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Poetry Friday
In memory of a dear friend who's birthday would have been today. You died too young and you're missed every single day. You were a shining light and the world is a far darker and drearier place without...
View ArticleSuper Chicana
Saw this on Ana Castillo's blog which I read religiously and had to re-post. It's awesome.
View ArticleURGENT!!! F1rst Pages Conference
Four New York editors, an agent, and a bestsellingauthor are coming to Connecticut on Saturday, April26th for another F1rst Pages conference, one with anew imprint launching in Fall 2008! One of...
View ArticleCuentecitos News
Adriana Dominguez of HarperCollins has joined Cuentecitos as a contributor and her first post is up. Learn about el dia de los ninos by clicking here.
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10th Annual Walk for Cesar Chavez
I'll be there, will you? Register here.Join thousands in continuing the call for social justice by participating in the 10th Annual CESAR CHAVEZ WALKWalk alongside Chavez family members, students,...
View ArticleLas Comadres and El día de los niños
My comadres over at Las Comadres Para Las Americas have sent the folowing email about a very important teleconference. To learn more about Las Comadres please click here.Queridas comadres...it's...
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Poetry Friday - Save the Tacos!
Ok Gente,For Poetry Friday, I just want to save the LA Taco Trucks and street vendors (mmmm esquites). Sign the petition and I'll love you forever.After all, some of my favorite poets are The Taco Shop...
View ArticleShameless Promotion of the Best New/Used Bookstore in L.A.
Come see this free, fascinating presentation & signing by acclaimed author, Gary Marcus. He's going to have an LCD projector!READ Books Presents:Gary MarcusDiscussing & SigningHis New...
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A History of Western Art: From Prehistory to the 20th Century
A History of Western Art: From Prehistory to the 20th CenturyAuthor: Antony MasonEditor: John T. SpikePublisher: Abrams Young ReadersISBN: 0-8109-9421-6EAN: 9780810994218The publishers aren’t...
View ArticlePat Mora's Bookjoy
Pat Mora, one of my favorite authors has entered the wonderful world of blogging. Her Bookjoy Blog is all about finding the joy in books. She's hoping that we all contribute and comment on ideas for El...
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A Curse Dark as Gold
A Curse Dark as GoldAuthor: Elizabeth C. BuncePublisher: Arthur A. Levine BooksISBN-10: 0439895766 ISBN-13: 978-0439895767Do you love fairy tales? How about re-imagined ones? I do. I’ve always been...
View ArticleLisa Alvarado's New Installation
From my friend Lisa Alvarado, the following bit of news. Congratulations Lisa!!Lisa Alvarado's Mexican Woman's Toolkit, Sin Fronteras is a large floraltote bag hanging on wooden pegs, which visitors...
View ArticleAsk a Mexican at Vroman's Bookstore
Everyone's favorite Mexican, Gustavo Arrellano will be signing his book, Ask a Mexican at one of my favorite Booksense bookstores, Vroman's in Pasadena.Saturday, May 3, 2008 4:00 p.m. Gustavo Arellano...
View ArticleNews from That Yarn Store
Here's news from my local yarn store, That Yarn Store. If you don't live in the area, they have a website and amazing yarns. Be a pal, help them stay in business. Sign up for their newsletter, visit...
View ArticleI Want One!
It's totally cute!Read more at Chronicle books websiteand Chronicle Books has a blog!!
View ArticleWhat Do Children Read?
Interesting article in the Washington Post about the reading habits of children. It may surprise you. There's also a PDF'd 56-page report on the study. Very interesting reading, indeed. The article in...
View ArticleThe Countdown to Book Expo America Begins!
Book Expo America is in Los Angeles this year and I'm thrilled because L.A is my home town. I'll miss New York this spring but I'm happy to be close to home. AmoXcalli will be covering the event each...
View ArticleFundraising for China Earthquake Victims
I read this in my email this morning from the childlit list_serv. I've copied the message and hope it helps.Hello everyone,Below is an email from a University of Illinois student. Please feelfree to...
View ArticleHow Cool is This? Get Your Buffy Fix Now.
I so want the Tarot deck!!Press release from Dark Horse Comics:Buffy the Vampire Slayer Mystical Parlor GamesMILWAUKIE, OR—Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising and Dark Horse Comics are...
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