Articles, Courses, Discussions, Groups Jennifer Peterson 2009-10-02T20:07:41Z 2009-10-02T20:07:41Z

Each year, Americans observe <a href='http://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/index.html'>National Hispanic Heritage Month</a> from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30&#045;day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100&#045;402. <br /><br />It was great to review the activities from last year. I look forward to hearing what your library is doing this year to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Jennifer Peterson 2009-10-02T20:07:41Z Carol Kotsch 2008-10-13T21:48:22Z 2008-10-13T21:48:22Z

I wanted to share with the community our Hispanic Heritage activities at the Wichita Public Library for 2008. We had a Family Fun night where parents and kids ate watermelons while listening to &#034;Just Rewards&#034; and &#034;Icy Watermelon.&#034; We also made watermelons out of torn paper and had a seed spitting contest. <br /><br />We also had a wonderful turnout for our Quinceañera Fashion Show, where local business donated clothing and hairstyling for area kids to model while a community member narrated the significance of the clothing and the event. <br /><br />Our salsa contest did not fare quite as well, but we had a good response to our trivia contest. Both events had gift cards from local businesses so we could encourage community participation.<br /><br />We&#039;d like to involve our Hispanic Chamber of Commerce next year, and we&#039;d love to hear from others on their activities.<br /><br />CArol Kotsch<br />Children&#039;s Librarian<br />Evergreen Branch<br />Wichita, KS <br />303&#045;8181

Carol Kotsch 2008-10-13T21:48:22Z Bob Watson 2008-06-19T21:00:49Z 2008-06-19T21:00:49Z

You may need to take your programming to them ... the kids may not be very mobile if their parents are not &#040;especially with gas at $4 a gallon&#041;.

Bob Watson 2008-06-19T21:00:49Z Ineavelle Ruiz 2008-06-19T15:18:38Z 2008-06-19T15:18:38Z

Have you considered turning off the children internet computers during your programming hours? It works well with us here in Reading, PA. Usually, the children will attend the program when they realize that they can get on the internet after the program is over. I hope this helps. <br /><br />Ineavelle Ruiz<br />Northeast Branch Library<br />Reading, PA

Ineavelle Ruiz 2008-06-19T15:18:38Z Carol Kotsch 2008-06-18T14:27:09Z 2008-06-18T14:27:09Z

We are frustrated at the lack of attendance by Hispanic children at our summer reading club programs. Our craft sessions, storytimes, magic shows, etc, cannot compete with the Internet.<br /><br />Yes, we&#039;ve done outreach in the community and especially in the schools. I know it takes time to build our audience, but what other suggestions do you have?<br /><br />Carol Kotsch<br />Children&#039;s Librarian<br />Evergreen Branch<br />Wichita, KS

Carol Kotsch 2008-06-18T14:27:09Z Norma S. Gonzalez 2008-05-21T02:42:20Z 2008-05-21T02:42:20Z

Criticas Magazine is another great resource for Latino Spanish&#045;and English&#045;language material. You can find articles on serving Spanish speakers, reviews for adult and children&#039;s, and also booklists for best titles to include in your collection. <br /><br />www.criticasmagazine.com<br /><br />Norma Salinas Gonzalez

Norma S. Gonzalez 2008-05-21T02:42:20Z Laura Staley 2008-04-23T19:38:50Z 2008-04-23T19:38:50Z

Hi Carol,<br /><br />You are in luck. There are tons of great resources out there about recommended Latino titles for kids. Here is a link to a YA ist that was compiled earlier this year by the REFORMA listserv: http://www.reforma.org/YA&#037;20Latino&#037;20Bibliography&#037;20revised&#037;201&#045;2&#045;2008.pdf<br /><br />I would also recommend REFORMA&#039;s Children and Young Adults webpage:http://www.reforma.org/children.htm<br /><br />ALSC also has some great lists available: http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/diadelosninos/diadelosninos.cfm<br /><br />And finally, check out Growing Comunidad: Library Programs and Materials for Latino Youth: http://webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=19681<br />It includes helpful resources and templates &#045; including an evaluation form for Latino Children&#039;s Lit. by Jamie Campbell Naidoo, Ph.D. at the University of South Carolina, School of Library and Information Science. <br /><br />Laura

Laura Staley 2008-04-23T19:38:50Z Carol Kotsch 2008-04-10T18:48:06Z 2008-04-10T18:48:06Z

We are creating a master list of recommended Latino titles for children from all the handouts and pamphlets I have been gathering over the past couple of years. It will be in Excel format and divided into picture book, fiction and nonfiction.<br /><br />We&#039;d like to keep adding to this as new lists are released. Does anyone have suggestions on where to look in order to integrate other lists of recommended titles?<br /><br />We will be happy to share when we have something ready!<br /><br />Carol Kotsch

Carol Kotsch 2008-04-10T18:48:06Z Carol Kotsch 2008-04-09T20:12:40Z 2008-04-09T20:12:40Z

Thanks&#045;&#045;I&#039;m much obliged! We&#039;ll see what can be done!

Carol Kotsch 2008-04-09T20:12:40Z Laura Staley 2008-04-01T19:37:37Z 2008-04-01T19:37:37Z

Hi Carol &#045; Sorry for the delay in responding to your question. I have to admit I was a bit stumped. I asked our curriculum designer Yolanda Cuesta for her insight and here is what she had to say:<br />&#034;Mother&#039;s Day in Mexico &#040;always on May 10&#041;is a very special event but I do not recall that the giving of gifts is a big part of it. Traditionally, children honor their mothers by memorizing and presenting poems in public, a sort of dramatic presentation or recital, not a reading. Schools often organize open air programs where children dramatize their poems. In small towns these are often done in the town placita so everyone gets to see and enjoy the event. There are often concerts and dances as well. But the main way that children honor their mothers is by learning, memorizing, and dramatizing a poem in their honor.&#034;<br /><br />Poetry at the library! Sounds like a great idea. I also asked the REFORMA listserv for thoughts and someone sent me this link: http://www.dltk&#045;kids.com/world/mexico/index.htm<br />It provides great ideas for traditional Mexican craft projects.<br /><br />Please let us know how your event turns out!<br />Laura

Laura Staley 2008-04-01T19:37:37Z Carol Kotsch 2008-03-15T14:41:09Z 2008-03-15T14:41:09Z

I&#039;m already committed to spring programs and can&#039;t add anymore, but I&#039;d like to do something for next year. Can anyone fill me in on traditional gifts that are made for Mom in Mexico? Or suggest something that would work?<br /><br />Carol Kotsch<br />Children&#039;s Librarian<br />Evergreen Branch<br />Wichita, KS<br />316.303&#045;8181

Carol Kotsch 2008-03-15T14:41:09Z Dawn Williams 2008-03-14T21:02:34Z 2008-03-14T21:02:34Z

Laura, thanks for the suggestions. We hosted a great Spanish outreach workshop here yesterday as well.

Dawn Williams 2008-03-14T21:02:34Z Karina Villarreal 2008-03-05T18:58:23Z 2008-03-05T18:58:23Z

YAY!! Thank you so much for posting these suggestions.

Karina Villarreal 2008-03-05T18:58:23Z Laura Staley 2008-03-03T23:59:49Z 2008-03-03T23:59:49Z

Hi Dawn,<br /><br />I know many libraries culminate with a Day of the Dead celebration. Here is a link to an article about Multnomah County&#039;s celebration: http://webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=12123<br /><br />Another library in Texas had a culminating celebration for Latino families that involved having a local photographer come and take a family photo of each family.<br /><br />And here are some great ideas from an article by Criticas from a few years ago: http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6354089.html<br /><br />Please let us know what you end up planning!<br />Laura

Laura Staley 2008-03-03T23:59:49Z Dawn Williams 2008-02-28T22:33:12Z 2008-02-28T22:33:12Z

Does anyone have any outstanding ideas that have worked for you for the Hispanic Heritage Month? Last year we had a photo contest and a speaker and numerous other smaller projects. We want to continue with the photo contest but need a new finale project. Can anyone help?

Dawn Williams 2008-02-28T22:33:12Z Emily Inlow-Hood 2008-02-27T00:14:46Z 2008-02-27T00:14:46Z

I heard once that 20&#037; of Google&#039;s employee time was designated as &#034;thinking time&#034;. There&#039;s something to just sitting and staring.<br /><br />I love your idea &#045; it&#039;s a little like the the idea of localized &#034;READ&#034; posters, which [url /do/Navigation?category=548]Harper College Library[/url] in Illinois created, but instead of using staff, you could use local community members.<br /><br />Emily

Emily Inlow-Hood 2008-02-27T00:14:46Z Carol Kotsch 2008-02-27T00:07:34Z 2008-02-27T00:07:34Z

Thanks! I&#039;ll check into those places.<br /><br />While sitting and staring at the wall today, I came up with the idea of taking photos of Hispanic business owners and community leaders reading a book and posting them on our bulletin board display for the event.<br /><br />Perhaps I need to sit and stare more often.<br /><br />Carol Kotsch

Carol Kotsch 2008-02-27T00:07:34Z Ineavelle Ruiz 2008-02-21T16:51:15Z 2008-02-21T16:51:15Z

Hello Carol, have you considered partnering with a Latino Organization such as Migrant Education? They would be a great resource because they would bring their families to your program. Advertising in the community will also help, and maybe churches serving Spanish Speakers would also be able to help. Also consider ESL teachers. They might be great advocates for your program. <br />Hope this helps, Ineavelle Ruiz &#040;Reading, PA&#041;

Ineavelle Ruiz 2008-02-21T16:51:15Z Carol Kotsch 2008-02-20T20:41:36Z 2008-02-20T20:41:36Z

I&#039;m planning a family night for El dia de los ninos. I&#039;d like to get a couple of well&#045;known members of the Hispanic community to read &#040;pre&#045;chosen&#041; picture books, do some storytelling and have parents and children share stories and put together a very uncomplicated streamer to wave. Any helpful hints/suggestions? I&#039;m thinking of approaching Hispanic grocery stores for help with refeshments. Our library serves the Hispanic community in Wichita, and we&#039;re struggling to get them to attend our programs. We advertise on Spanish radio and newspapers, and promote through schools.<br /><br />Carol Kotsch<br />Children&#039;s Librarian<br />Evergreen

Carol Kotsch 2008-02-20T20:41:36Z Laura Staley 2008-02-19T19:23:03Z 2008-02-19T19:23:03Z

Here are some additional Día resources posted to REFORMANet by Oralia Garza de Cortes:<br /><br />&#034;If you are planning a Dia de los ninos/Dia de los libros program in your library or community this Spring and would like some free materials, check out the enhanced Dia web site at : www.ala.org/dia<br />and take a look at the free materials being offered by Peachtree Publishers, Random House, Tricycle Press and Simon and Schuster. HarperCollins/Rayo will also have a poster but it is not yet available. <br /> <br />To obtain the free materials, you must contact the publisher directly. Direct links to the publishers are also available on the Dia web page at: http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/diadelosninos/partnersandsponsors/partnersandsponsors.cfm<br /> <br />ALA graphics also has Dora the Explorer bookmarks and poster for purchase. See the ALA Graphics website at: http://www.alastore.ala.org/SiteSolution.taf?_sn=catalog&amp;_pn=sub_category&amp;_op=105<br /> <br /> You may also be interested to know that the Association of American Publishers has also complied a list of titles to promote Dia. The two&#045;part list was compiled by their Latino Voices in America Task Force. The list is available at: http://www.getcaughtreading.org/pressreleases/dia_pr.htm&#035;reading&#037;20list .<br />REFORMA is also featured prominently on their Dia press release, also available online at: http://www.getcaughtreading.org/pressreleases/dia_pr.htm<br /> <br />If you see any of these publishers or organizations at state library conferences, at ALA annual, or at BookExpo, please stop by and acknowledge their contributions. <br /> <br />Be sure to register your event with the Dia site and receive up to 200 free bilingual brochures.<br />The brochure will also be available as a free downloadable file. Check the Dia web site for availability.&#034;

Laura Staley 2008-02-19T19:23:03Z