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Spanish Books, May 2012
Chaired by Freda Mosquera, Broward County Library, FL ARGUETA, Jorge. Guacamole: Una poema para cocinar/A Cooking Poem. tr. by Elisa Amado. illus. by Margarita Sada. 32p. (Cooking Poems Series)....
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Building Collections and Connections: A Taste of Latino Culture | Libro por...
Welcome to Libro por libro/Book by Book. I’m thrilled to be writing this new column, which marks the beginning of a new approach to SLJ’s coverage of Spanish-language and bilingual books for young...
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Programs with Pizzazz | Libro por libro
THIS MONTH WE’LL BE TAKING A LOOK AT materials that can be used in a number of ways, but primarily in toddler and preschool storytimes: collections of rhymes, counting books, jokes and riddles, poetry,...
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In the Know: Nonfiction Titles in Spanish | Libro por libro
This month’s Libro por libro column takes a look at Spanish-language nonfiction titles. There are loads of bilingual materials out there that fill a niche, primarily for reports. There is also a...
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Bilingual Storytime Selections | Libro por libro
Every good children’s librarian is always on the lookout for great material. Whenever you see a picture book, you don’t just read it, you ask yourself, What can I do with it? How can I use this title...
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Gateway Books: Getting Latino Kids Excited About Reading | Libro por libro
At the American Library Association (ALA)’s Annual Conference in Chicago, I took part in a panel entitled “Cuentame un cuentito: A Cross Border Look at Books That Inspire Children to Read.” It was a...
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SLJ’s Top 10 Latino-themed Books of 2013
This has been a stellar year for Latino-themed titles for children. Some of 2013’s standouts come from established authors, such as Yuyi Morales, who released what will likely be heralded as her...
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Incorporating Every Child Ready to Read in Bilingual Storytimes | Libro por...
Illustration from René Saldaña’s Dale, Dale, Dale/Hit It, Hit It, Hit It: Una fiesta de números/A Fiesta of Numbers. Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) is an initiative that provides librarians with the...
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Middle Grade Novels for Spanish-language and Latino Lit Collections | Libro...
The true middle grade novel is an increasingly rare phenomenon. With a lot of attention going to young adult literature, it seems as though middle grade readers have become something of an...
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Canciones y Cuentos: Songs and Rhymes for Bilingual Storytimes | Libro por libro
One of the five practices of early literacy is singing, and for good reason: it helps develop phonological sensitivity, supports comprehension, and builds vocabulary. The rhythms and vocal patterns...
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Need Sources for Spanish Books for Kids? Look No Further | Libro por Libro
The demand for Spanish-language educational programs and resources has grown exponentially. One out of every four children in the United States is Hispanic. According to Child Trends, “Latino children...
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YA en español | Spanish Translations of Popular Teen Titles
With the growing need for Spanish-language books, librarians are always looking for ways to serve older teens who are more fluent in their native language. Whether it’s the latest John Green novel or...
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School Libraries Host Events to Welcome ELL Students and Families
An evening event featured bilingual books at West Elementary, Jefferson, WI. Sarah Rao wanted the parents of her ELL students to feel more connected to her elementary school community. So she decided...
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Titles for a Tune-Filled Bilingual Storytime | Libro por libro
Above illustration from LITTLE CHICKIES/LOS POLLITOSby Susie Jaramillo, published by Canticos/Encantos Media. Hablar/Talk. Cantar/Sing. Leer/Read. Escribir/Write. Jugar/Playing. These are the basic...
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International Awards for Spanish-Language Books | Libro por libro
For more Awards for Spanish, Latin American, and Latin@ Kid Lit We are all still giddy celebrating Matt de la Peña’s recent Newbery win. For educators looking for other excellent titles, specifically...
View Article9 Bilingual and Latinx Books for Young Animal Lovers
This past year has seen a number of Latinx-themed works with animal characters. Fictional, informational, funny, serious, sweet, and thought-provoking, here are some of the best.
View ArticleTime Is Ticking: Susie Jaramillo on the Day of the Dead
The author/illustrator/publisher Susie Jaramillo and creator of the acclaimed “Canticos” books talks about what inspired her latest bilingual, foldout, lift-the-flap board book, Little...
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