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“Santa Biblia / Holy Bible: Reina-Valera 1909” published by Barbour Publishing is #1 best selling title in Spanish in the US for week 27

Nielsen BookScan, part of the Nielsen Company (US) LLC, and America Reads Spanish (ARS) present the free, weekly list of the Spanish bestseller titles in the US Market for week 27 of 2014 (week ending 7/6/2014).

Dual-language programs are growing in Arizona public schools

In kindergarten, Arizona students learn to spell simple, frequently used words, count by fives and so many other useful skills, but in some public schools, many now also learn a second language through dual-language immersion programs.

Author Norma Tamayo named award winning author by the International Latino Book Awards

Pennsylvania author Norma Tamayo has been named an Award Winning Author for her young adult novel “A Girl Named Nina,” by the International Latino Book Awards, the largest in the United States celebrating achievements in Latino literature and culture.

Registration is open for Liber 2014

The 32 edition of the International Book Fair will take place October 1 – 3, 2014 at Fira de Barcelona. Online registration to attend is already open.

Librarians face the challenge of finding Spanish-language materials that will appeal to all users

The Hispanic population in the United States may share the same language but are in fact culturally diverse. This article published by Library Journal points out that publishing and reading preferences are different among Latin Americans, who should not be taken as “one homogeneous block”, and offers some tips to get the right tittles for Spanish-Sspeaking library users.

Spanish writer Juan Gómez Jurado says that he sells more in the US than in Spain

El Mundo interviews the author that called Hollywood's attention after his books became bestseller in Germany and the U.S. He spoke about the digital book market and why he joined the Save the Children campaign.

Penguin Random House completes purchase of Santillana Ediciones Generales

The acquisition brings Santillana into PRH Grupo Editorial, which will operate under this name in Spain, Latin America, and Portugal. The headquarters of Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial will remain in Barcelona.

“Bajo la misma estrella / The Fault in Our Stars” published by Vintage Español is #1 best selling title in Spanish in the US for week 26

Nielsen BookScan, part of the Nielsen Company (US) LLC, and America Reads Spanish (ARS) present the free, weekly list of the Spanish bestseller titles in the US Market for week 26 of 2014 (week ending 6/29/2014).

Tax changes may lead to more expensive e-books in Spain

A change to tax legislation was announced on Monday, referring to electronic communications and materials, means that users in Spain who download items such as e-books and apps will be taxed in Spain, and not where the headquarters of the company selling the product is located.

The Florida Book Awards has kicked off its ninth annual competition

Established in 2006, the contest recognizes and celebrates the year’s best books penned by full-time residents of the State The competition, in nine categories, is coordinated by Florida State University Libraries, with the support of partner organizations from across the state. All entries must be received no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 and Winners will be announced in February 2015.

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