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FIL Lima Draws Robust Crowd
The 13th Feria Internacional de Libro de Lima (Lima’s International Book Fair, or FIL Lima), held from July 24–August 3, registered a remarkable 40 percent increase in attendance and 35 percent increase in sales from 2007, indicating a robust book culture. More

Maryland County Reverses English-Only Library Policy
Just days after Frederick County, MD, Commissioners agreed to restrict purchases of audio books to those in English, Republican Commissioner Charles Jenkins, the proponent of the new policy, reversed his position last Tuesday. He and three other commissioners voted to eliminate the English-only restriction after Democratic Commissioner Kai Hagen asked the board to reconsider the policy, which was opposed by the leaders of Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL).
Immigrant Nation—How Librarians Select Materials for Non-English Speakers
In its September 1 issue, Library Journal takes a closer look at how public libraries are selecting materials to better serve non-English-speaking patrons in LJ book review editor Barbara Hoffert’s “Immigrant Nation.”
REFORMA National Conference III Preview
The REFORMA’s (The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking) third National Conference will be held September 18–21, in El Paso, Texas. With this year’s theme, Bridging the Gaps: Juntos @ the Border.

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Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire press baron
Big and Getting Bigger
Source: Publishers Weekly Date: Sep 1, 2008
Germán Bernate named International Correspondent for PMForum in Colombia
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Despite Economy, Gen X Still Generous Givers

Even while many Americans are cutting back on discretionary expenses and tightening budgets, one segment of the population is mainta ...
Avoid Using Retirement Funds to Make Ends Meet
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Loida García-Febo, Assistant Coordinator, Special Services/ Queens Library
September 11, 2008
Too Good to Miss: programs at REFORMA National Conference III
The REFORMA National Conference III is quickly approaching. Next week from September ...
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Cultura Crashers
Adriana V. Lopez, Freelance editor and writer,
September 10, 2008
Adios to Puerto Rican writer, Ed Vega
I just got word about Puerto Rican born writer Edgardo Vega Yunqué's death. He...
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Way to go, JD. Very happy for you! Chris P....
Chris Pimental - 8/19/2008 8:50:40 AM PT
in response to El mejor mariachi del mundo. (The Best Mariachi in the World)

I am hispanic, from Panama. I have been travel some states here in America. I love th...
Carlie - 8/12/2008 10:42:33 AM PT
in response to Latino Nation

Hello, my name is Marilyn Griego my husband is great grandson to Dolores Moroyoque oc...
Marilyn Griego - 8/8/2008 11:35:56 AM PT
in response to Luis Alberto Urrea—The Magical Tale of a Family’s History

This novel was excellent in my opinion. We invited the author to the Southwest Florid...
Maria T. Palacio - 7/15/2008 11:01:54 AM PT
in response to Sin tetas no hay paraíso./n/(Without Tits There Is No Paradise)

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Sol, piedra y sombras.

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Top Picks for Hispanic Heritage Month—Titles to Celebrate
Once again we have compiled our top choices for adults’ and children’s books, and videos for Hispanic Heritage Month. This listconsists of titles reviewed in Críticas since September 2007 that successfully explore themes relevant to Hispanics living in the United States and is meant to help librarians, booksellers, and educators plan their festivities.

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FROM THE EDITOR

Publishing in Tough Times
When I read a recent New York Times article about how the recession is affecting Hispanic immigrants, I wound up thinking about the book business.