5th Annual San Antonio Book Festival

The 5th annual San Antonio Book Festival will take place on April 8, 2017 at the Central Library (600 Soledad) and Southwest School of Art in downtown San Antonio. The Festival runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The San Antonio Book Festival (SABF), the signature program of the San Antonio Public Library Foundation, celebrates national and local authors and their contributions to the culture of literacy, ideas, and imagination. The free, daylong event is a gift to visitors and the citizens of San Antonio, bringing books to life through author presentations, innovative panel discussions, recipe demonstrations, and book sales and signings. Also included in this fun day of literary entertainment are family activities such as children’s theater performances, a technology area, interactive play and art stations, and a selection of the city’s famous food trucks. SABF offers learning experiences for readers of all ages and interests.

SABF has a Governing Board, Advisory Committee, and Event Planning Committee, which consists of over 40 Volunteer Chairs who oversee 500+ volunteers who help at the Festival. 

 To see the 2017 Book Festival authors visit http://www.saplf.org/festival/meet-the-authors/

TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL

The Texas Book Festival connects authors and readers through experiences that celebrate the culture of literacy, ideas, and imagination.

The Texas Book Festival (TBF) began with a simple purpose: to bring authors and readers together in a celebration of literature and literacy. Founded in 1995 by Laura Bush (a former librarian and then First Lady of Texas), Mary Margaret Farabee, and a dedicated group of volunteers, the TBF set out to honor Texas authors, promote the joys of reading, and benefit the state’s public libraries. The first Festival took place in November 1996 and has grown into one of the nation’s premier annual literary events, featuring 275+ authors of the year’s best books and drawing more than 40,000 book lovers of all ages.

Held each fall in and around the majestic State Capitol in downtown Austin, the Festival features a rich variety of literary readings and panels, book signings, cooking demonstrations, live music, local food trucks, a YA HQ, children’s activities, and exhibiting vendors from across the state and country. While remaining an important showcase for Texas authors, the Texas Book Festival hosts writers from all over the world and is honored to have a national reputation as one of the most prestigious and longest running book festivals in the country.

More than 50 volunteer committee chairs and 1000 volunteers help run the annual Festival, the First Edition Literary Gala, and our literary and literacy events throughout the year and across the state. The TBF partners with other nonprofits, cultural organizations, corporations, schools and individuals to present quality programming to Texans. The Texas Book Festival, a Texas nonprofit corporation, is a 501(c) (3) organization. Since its founding, the TBF has donated more than $2.8 million to Texas public libraries and donated more than 72,000 books to students in Title I schools through our Reading Rock Stars program.

The TBF is proud to present the Festival free of charge, thanks to the generous support of corporate sponsors, foundations, and individuals who believe in the power of reading to change lives.

¡AHORA SÍ! TENT AT TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL

¡Ahora Sí!, the Austin American-Statesman’s Spanish language newspaper, is dedicated to bilingual programming and Latin@ culture. From in-depth literary discussions to children’s storytimes; a close examination at issues of education and voter turn-out; a celebration of Tejana art; and more, the tent will be busy all weekend with engaging authors and conversations.

The ¡Ahora Sí! Tent is located in the center of the Festival, at the intersection of Congress and 11th Street, right next to the C-Span2/Book TV Tent.

Schedule

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

10:00 AM- Bilingual Storytime with 
 RENE COLATO LAINEZ


10:30 AM- Writing the Distance,  REYNA GRANDE and RENE COLATO LAINEZ


11:30 AM- Bilingual Storytime with DUNCAN TONATIUH

12:00 PM- Bilingual Storytime with YUYI MORALES

12:45 AM- New Literature from Latin America,
 EDUARDO RABASA, ANDRES NEUMAN,
MAURO JAVIER CARDENAS and ANTONIO RUIZ-CAMACHO




1:45 PM- Behind the Scenes of Tacos in Texas, MANDO RAYO and JAROD NEECE

2:30 PM-  Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award, DUNCAN TONATIUH and ASHLEY HOPE PEREZ

3:30 PM- Gran Éxito, DIANE GUERRERO and JULISSA ARCE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

11:00 AM- I-DJ Performance, GREG BARRIOS and Ben Olguin

12:00 PM- Entre Guadalupe y Malinche: Tejanas in Literature and Art,  INES HERNANDES-AVILA, NORMA ELIA CANTU, ROSEMARY CATACALOS and CARMEN TAFOLLA

1:00 PM- RAZA RISING: Chicano Empowerment Through Education and the Vote, 
RICHARD GONZALES and GREGG BARRIOS

2:30 PM- Middle Grade Magic and Mystery
, DIANA LOPEZ and RENE SALDANA, JR. 

REFORMA Events at ALA Conference

Learning Times Two - REFORMA President's Program

Every day the demand for children’s bilingual (English/Spanish) books grows as more children in the United States learn Spanish as their first or second language. Books written and illustrated by Latinos/as are important for all children, but also essential to Latino families and the schools and libraries serving them.

How do bilingual books strengthen families, foster empathy, and improve school performance? What are the current barriers to more wide spread publication and use?

Join award-winning authors Monica Brown, René Colato Laínez, Christina Diaz Gonzalez, Angela Dominguez, and Meg Medina as they discuss the importance of creating and promoting Latino bilingual books for children and youth.

Saturday, June 25

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

HYATT Regency Orlando, Room Manatee Springs I

Noche De Cuentos

Enjoy an enchanting evening of performances celebrating the power of storytelling to unite communities. Noche features local voices to national audiences as well as performances by nationally famed storytellers and authors. This NOCHE event will announce an art auction of original art and the prominent Latino children's books illustrators donating their work in support of the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Pura Belpre Award. Enjoy the stories, enjoy the art!

Saturday, June 25

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

HYATT Regency Orlando, Room Bayhill 21

From Vietnam to Syria: Refugees, Their Stories, and Needs 

(co-sponsored by APALA, IRRT, IFLA and REFORMA)

During the Vietnam War, thousands of refugees fled the fighting and political violence in Southeast Asia and came to the United States. Some of these refugees settled in Orlando, establishing what today is the largest Asian population in the region. At the APALA President’s Program, co-sponsored by IRRT, IFLA, and REFORMA, Vietnamese Americans will tell their stories about fleeing the violence for a new life and librarians will share their programs and strategies for helping today's refugees. Many parallels can be drawn between the refugee crisis during the Vietnam War and the current crisis in the Middle East. Join us to discuss what role libraries can play in aiding the millions of refugees and unaccompanied refugee children in their time of need.

Saturday, June 25

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Orange County Convention Center, Room W103B

5th Annual Winterlandia

A messages for Tía Chucha's, Centro Cultural & Bookstore, 5th Annual Winterlandia

Hope everyone is doing well! Tia Chucha's Winterlandia is this Sunday. Events include the children's book giveaway and reading circles. Please join us at the Pacoima Community Center as a storytime reader or just attend. This is a great time to do holiday shopping and books make the best presents :).

Tia Chucha's is working with the 500.00 dollar donation to provide the following titles free for children attending the event. Children will be given one of the three books listed below.

Free Books  

• Charro Claus and the Tejas Kid

• Little Chanclas  

• Loteria: First Words

We are very excited about the Children's Reading Circles which will take place from 12:00 - 4:30 PM. Readings will take place every 30 minutes and the staff at Tia Chucha's selected several of their holiday themed titles for the reading. 

Children's Reading Circle Titles

• Too Many Tamales

• Paquito y Abuelito

• The Spirit of Christmas

• Rosita y Conchita

• 'Twas Nochebuena

If you are interested in reading please use the form to select one (or more) time checks and which titles you would like to read. Organizers will confirm with you asap since the event is this Sunday.

Reading Circle Sign-Up Form  (http://bit.ly/1HTYWHa)

Again thank you for your willingness to volunteer.

Best,

Jennie Quinonez-Skinner

Reference and Instruction Associate Librarian

California State University, Northridge

News n noticias n a letter to the Prez

San Anto news

The Opening Reception for the National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies National Conference to be held in San Antonio (May 20-23) took place this week (March 20). The reception included a Poetry Reading featuring Benjamin Alire Saenz, Nepthalí De León, Inés Hernández Ávila, Evangelina Vigil-Piñón, Reyes Cárdenas, José Flores Peregrino, María Limón, Eduardo Garza and Laurie Ann Guerrero.


Aztlan Libre Press officially unveiled their sixth publication: Reyes Cárdenas - Chicano Poet, 1970-2010, a forty-year retrospective of Reyes' poetry, with L.A. David, VatoCózmico, artwork on the cover of Reyes' book. Any comments about this cover should be addressed to Aztlán Libre, please.

Highland Park, Califas

Melinda Palacio will be the featured reader at Avenue 50 Studio in Highland Park, Califas, tomorrow, Sunday, March 24 at 2pm. 

Modesto, Califas

Saturday, April 6, 2013, 10:30am until 4:30pm, 1550 Crows Landing Rd. Modesto, Calif.
2-mile march from South Modesto to West Modesto Honoring Cesar E. Chavez!

Fresno, Califas
Vigilia Para Nuestros Campesinos: Pasado y Presente/Vigil for Our Farm Workers: Past and Present. Friday, April 5, 2013, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

M.E.Ch.A. de Fresno City and Fresno State are hosting a vigil to focus on farm worker's rights and the history of the struggle of the campesinos. We will have many activities, from danzantes to folklorico to activities for children. We will also have some guest speakers talking about farm worker's experiences. This event is open to everyone!

M.E.Ch.A. de Fresno City y Fresno State será el anfitrión de una vigilia en la que se centrará en los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas y la historia de la lucha de los campesinos. Tendremos muchas actividades abiertas a la comunidad, como danzantes, folklórico, y actividades para los niños. También tendremos algunos invitados que hablaran sobre las experiencias de los trabajadores de la granja. ¡Este evento está abierto a toda la comunidad!

Stopping Keystone XL Pipeline, for now
News from 350.org

What just happened in the Senate this week: The oil industry's Senators did not manage to pass legislation that would force President Obama to build Keystone XL.

Because people all across the country, jumped into action this week, the oil lobby backtracked and held a vote on a nonbinding resolution that says it would be nice to build the pipeline, but doesn't actually do much about it. For that vote, they got 62 Senators to vote with them. As usual, the ones who had taken the most money from the fossil fuel industry lined up to cast their votes—the cosponsors of the bill, on average, had taken $807,000 in dirty energy money.

Estudiantes de UNAM, México

Congress is going on break, and for the next two weeks, these 62 Senators will be back in their home states, doing things like meeting with constituents -- people like you.

Home states are where some of the most heroic work took place the last week -- like Minneapolis, where 150 activists showed up on very short notice at Sen. Klobuchar's office in a snowstorm to tell her to vote no on Keystone, and she did.

Here's how the Senators in Colorado voted 'yes' for the pipeline: Mark Udall - No; Michael Bennet - Yes.

There are two ways to react in a democracy. One is to walk away in disgust. The other is to stand up and say: No more! Capitol Hill is not the center of the world. Around the country this week our friends at Tar Sands Blockade have been actively targeting Keystone investors; faith groups have been hauled off to jail in front of the White House to protest the pipeline; and the divestment campaign has expanded off college campuses and into municipal and state governments. The movement can’t outspend the oil industry, but we can out-organize them. In fact, we have to.

350.org is building a global movement to solve the climate crisis.

Dear President Obama,

[To Nobel Peace Prize recipient Barack Obama about secret targeting of terrorist suspects for death-by-drone and his expanding executive power to kill anyone.]

"Do the United States and its people really want to tell those of us who live in the rest of the world that our lives are not of the same value as yours?
That President Obama can sign off on a decision to kill us with less worry about judicial scrutiny than if the target is an American?
Would your Supreme Court really want to tell humankind that we, like the slave Dred Scott in the nineteenth century, are not as human as you are?
I cannot believe it.
I used to say of apartheid that it dehumanized its perpetrators as much as, if not more than, its victims.
Your response as a society to Osama bin Laden and his followers threatens to undermine your moral standards and your humanity." - Desmond Tutu, South African Archbishop, Nobel Peace Prize winner
[Space is available here if Mr. Obama would like to respond.]

Es suficiente, hoy,
RudyG