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Read in this issue an interview with Leopoldo Brizuela, Premio Alfaguara 2012; plus news and book reviews like Jaime Bayly's latest novel, “Escupirán sobre mi tumba,” and Charles Samuel's “Chicharito”.

“Cincuenta Sombras de Grey / Fifty Shades of Grey” by E.L. James and published by Vintage Books is #1 best selling title in Spanish in the US for week 33

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 33 of 2012 (week ending 08/19/2012).

Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant applications are now being accepted

The library that develops the best public awareness campaign using the National Library Week theme will be awarded $3,000 to promote its library and library services. The grand is sponsored by Scholastic Library Publishing, a division of Scholastic. The deadline to submit applications is Sept. 30.

Call for presentation proposals for HACU’s 10th International Conference are now open

Speaker proposals will be accepted until October 15th. The International Conference will take place February 27 through March 1, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas.

Días de Cine will be presenting “Los años bárbaros” for the next two weeks

The movie, based on Manuel Lamana's “Otros hombres,” is featured at the Días de Cine Reading Club until September 2nd. This initiative is sponsored by the America Reads Spanish program and the American Library Association to promote literature and the Spanish language in American libraries and universities.

American Library Association releases 'Ebook Business Models for Public Libraries'

The report describes general features and attributes of the current e-book environment, outlines constraints and restrictions of current business models, and suggests opportunities for publishers to showcase content through public libraries.

Liber 2012 workshops will analyze the challenges and opportunities of the publishing industry in the digital era

More than 50 conferences and over 100 experts will analyze the challenges, growth opportunities and new business models that are emerging for the publishing sector in this new context, during the October International Book Fair.

Illegal immigrants could benefit from US government's new immigration program

The Homeland Security announced what documents illegal immigrants would need to prove their eligibility for the Obama administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, reports The Washington Post.

“Cincuenta Sombras de Grey / Fifty Shades of Grey” by E.L. James and published by Vintage Books is #1 best selling title in Spanish in the US for week 32

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 32 of 2012 (week ending 08/12/2012).

“Latino Leader” magazine includes HACU president in the 2012 List of the Most Influential Latinos

The July-August edition of "Latino Leaders" magazine features Antonio R. Flores, HACU President and CEO as one of the 101 most influential latinos.

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