The following information was posted to the AFAS listserv today. In checking the credibility of this organization prior to posting, I found that one of Women Makes Movies‘ aquisitions (“Rough Aunties”) just won the World Cinema Documentary Prize at Sundance and this is the third year in a row for one of their acquisitions to… Read More Women Makes Movies
Title: A Wish After Midnight Author: Zetta Elliott Publisher: Zetta Elliott, 2008 Main character: Genna Colon Genna’s mother probably never told her to be careful what she wished and she probably never told Genna that she was beautiful, or smart or a wonderful daughter. Mom was too busy struggling with a son and a daughter… Read More book review: A Wish After Midnight
From LaBloga, I see the International Book Awards are now accepting nominations. Winners will be announced in May at BookExpo America. More information can be found on the Latino Book & Family Festival website. Last year’s YA winners: There’s a Coqui in My Shoe – Marisa deJesús Paolicelli – Chi Chi Rodriguez Books 2nd Place:… Read More International Latino Book Awards
If you’re trying to find something to do this summer, consider the NEH Summer Workshops for educators. A couple of summers ago, I participated in the wonderful Pearl Harbor workshop hosted by the EastWest Center in Honolulu and have to say it was one of the most incredible opportunities I’ve had. This year’s list of… Read More Summer Educator Workshops
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