http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:04:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/09/yasmin-vizcaino-miss-hispanic-oklahoma-state-university-2009-and-the-stillwater-public-library-are-joining-to-provide-information-and-resources-to-permanent-hispanic-residents-who-want-to-become-uni/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/09/yasmin-vizcaino-miss-hispanic-oklahoma-state-university-2009-and-the-stillwater-public-library-are-joining-to-provide-information-and-resources-to-permanent-hispanic-residents-who-want-to-become-uni/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:29:29 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66386 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66386 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/guest-columnist-sergio-troncoso-is-the-texas-library-association-excluding-latino-writers/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/guest-columnist-sergio-troncoso-is-the-texas-library-association-excluding-latino-writers/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:36:03 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66100 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66100 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/bilingual-young-adult-author-to-address-children-at-library-rene-saldana-jr-texas/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/bilingual-young-adult-author-to-address-children-at-library-rene-saldana-jr-texas/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:13:34 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62158 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62158 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/17/newark-public-library-opens-homage-to-peru-this-september/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/17/newark-public-library-opens-homage-to-peru-this-september/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:26:57 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=61346 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=61346 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/08/stacking-the-shelves-to-draw-in-latinos-new-britain-public-library/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/08/stacking-the-shelves-to-draw-in-latinos-new-britain-public-library/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:13:09 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=60455 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=60455 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/07/16/a-fundraising-campaign-is-under-way-in-san-antonio-to-build-a-new-library-and-museum-dedicated-to-teaching-the-history-of-hispanic-culture-in-texas-the-hispanic-heritage-center/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/07/16/a-fundraising-campaign-is-under-way-in-san-antonio-to-build-a-new-library-and-museum-dedicated-to-teaching-the-history-of-hispanic-culture-in-texas-the-hispanic-heritage-center/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:36:44 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=56688 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=56688 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/23/web-surfers-all-over-the-world-can-now-buy-printed-copies-of-85-works-from-among-the-18000-available-at-the-biblioteca-digital-hispanica-hispanic-digital-library-thanks-to-a-new-print-on-demand-ser/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/23/web-surfers-all-over-the-world-can-now-buy-printed-copies-of-85-works-from-among-the-18000-available-at-the-biblioteca-digital-hispanica-hispanic-digital-library-thanks-to-a-new-print-on-demand-ser/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:24:38 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=55150 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=55150 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/16/latino-authors-and-illustrators-honored-for-outstanding-works-in-children%e2%80%99s-literature-recipients-of-prestigious-pura-belpre-medal-accept-awards-sign-winning-books/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/16/latino-authors-and-illustrators-honored-for-outstanding-works-in-children%e2%80%99s-literature-recipients-of-prestigious-pura-belpre-medal-accept-awards-sign-winning-books/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:32:38 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=54390 "Hundreds will gather for an event that celebrates the most influential Latino authors and illustrators of children’s literature. The Pura Belpré Celebración will serve as a national backdrop for the presentation of the coveted Pura Belpré Medal, an award that recognizes Latino authors and illustrators of children’s literature. The event will take place from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at the Hilton Chicago Hotel, Continental Ballroom A/B, and is one of the many American Library Association (ALA) Annual conference events taking place from July 9 – 15.

Given annually, the Pura Belpré Medal is awarded to a Latino writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. The award is known worldwide for the high quality it represents, and serves as a guideline for educators, parents and bookstores for the best of the best in Latino themed children’s literature.

The event will honor the following 2009 Belpré Medal winners and honorees:

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Margarita Engle, author of “The Surrender Tree: Poems of Cuba’s Struggle for Freedom,” published by Henry Holt.
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Yuyi Morales, author and illustrator of “Just in Case: A Counting Book and Spanish Alphabet,”a Neal Porter Book published by Roaring Brook Press.
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Francisco Jiménez, author of “Reaching Out,” published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Lucía González and Lulu Delacre, author and illustrator of “The Storyteller’sCandle/ La Velita de los Cuentos,” published by Children’s Book Press.
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Rudy Guitierrez, illustrator of “Papa and Me,” written by Arthur Dorros, published by Rayo, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
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Amy Córdova, illustrator of “What Can You Do With a Rebozo?” written by Carmen Tafolla, published by Tricycle Press, an imprint of Ten Speed Press.
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Oralia Garza de Cortés, co-founder of Pura Belpré Medal Award

Event highlights include a musical performance by students from Our Lady of Guadalupe Ballet Folklorico and participating authors will sign copies of their award-winning books. Celebración speakers will include 2009 Pura Belpré Medal recipients; Luis Chaparro, president, REFORMA; Pat Scales, president, ALSC; and Claudette McLinn, chair, 2009 Pura Belpré Medal Award Selection Committee.

The Pura Belpré Medal is named in honor of Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian from the New York Public Library. As a children's librarian, storyteller and author, she enriched the lives of Latino children through her pioneering work of preserving and disseminating Puerto Rican folklore. The award is given by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), and co-sponsored by the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking (REFORMA).

For more information regarding the Pura Belpré Medal please visit http://tinyurl.com/Belprémedal.

ALSC is the world’s largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. With a network of more than 4,200 children’s and youth librarians, literature experts, publishers and educational faculty, ALSC is committed to creating a better future for children through libraries. To learn more about ALSC, visit their Web site at www.ala.org/alsc.

Founded in 1971, REFORMA is committed to promoting the development of library collections that include Spanish language and Latino oriented collections; advocating for library services and programs that meet the needs of the Latino community; educating the Latino population of the availability of library resources; and the recruitment of bilingual and bicultural library professionals and support staff. For more information on REFORMA, visit www.reforma.org." Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=54390 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/03/09/mexico-citys-recently-reopened-biblioteca-vasconcelos-is-an-outstanding-example-of-a-contemporary-digital-age-library-not-to-mention-a-significant-display-of-mexicos-modern-architectural-movement/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/03/09/mexico-citys-recently-reopened-biblioteca-vasconcelos-is-an-outstanding-example-of-a-contemporary-digital-age-library-not-to-mention-a-significant-display-of-mexicos-modern-architectural-movement/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:58:55 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=50723 HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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My readers say it best: "love it," "addictive,""useful," "great," & "invaluable." - View quotes & testimonials]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=44045 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/09/03/hispanic-heritage-month-will-be-celebrated-from-sept-16-through-oct-16-at-the-abilene-public-library-the-theme-for-this-year-is-%e2%80%9cgetting-involved-our-families-our-community-our-nation/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/09/03/hispanic-heritage-month-will-be-celebrated-from-sept-16-through-oct-16-at-the-abilene-public-library-the-theme-for-this-year-is-%e2%80%9cgetting-involved-our-families-our-community-our-nation/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:21:15 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/09/03/hispanic-heritage-month-will-be-celebrated-from-sept-16-through-oct-16-at-the-abilene-public-library-the-theme-for-this-year-is-%e2%80%9cgetting-involved-our-families-our-community-our-nation/ http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=43401 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/19/zon-del-barrio-direct-from-ny-to-columbus-ohios-music-in-the-air/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/19/zon-del-barrio-direct-from-ny-to-columbus-ohios-music-in-the-air/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:42:43 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/19/zon-del-barrio-direct-from-ny-to-columbus-ohios-music-in-the-air/ "Spanish Harlem's Own > Zon del Barrio > opens for Puerto Rico's Andy Montañez @ Columbus, Ohio's largest festival Music in the Air Friday, June 20, 2008 5 - 11 p.m. Columbus, Ohio Downtown Genoa Park Food- Marketplace – Dance For ticket information: 614.645.3800 Tickets are also available at all Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase tickets by phone, please call (614) 431-3600 or (614) 469-0939. Additional service fees apply to tickets purchased through Ticketmaster or by phone. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets for lawn seating. Coolers, chairs, tents, pets, and umbrellas are not permitted. * Friday admission is FREE for children 10 and under If rain location is necessary, the concert will be moved to the Palace Theater (34 W. Broad Street). Palace Theater will also be general admission seating. New York, NY –June 18, 2008 – Hispanic Magazine calls "Spanish Harlem's Zon del Barrio, an outfit steeped in nostalgia while exploding into the future." Featuring Fania All Star legend, Yomo Toro and Cortijo alum, singer/songwriter Sammy Ayala, ZDB brings it's foot-stomping Latin dance drive from the streets of Spanish Harlem to Global Stages. Zon del Barrio's debut CD, Cortijo's Tribe / La Tribu de Cortijo, has been rated among the top ten of 2007 by Radio France, Venezuela's El Magazine de la Salsa, Cali, Colombia and South Florida's radio stations. A high octane dance band, Zon del Barrio is an innovative and dynamic New York Latin music band that brings the dance music from the streets of Latin New York to the stage. From the plena (popular during the turn of the last century) to the saucy strains of salsa amid the back beat of reggaeton laced with jazz, Zon del Barrio brings the beat of the streets to the hearts of dancers everywhere. An intergenerational band whose members range from 16 to 75, Zon del Barrio was founded and is led by Latin music historian, writer, composer and musician Aurora Flores with musical director David Fernandez. Zon del Barrio's Cortijo's Tribe: La Tribu de Cortijo features two masters of Afro-Puerto Rican music, Yomo Toro, the King of the cuatro (the national 10-stringed guitar of the island) and an original member of Cortijo y Su Combo: Sammy Ayala. Zon del Barrio is a play on words for the musical genre of "son" found in all the "barrio zon”es of Latino communities world wide. Bringing dance style classic Afro-Antillian music from the barrios, Zon del Barrio bring its energizing, foot stomping, funk based classic salsa (Afro-Cuban), plena, bomba & boogalu to their “live” performances. "Representin' on 5" Aurora & Zon del Barrio were the houseband for the National Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 8th where the band's music was showcased to millions of New Yorkers and over the television and airwaves. YouTube - Cortijo's Tribe, Zon del Barrio, Sammy Ayala en Carnaval Zon del Barrio pays tribute to Cortijo & Maelo in this concert featuring Sammy Ayala In this finale, Zon del Barrio . MySpaceTV Videos: Carnaval w/Zon del Barrio: Severa by Zon del Barrio Carnaval w/Zon del Barrio: Severa by Zon del Barrio Watch it on MySpace Videos. Upcoming Performances: Sunday, June 29th: Zon del Barrio will be taking the mainstage of the Boston Puerto Rican Day Parade in Franklin Park, Massachusettes where they will be joined by Sammy Ayala, Yomo Toro and 20 dancers from Danza Fiesta's theatrical dance troupe. Visit our websites at: www.zondelbarrio.com Where History Becomes Music & oldskool gets a new beat www.myspace.com/zondelbarriony www.youtube.com/aurorazdb" HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=40175 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/17/ucla-recognizes-an-early-backer-who-had-been-largely-forgotten-reginaldo-del-valles-political-work-played-a-crucial-role-in-founding-the-institution-that-became-the-university-but-few-know-of-him/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/17/ucla-recognizes-an-early-backer-who-had-been-largely-forgotten-reginaldo-del-valles-political-work-played-a-crucial-role-in-founding-the-institution-that-became-the-university-but-few-know-of-him/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:46:10 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/17/ucla-recognizes-an-early-backer-who-had-been-largely-forgotten-reginaldo-del-valles-political-work-played-a-crucial-role-in-founding-the-institution-that-became-the-university-but-few-know-of-him/ "No classroom building or dormitory at UCLA is named after Reginaldo Francisco del Valle. Nor does any plaza, fountain, auditorium or library wing bear the name of the state legislator and Los Angeles civic activist who died in 1938 at age 84.

The name does not register with most UCLA professors, and the school's official history mentions Del Valle just once, only in passing.

Such an omission is historically and morally wrong, contends UCLA medical school professor David Hayes-Bautista. For the past several years, Hayes-Bautista has been crusading to gain recognition for what he describes as Del Valle's crucial role in founding the state teachers college that later became the University of California's first campus in Los Angeles." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=40060 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/05/attorney-referral-website-targets-spanish-speakers-hispanic-mpr/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/05/attorney-referral-website-targets-spanish-speakers-hispanic-mpr/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:45:01 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/05/attorney-referral-website-targets-spanish-speakers-hispanic-mpr/ "LegalMatch has begun translating a few of the 4,000 pages on its legal matching website into Spanish with the goal of targeting Spanish speaking Latinos searching for legal advice, especially for immigration issues. So far the company has translated its homepage, intake processes for each category of law and some pages of its law library. Plans are in place to translate the remaining pages in the coming months.

“Finding the right lawyer in the United States is difficult enough if you speak English and know something about the law,” said Anna Ostrovsky, general counsel and co-founder of LegalMatch. “If you are not familiar with the United States legal system, and don’t speak English, it’s even harder. We created LegalMatch to empower consumers seeking the right attorney for their legal needs. Making LegalMatch available in Spanish was a logical next move for us.”" HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=39591 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/05/directv-to-launch-azteca-mexico-azm-exclusive-channel-will-air-nationally-on-directv-mas-channel-442/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/05/directv-to-launch-azteca-mexico-azm-exclusive-channel-will-air-nationally-on-directv-mas-channel-442/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:32:17 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/05/directv-to-launch-azteca-mexico-azm-exclusive-channel-will-air-nationally-on-directv-mas-channel-442/ "Azteca Networks, the provider of the fastest growing Hispanic broadcaster Azteca América and DIRECTV, Inc., provider of the nation’s leading satellite television service, announced today the launch of Azteca México, a brand new 24-hour satellite-only channel to be aired through DIRECTV Más in the United States. Azteca México will offer exclusive programming from TV Azteca’s three Mexican networks: Channel 7, 13 and Proyecto 40 and will differ from programming viewers receive on broadcast network Azteca América. Azteca México will air on Channel 442 nationwide and be identified in programming guides as AZM 442, starting Wednesday, June 11, 2008.

Azteca México will offer viewers programs in the U.S. many of which will be shown at the same time as they air in Mexico on TV Azteca. These shows include hit Mexican novelas Todo por Amor and Vivir Por Ti, news from TV Azteca’s own Hechos and the hottest reality and entertainment shows like Poker de Reinas, a racy, fun morning show featuring four beautiful Mexican hostesses and Venga la Alegria, TV Azteca’s leading morning show.

“Azteca México will complement our successful broadcast network and together, the two channels will form Azteca Networks, the most sought-after Mexican programming package in the United States,” assured Azteca Networks CEO, Adrian Steckel. “Azteca México is aimed at a specific segment of the market – the viewer who craves that daily Mexican connection, with newscasts, novelas and entertainment programs offered the same day they air in Mexico.”

“Now for the first time ever, friends and family in Mexico and the U.S. can watch top-rated Mexican programming at the same time. No other Spanish-language content provider can offer this experience,” said John de Armas, vice president, WORLDDIRECT, DIRECTV, Inc. “The addition of Azteca México to DIRECTV’s robust Spanish and English programming packages gives the U.S. Latino community an exclusive television experience in the comfort of their own home.”

To celebrate the new network’s launch, Azteca América and DIRECTV, Inc. will co-host a star-studded, private VIP reception on Thursday, June 12, 2008 in Hollywood, CA. Stars will arrive on the red carpet and enjoy an evening of cocktails and entertainment. Celebrities scheduled to attend include: Pati Chapoy (Ventaneando América), Renán Almendárez Coello "El Cucuy" (Azte Pa' Cá), Javier Alatorre (Hechos), Yahir (La Academia), Claudia Álvarez (Bellezas Indomables), Diego Olivera (Vivir Por Ti), Omar Fierro (Vivir Por Ti), Fernando del Solar (Venga la Alegría), Mónica Castañeda (Famosos en Jaque), Eduardo Xol (ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), Emiliano Diez (formerly with The George Lopez Show). There will be red carpet fashion commentary by Patti López (93.9 FM) and more! For press credentials please see contacts below.

The distribution agreement is a major win for Azteca Networks, following the March 2008 agreement to nationally distribute Azteca América’s Pacific feed on DIRECTV Channel 441. Azteca México programming will be available nationwide and accessible to DIRECTV Más customers at no additional charge.

" HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=39568 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/03/la-bloga-evaluation-of-the-6th-annual-national-latino-writers-conference/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/03/la-bloga-evaluation-of-the-6th-annual-national-latino-writers-conference/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:41:41 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/03/la-bloga-evaluation-of-the-6th-annual-national-latino-writers-conference/ "The sixth annual National Latino Writers Conference that convened May 21, 2008, at Alburquerque's National Hispanic Cultural Center was an envy-producing experience for a writer out of Los Angeles.

El Lay lacks anything like the NHCC. Not at UCLA, nor USC, not in outlying places like UCSB nor CSUN does a person find a facility dedicated to Chicana Chicano Latina Latino arts. The NHCC's art gallery and museo, theatre, exquisite lecture halls, the uniquely fashioned Torreón, full-service restaurant, gift shop, administrative offices, library, and upcoming classroom wing, in a single location, define what a cultural center should be while reflecting what public-private commitment looks like. And self-respect. And love." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=39473 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/03/national-council-of-la-raza-and-lowe%e2%80%99s-team-up-to-build-libraries-in-charter-schools/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/03/national-council-of-la-raza-and-lowe%e2%80%99s-team-up-to-build-libraries-in-charter-schools/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:34:14 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/03/national-council-of-la-raza-and-lowe%e2%80%99s-team-up-to-build-libraries-in-charter-schools/ "An initiative to develop and improve five school libraries within the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., School Network in partnership with the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation was announced today. The NCLR was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Lowe’s to construct and supply the libraries scheduled for completion in August.

Unlike traditional public schools, public charter schools, like those in the NCLR School Network, lack resources like on-campus libraries because they receive approximately 20 percent less in per-student public funding than other schools in their respective districts. The support from the Lowe’s grant will help fill funding gaps, give the faculties and staffs the necessary tools to enrich students’ academic development and engage and involve parents and the community in school activities.

“All students should have access to library resources without having to leave their school building or school grounds,” said Janet Murguia, NCLR president and CEO. “NCLR applauds Lowe’s commitment to making this a reality for schools across the country.”

“Lowe’s is committed to recognizing and supporting efforts that enrich the lives of our neighbors and customers,” said Larry D. Stone, chairman of Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation. “By supporting organizations like the National Council of La Raza, we are contributing to a cause that’s important to our customers and employees and helping build a stronger foundation for the children who will be tomorrow’s employees, homeowners and community leaders.”

Raul Yzaguirre School for Success in Brownville, Texas; Erie Elementary Charter School in Chicago, Ill.; Academia Avance Charter Public School in Los Angeles, Calif.; Amber Charter School in New York, N.Y. and El Sol Science and Arts Academy in Santa Ana, Calif. will each receive $20,000 to help build and supply a library with the proper furniture, materials and books.

Since its inception in 1957, Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has helped communities nationwide through employee volunteerism and financial contributions. Lowe’s and the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation together contributed more than $27.5 million to support community and education projects across the United States and Canada in 2007.
" HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=39469 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/27/program-helps-latinos-teach-kids-to-read-bridgeport-connecticut/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/27/program-helps-latinos-teach-kids-to-read-bridgeport-connecticut/#comments Tue, 27 May 2008 17:04:20 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/27/program-helps-latinos-teach-kids-to-read-bridgeport-connecticut/ "So when Rodriguez heard about Lee y sers, a national program to help Latino parents teach their children how to read, she jumped at the chance to participate in the free six-week workshop at the Bridgeport Public Library.

Rodriguez said she and her husband, Ruben, who came to Connecticut from Uruguay seven years ago, "are conscious of the importance of reading for children." But they weren't sure how to engage their son in bilingual learning.

The workshops have showed them ways to make reading fun for Sergio, who has already acquired a love for books, Rodriguez said. The Lee y sers program - Read and You Will Be - was created by Scholastic, in collaboration with the National Council of La Raza and the Verizon Foundation." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=39142 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/22/artist-jesus-moroles-to-create-large-scale-sculpture-on-prexys-pasture-university-of-wyoming/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/22/artist-jesus-moroles-to-create-large-scale-sculpture-on-prexys-pasture-university-of-wyoming/#comments Thu, 22 May 2008 15:03:38 +0000 tomasz http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/22/artist-jesus-moroles-to-create-large-scale-sculpture-on-prexys-pasture-university-of-wyoming/ "Artist Jesus Moroles will be in Laramie the week of May 27-30 to create a new, interactive work for "Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational." His work, "Granite Windows," will be located on Prexy's Pasture.

Made from a found steel tank, "Granite Windows" references the extractive industries of Wyoming. Eight feet in diameter and seven feet tall, the tank will be lined in polished granite and rotate on its base." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=39013 0