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Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano dies at 74

The author of “Open veins of Latin America” died on Monday at the Montevideo hospital where he had been undergoing treatment, family representatives told EFE.

Against the myths involving Cervantes’ life

A new biography by Jorge Garcia Lopez unveils intimate aspects about the writer and better helps establishing a connection between his personal life and his literary work.

Samanta Schweblin wins the Ribera del Duero’s IV Short Narrative International Award

The book by Argentinean writer Samantha Schweblin was picked out of 856 different literary works by authors from 32 different countries. The book will be published in Spain by the end of May.

CCEMiami and La Pereza Editions would like to invite you to the book presentation: “Mientras crece el bosque”

Meet Spanish writer Guillermo Corral in person and learn about his novel.

Spanish publisher Edelsa offers special pricing on Spanish language certification programs

Starting in 2015, the Instituto Cervantes offers young students between 11 and 17 a chance to obtain the DELE Spanish language certificate.

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) partnerships with the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management to offer internships

A partnership with the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer internships nationwide, as part of the HACU’s National Internship Program (HNIP). Summer projects are available with the Bureau’s Direct Hiring Authority Resource Assistant Internship Program (DHA-RAIP).

Fernando Marias wins the Biblioteca Breve Literary Award

“La isla del padre” (Father’s island) is Marias’ autobiography that won him the award.

International Book Day at Instituto Cervantes Chicago

World Book Day is a yearly event, celebrated worldwide on April 23rd, organized by UNESCO to promote reading, publishing and copyright.

23% of the books published in Spain are acquired as eBook formats

Digital content production grows 8% in 2014 reaching 80.26 million Euros compared to hard-copy sales which dips 9.7%

A majority of English-speaking Hispanics in the U.S. are bilingual

About six-in-ten U.S. adult Hispanics (62%) speak English or are bilingual, according to an analysis of the Pew Research Center’s 2013 National Survey of Latinos. Hispanics in the United States break down into three groups when it comes to their use of language: 36% are bilingual, 25% mainly use English and 38% mainly use Spanish. Among those who speak English, 59% are bilingual.

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