Category Archives: Dia

Storytime Gangnam Style

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Jeanette Larson

It’s hard to avoid the latest viral video that has spawned a ton of parodies and comical dance moves. A few weeks ago I was on a cruise ship and Gangnam was the hit of the karaoke club. The original … Continue reading →

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National Hispanic Heritage Month and Dia

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Jeanette Larson

I’ve always been a little more attuned to Mexico’s Independence Day than might be expected because it is also my birthday. But I recently found out that September 16, along with the independence days for six other Latin American countries, … Continue reading →

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Polyglot Books

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Jeanette Larson

For years librarians have sought out bilingual books–books that included both English and another language. We continue to do so and, in fact, several recent posts on listservs have asked for potential sources for these bilingual books. They are seen … Continue reading →

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Did You Have a Great Día?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Jeanette Larson

It’s been a couple of month’s since most libraries held their celebration culminating El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) sometime around April 30. And most of us have moved on to summer reading programs. … Continue reading →

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Music Makes the World Go Round

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jeanette Larson

There has been a lot of conversation recently on listservs and social media about using music in programming, especially bilingual or multicultural programming. Music plays a big role in early literacy and language development and studies have shown that music … Continue reading →

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It’s a Great Dia!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jeanette Larson

Sixteen years ago a handful of libraries in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas held the first El día de los niños/El día de los libros celebrations. Quickly the idea of an observance to celebrate children and literacy, particularly aimed at linking all … Continue reading →

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One Week Til Día!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Dan Rude

In one week, on April 30th, libraries all over the country will be participating in El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), the annual celebration of children, books, and culture. This year, over 400 libraries … Continue reading →

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Sweet 16

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Jeanette Larson

My family moved a lot and we moved right before my 16th birthday so I don’t recall ever having a sweet sixteen  party.  We had just moved a few weeks before my birthday and I didn’t know many people. Maybe … Continue reading →

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