenguas Romances. This year’s prize, worth $150,000, will presented to the author during the annual Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara (Guadalajara International Book Fair, or FIL), which takes place from Nov 29–Dec 7 and sponsors the prize.
Guadalajara’s Book Fair Invites Los Angeles as Guest of Honor
Organizers of the Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara (Guadalajara’s International Book Fair or FIL) announced on September 9 that the city of Los Angeles has been invited to be next year’s Guest of Honor.
Organizers of the Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara (Guadalajara’s International Book Fair or FIL) announced on September 9 that the city of Los Angeles has been invited to be next year’s Guest of Honor.
In Memoriam—Edgardo Vega Yunqué, 1936-2008
Puerto Rican novelist Edgardo (Ed) Vega Yunqué, the author of 14 novels (eight published) and the founder of the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center in New York’s Lower East Side, died on August 25 in Brooklyn’s Lutheran Hospital. He was 72. Vega Yunqué’s agent, Tom Colchie, informed the press of the author’s death early this month. The cause of death was not announced
Puerto Rican novelist Edgardo (Ed) Vega Yunqué, the author of 14 novels (eight published) and the founder of the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center in New York’s Lower East Side, died on August 25 in Brooklyn’s Lutheran Hospital. He was 72. Vega Yunqué’s agent, Tom Colchie, informed the press of the author’s death early this month. The cause of death was not announced
Maryland County Reverses English-Only Library Policy
Just days after Frederick County, MD, Commissioners agreed to restrict purchases of audio books to those in English, Republican Commissioner Charles Jenkins, the proponent of the new policy, reversed his position last Tuesday. He and three other commissioners voted to eliminate the English-only restriction after Democratic Commissioner Kai Hagen asked the board to reconsider the policy, which was opposed by the leaders of Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL).
Just days after Frederick County, MD, Commissioners agreed to restrict purchases of audio books to those in English, Republican Commissioner Charles Jenkins, the proponent of the new policy, reversed his position last Tuesday. He and three other commissioners voted to eliminate the English-only restriction after Democratic Commissioner Kai Hagen asked the board to reconsider the policy, which was opposed by the leaders of Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL).
Immigrant Nation—How Librarians Select Materials for Non-English Speakers
In its September 1 issue, Library Journal takes a closer look at how public libraries are selecting materials to better serve non-English-speaking patrons in LJ book review editor Barbara Hoffert’s “Immigrant Nation.”
In its September 1 issue, Library Journal takes a closer look at how public libraries are selecting materials to better serve non-English-speaking patrons in LJ book review editor Barbara Hoffert’s “Immigrant Nation.”
REFORMA National Conference III Preview
The REFORMA’s (The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking) third National Conference will be held September 18–21, in El Paso, Texas. With this year’s theme, Bridging the Gaps: Juntos @ the Border.
The REFORMA’s (The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking) third National Conference will be held September 18–21, in El Paso, Texas. With this year’s theme, Bridging the Gaps: Juntos @ the Border.
FIL Lima Draws Robust Crowd
The 13th Feria Internacional de Libro de Lima (Lima’s International Book Fair, or FIL Lima), held from July 24–August 3, registered a remarkable 40 percent increase in attendance and 35 percent increase in sales from 2007, indicating a robust book culture.
The 13th Feria Internacional de Libro de Lima (Lima’s International Book Fair, or FIL Lima), held from July 24–August 3, registered a remarkable 40 percent increase in attendance and 35 percent increase in sales from 2007, indicating a robust book culture.
Lectorum Plans E-Bookstore To Open This Fall
Almost a year after closing its eponymous bookstore in New York City because of a rent increase, Spanish-language book distributor Lectorum, a subsidiary of Scholastic, has announced it is developing online bookstore LibreriaLectorum.com, likely to launch in November.
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Almost a year after closing its eponymous bookstore in New York City because of a rent increase, Spanish-language book distributor Lectorum, a subsidiary of Scholastic, has announced it is developing online bookstore LibreriaLectorum.com, likely to launch in November.
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