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Liber 2012, 30th International Book Fair starts tomorrow

The Fira de Barcelona will be hosting a new edition of Liber, the biggest trade fair for the publishing industry in Spain and one of the most important events for the Spanish-language publishing sector, October 3 to 5, 2012.

Días de Cine features “El Sur” for the next two weeks

The movie, based on Adelaida García Morales' novel is featured at the Días de Cine Reading Club until October 14th. 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.

ARS' latest newsletter is now available

The 73rd issue features new releases like "Cartas de Cortázar, 1" by Julio Cortázar and "El libro secreto de Frida Kahlo" by F.G. Haghenbeck, an interview with Ana Eulate, founder of "Cuento de Luz," and Susan Sarandon as "Amigo del Español."

Read the “Manifesto for 21st Century School Librarians”

The document by Joyce Valenza, an American school librarian, shows a projection of the 21st century school librarian and provides a number of requirements that today's professional in charge of school libraries should fulfill, reports the Children's Literacy Lab.

The latest edition of Tintafresca newsletter is now available

This issue features interviews with Michael Neale and chef Yvan Lemione, plus reviews like Ioan Grillo's “El narco” and lots of news.

CCE Miami invites to the opening ceremony of Eugenio Florit Library

The cocktail-evening to celebrate the opening will be October 2nd, 7 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Español Miami's headquarters.

rtve.es' La Estación Azul de los Niños” celebrates its 50th show

The children's radio show celebrates its 50th show with Pulgarcito (“Tom Thumb” in English), sing-a-long with Clan and Dibo the dragons, storytelling oral traditions and much more.

MSNBC features a video on the advantages of bilingual education

Reporter Alex Witt profiles Geddes Elementary, a dual language school in southern California, and how it is benefiting the students.

The Association of American Publishers responds to American Library Association about e-book lending issues

In a statement, AAP expresses its disappointed about ALA's open letter on e-book lending, Publishers Weekly reports.

“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 38

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 38 of 2012 (week ending 09/23/2012).

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