The Tomás Rivera Mexican American Book Award was developed by the Texas State University’s College of Education to honor authors and illustrators who create literature that depicts the Mexican American experience. Tomás Rivera, a native of Crystal City, Texas, is the first Mexican American to have been selected Distinguished Alumnus at Texas State University–San Marcos. He… Read More Book Award: The Tomás Rivera Book Award
I am merely posing for a photograph. Remember, when the Nomenclature stops you, tell them that—“Sirs, he was posing for my camera, that is all.” . . . yes, that may just work. Juan Felipe Herrara I am merely posing for the camera Poet. Artist. Teacher. Activist. Writer. Poet Laureate of California. “Your friends, and… Read More Male Monday: Juan Felipe Herrara
Today was my last day at the garden. It had to be cleared out before the end of the month, so I went over to pull everything out and thus end my growing season. I was once again gifted with little surprises. A few remaining red and green tomatoes, broccoli and tender sprouts that grow… Read More SundayMorningReads
Celebrate Latino Children’s Literature & Literacy at the National Latino Children’s Literature Conference in March 13-14, 2014. For more information. I received the following information in an email today. Do think about proposing a presentation for this conference and share this information with others you know who may be interested in presenting as well. The… Read More Celebrate Latino Children’s Literature and Literacy
I was stunned yesterday to hear of the passing of Oscar Hijuelos. I knew him through Dark Dude. In Wisconsin, Rico could blend in. His light hair and lighter skin wouldn’t make him the “dark dude” or the punching bag for the whole neighborhood. The Midwest is the land of milk and honey, but for… Read More Oscar Jerome Hijuelos (August 24, 1951 – October 12, 2013)
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