Tag: books
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L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library holding annual ‘Give a Kid a Book’ program
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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – The Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library’s annual ‘Give a Kid a Book’ program is underway. According to a press release from the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/books-and-literature/l-e-phillips-memorial-public-library-holding-annual-give-a-kid-a-book-program/ar-AA1RdwiQ
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Eau Claire library launches new book collection to help non-native English speakers
There’s a new collection of books at the Eau Claire library aimed at those whose first language isn’t English. Full story: https://www.wqow.com/eye-on-eau-claire/eau-claire-library-launches-new-book-collection-to-help-non-native-english-speakers/article_9812ff49-d394-4c33-8f05-24b6d970e176.html
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Award-winning memoirist to visit HVCC
TROY — Kao Kalia Yang, a Hmong-American writer, filmmaker and teacher, will visit Hudson Valley Community College on Wednesday, April 9, to discuss and share her award-winning books during a … Full story: https://www.dailygazette.com/hv360/award-winning-memoirist-to-visit-hvcc/article_5c4ec47d-2c91-42bb-b15b-e9c57308a8ae.html
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Hmong Diaspora exhibit aims to preserve heritage
The project blossomed to include a collection of books, an exhibit featuring Hmong clothing, artifacts and artwork, and programs exploring the exhibition and Hmong culture. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=687923e0fc1b4b01b2807266d8ebb3ed&url=https%3a%2f%2flacrossetribune.com%2fnews%2flocal%2fhmong-diaspora-exhibit-aims-to-preserve-heritage%2farticle_9b75f38a-9b4f-11ed-8b84-abf4c02ef026.html&c=1142845805254064692&mkt=en-us
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First Book Ups Bilingual Offerings with Barefoot Books
Literacy and education nonprofit First Book has added a World Languages category within its First Book Marketplace—the online site where eligible First Book members can obtain books for underserved … Full story: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/96448-first-book-ups-bilingual-offerings-with-barefoot-books.html
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‘Literacy is Key’ event aims to bring reading opportunities to underserved kids in Sacramento
THERE’LL BE THREE AUTHORS. SEE LAURA, WHO IS WITH SAC CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. SHE HAS WRITTEN SEVERAL HMONG BOOKS IN ENGLISH AND HMONG AND SO SHE’S GOING TO BE ONE OF OUR FIRST BOOK READERS. SO … Full story: https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-literacy-is-key-children-books-reading/62070714
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FUSD students learn about Hmong and Khmer language and culture in Summer Academy class
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Students are leaning into learning more about the Hmong and Khmer cultures and languages. The pages of books are coming to life in Padao Thoa’s class this summer. Students are … Full story: https://abc30.com/post/fusd-students-learn-hmong-khmer-language-culture-summer/14949911/
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Readers and writers: Spring bedtime books for kids
>From children who lived in refugee camps to a little girl who loves moons, a goat who eats everything and grain-stealing mice, here are spring bedtime books for the little ones. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/05/19/readers-and-writers-spring-bedtime-books-for-kids/
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20 books to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Twenty books, including adult fiction, nonfiction, teen and children’s titles, explore heritage and culture of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities … Full story: https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/life/2024/05/01/cadl-book-recommendations-aapi-heritage-month/73518612007/
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St. Paul writer Kao Kalia Yang launching two books in March
Ivy Ave. “The Rock in My Throat” (Carolrhoda Books) is Yang’s real-life story capturing heartbreak and hope in her experiences as a young Hmong refugee navigating life at home and at school with … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/02/29/st-paul-writer-launching-two-books-in-march/