Celebre!!

by Carmen Tafolla Illustrated by Magaly Morales

Celebrate!Children’s Day / Book Day on April 30 with books from Tricycle Press

El día de los niños / El día de los libros el 30 de abril con la literatura de Tricycle Press

Follow-up to What Can You Do with a Rebozo?, recipient of the 2009 Pura Belpré Illustration Honor.

“The book gave me cosquillas en la panza, the giggles, when I saw it for the fi rst time! What a colorful and jubilant representation of life in el barrio with its costumbres, its people, and the joy of the arrival

of the paletero . . . Carmen is a magician, weaving words and a narrative that captures every rich moment.” —YUYI MORALES, Winner of the 2009 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award

Parents, Here are Some Helpful Reading Hints . . .

Begin when your child is born.•

Decide a regular time each day, such as after meals or at • bedtime.

Choose a comfortable place to sit (such as a rocking chair), • away from distractions.

Read with expression; vary the pace of your reading.•

Involve your child in the reading by asking him/her to point • out objects, talk about the pictures, or repeat common words.

Reread your child’s favorite books whenever asked.•

Be a role model; let your child see you reading, whether it’s a • book, newspaper, or magazine.

Tell stories about your family and culture.•

Your Library is Your Partner . . .

Ask the children’s librarian for book selections.•

Visit the public library regularly, and often.•

Register your child for a library card; it’s never too early.•

Ask about scheduled story hours; after school programs; • summer reading programs.

To encourage parents who are learning English, ask the library • to initiate a parent section.

Suggest ideas to your librarian for celebrating April 30.•

Create bilingual book displays.•

Plan a family literacy fair at the library. •

Display posters and banners that celebrate other languages.•

Library Celebration Suggestions . . .

Purchase additional Spanish and bilingual material for your • children and adult collections.

Invite a children’s folklore dance group from a neighboring • school to perform.

Invite a local storyteller to share community stories with • children and their parents.

Invite a children’s author and/or illustrator to come to the • library on the day of your celebration.

Be sure to publicize the event in English and Spanish through-• out the Latino community: grocery stores, laundromats, churches, schools, etc.

Plan a literacy fair on April 30th; or choose another day prior • to the 30th to launch a week-long series of events culminating on April 30th.

Make your “El día de los niños/El día de los libros” celebration a success!

Check these Web sites for further information and suggestions regarding the celebration of Children’s Day/Book Day:

Children’s Day/Book Day: http://www.ala.org/dia

The Association for Library Service to Children: http://www.ala.org/alsc/

REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking: http://www.reforma.org/resources/ninos/dia

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/projects/ninos

Songs http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/projects/ninos/songsrhymes.html

Crafts http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/projects/ninos/papel.html

Bilingual Books to Share http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/projects/ninos/bilingual.html

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is now the national center for El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Día, for short). Día’s vision is to spread “bookjoy” every day by linking children from all lingual and cultural backgrounds with books, and celebrating together across the country on April 30. The Día mission is for every community to celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros. Its goals are to honor children, their languages and culture; to encourage reading and literacy; and to promote library collections and programs that refl ect our plurality.

This information was prepared by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, and the Founding Partner of Día, and REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking, and an American Library Association Affi liate.

Piece=Part=Portion: Fractions=Decimals=Percents/ Pedazo=Parte=Porción: Fracciones=Decimales=Porcentajes$14.95 HC • 978-1-58246-225-7$7.95 PB • 978-1-58246-226-4

Mama’s Milk/Mamá me alimenta$12.95 HC • 978-1-58246-244-8$6.95 PB • 978-1-58246-245-5

No te rías de mí$16.95 HC • 978-1-58246-179-3

El círculo de las calabazas: historia de un huerto$15.95 HC • 978-1-58246-086-4$7.95 PB 978-1-58246-083-3

Mi enemiga secreta$15.95 HC 978-1-58246-203-5

Sólo bromeando$15.95 HC 978-1-58246-177-9

Oye hormiguita$6.95 PB • 978-1-58246-089-5

Just Kidding$15.95 HC 978-1-58246-163-2

¡Hola! Jalapeño$6.95 BD 978-1-58246-072-7

Don’t Laugh at Me$16.95 HC w/CD 978-1-58246-058-1

Hey, Little Ant$14.95 HC 978-1-883672-54-6

Pumpkin Circle: The Story of a Garden$15.95 HC • 978-1-58246-004-8$7.95 PB • 978-1-58246-078-9

My Secret Bully$15.95 HC 978-1-58246-159-5

As she strolls through her barrio, a young girl introduces

readers to the frozen, fruit-fl avored treat that thrills

Latino children. Create a masterpiece, make tough

choices (strawberry or coconut?), or cool off on a warm

summer’s day—there’s so much to do with a paleta!

What Can You Do with a Paleta?$14.99 HC • 978-1-58246-221-9$14.99 Bilingual HC • 978-1-58246-289-9

What Can You Do with a Rebozo? $14.95 HC 978-1-58246-220-2

What Can You Do with a Rebozo? Qué puedes hacer con un rebozo? $14.99 HC 978-1-58246-270-7 $7.99 PB 978-1-58246-271-4