To help the future U.S. workforce compete in an increasingly global economy, a lawmaker wants states to grant certification to high-school students who can demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other language, just like the more than 10,000 students in California that earned the seal for the first time last year.
The weekly literacy for children sessions features stories and songs in Spanish. The activity is among the Bull Run Public Library’s most popular programs this summer.
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 29 of 2013 (week ending 7/21/2013).
The International Book Fair (LIBER) to be held from October 2 to 6 in Madrid, will have a new structure, serving as a meeting place for the largest books publishers in Spanish, and will also open the event to all citizens.
BookExpo America's 2014 Global Market Forum program will feature a new and dedicated focus to books in translation. Among the changes, there will be a day-long meeting of U.S. and international professionals who specialize in translation on May 28, 2014, before the official opening of next year's BEA in New York, Publishers Weekly reports.
To commemorate 500 years since Ponce de Leon first landed in Florida, the 30th edition of the Fair will celebrate the culture and literature of Spain. Some of that country’s most illustrious writers and artists will be in Miami sharing the language, culture and literature of Spain.
Mariela Gal, Miami Book Fair International's Ibero American Authors Program Coordinator, gives ARS all the information you need to know about the authors coming to the fair this year and the events they will be participating in.
During two hours, five experts on Marías' work discussed eleven novels and dozens of essays and articles from the Spanish author. The event, organized by Cervantes Institute and Brown University, and entitled “A Celebration of Javier Marías’ Narrative”, had an audience of more than 200 people.
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 28 of 2013 (week ending 7/14/2013).
Spanish publishing imprints Editorial Vida and Grupo Nelson announced the launch of LiderVision.com, a new online tool focused on Spanish-speaking audiences, that will include free book excerpts, pastoral advice and access to an online store that will provide Spanish-language products and titles.
