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			Author/illustrator Amelia Lau Carling talks about growing up in Guatemala, in a Chinese household, and the books her childhood experiences inspired...

			Author René Colato Laínez talks about coming to the United States as a teenager, from El Salvador, his challenges and accomplishments ever since, and his latest book, I am René, the Boy (illustrated by Fabiola Graullera Ramirez), winner of the International Latino Book Award for Best Bilingual Picture Book...




			Her beautifully crafted artwork stands out, whatever theme she is tackling, and is at its best when richly evoking family life, and her native Colombian culture...

Tales Our Abuelitas Told:
A Hispanic Folktale Collection

by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy, illustrated by Felipe Dávalos, Viví Escrivá, Susan Guevara and Leyla Torres (Atheneum, 2005).

In Tales Out Abuelitas Told, Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy's retellings are a treasure deeply rooted in collective memory and heritage.

Most of these tales are believed to have crossed the Atlantic from Spain, spreading throughout the Spanish-speaking territories in the Americas to become part of everyone's heritage.

This handsome volume is sure to provide grandparents and their grandchildren with all they need to build lifetime memories... Well, all but grandmother's lap.

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			It's Hispanic Heritage Month! The very foundation of today's Hispanic culture rests on the original immigrants and the twenty great nations that have contributed to the rich tapestry we call Hispanic America, each one of them a microcosm of cultures and traditions in itself. With the increased numbers of Hispanic Americans comes increased cultural influence, but also more widespread stereotypes. We hope the books we highlight here can help children understand more about their rich heritage and that of their peers... Personal Views: "Bilingual Storytime: 10 Best Books To Read to a Young Audience" by Ana-Elba Pavon "Wisdom and Heritage: Stories about grandparents and their grandchildren" by Aline Pereira. Resources: International Latino Book Awards , Colorín Colorado, and more... Reading lists: lots of new additions to the "About Latinos" section... New book reviews from Papertigers: from the award-winning I'm René, the Boy to Deborah Ellis' I am a Taxi, this section is packed full with new good reads. What do you think?... ¿Será verdad?


			Eventful world : Kahani Magazine 2nd Annual Young Writers' Contest Storytellers between the ages of 6-11 are invited to submit a 500-word short story to the magazine. There's no set theme, but the story must use the words 'cousin', 'river' and 'turmeric'. Deadline is Dec 17. Children’s Book Week – Nov 13-19 Through Children's Book Week, the Children's Book Council (U.S.A) introduces young people to new authors and ideas in schools, libraries, homes and bookstores (CBC). TD Canadian Children’s Book week – Nov 18-25 TD Canadian Children's Book Week is the single most important bilingual, national event celebrating Canadian children's books and the importance of reading (CCBW). Award news: The Happiness of Kati, by Thai author Jane Vejjajiva, was the winner of one of the most prestigious literary awards in Asia, the 2006 SEA Writers Award, amidst some controversy over whether a work of children's literature should qualify for the honor. We say YES! (SEA) Governor General Literary Awards' finalists announced!