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The book industry in 2013 faced a perfect storm

El País offers a balance of the publishing industry of 2013 and also offers a list of the favorite books chosen by its readers.

Indiana State University students experience part of Spanish culture, blocks from campus

The classmates of Spanish 311, Culture of Spain and Spanish America, toured the Indiana Theatre to learn more about the downtown Terre Haute landmark's history with the Spanish culture.

Best books of 2013 according to El País

The Spanish newspaper chooses the best titles of 2013 in three categories: Best youth novels, books for beginner readers, and the best illustrated books.

Two school districts in Washington state emerge students in a second language and culture

The dual-language programs offered through the Pasco and Kennewick school districts are good examples of totally emerging kids in the language and culture of their peers. They don't necessarily teach the kids to speak Spanish or English. They just teach them -- math, science, reading -- and it happens to be in Spanish and English.

Grupo Anaya's January 2014 newsletter is now available

Read about the publisher's latest print and digital releases. This month's catalog also features
the communications section, featuring past and upcoming events, and January 2014 campaigns, with the latest offerings.

Students enrolled in a Spanish language immersion program ten years ago relate their experiences

ACTFL SmartBrief newsletter features an article on students who enrolled in a Spanish language immersion program 10 years ago in a school district in Washington state, now are entering high school. In this article, educators and students reflect on their experiences and how it has shaped their learning.

'Inquebrantable: Mi Historia, A Mi Manera / Unbreakable: My Story, My Way' published by Atria Books is #1 best selling title in Spanish in the US for week 50

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 50 of 2013 (week ending 12/15/2013).

ARS releases the new edition of its newsletter

Learn about the roundtable discussion of the Spanish language book market during the Miami Book Fair International, how Alfaguara has started the celebration of its 50th anniversary, and Adan Griego's experiences at the Guadalajara Book Fair. The newsletter also includes an interview with actress Cote de Pablo, featured in the Amigo del Español section, and the latest books releases.

Dosdoce latest newsletter is now available

The current edition features culture as a gift, the Spanish edition of Global eBock report, new affective technologies and an interview with Nesta group's Juan Mateo García.

Center for the Study Multicultural Children's Literature publishes the best multicultural books of 2013

The center released the list compiled by Dr. Claudette Shackelford McLinn, Dr. Debbie Reese, Lessa K. Pelayo-Lozada, and Patricia Miranda. The featured 33 books are listed in alphabetical order and includes the author, number of pages, publisher and target audience for each title.

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