New Mexico Proclamations

Bless Me, Ultima Day on April 23, 2012

Proclamation from Governor Martinez to honor "Ultima" in New Mexico!

Regardless of what anyone thinks about the work of art by native Pastura author, Rudolfo A. Anaya, the world sat up and took notice of his talent 40 years ago with "Bless Me, Ultima" first published by Quinto Sol Publications.

It is personal to me because of my connection to Santa Rosa... it is my birthplace. Ultima is "the most widely read and critically acclaimed novel in the Chicano literary canon" noted in the Governor's proclamation.

I know "Rudy" as he likes to be known and I look foward to the movie coming in the fall of 2012!

LIBRARIES! SCHOOLS! AFTERSCHOOL, ETC!

Register an event for Dia that celebrates literacy during the month of April or May!  It's not too late if you already had your program!  http://cs.ala.org/websurvey/alsc/dia/index.cfm

Find an event in New Mexico near you to attend! http://cs.ala.org/websurvey/alsc/dia/map.cfm

REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico will share with Governor Susana Martinez all the events that supported the Dia proclamation and literacy in New Mexico!

Governor Susana Martinez proclamation for El día de los niños/ El día de los libros in New Mexico.

Uma Krishnaswami reads for Día

Throughout this month's Díapalooza we're showing brief videos of some of the Día Author and Illustrator Ambassadors reading aloud. They've created these videos especially for Díapalooza. Today Uma Krishnaswami reads from her new book Out of the Way! Out of the Way!

 

CONGRATULATIONS, UMA!

Dia Celebrations in New Mexico

CELEBRATE DIA WITH NEW MEXICO!


Albuquerque, NM
BC Library System/Lomas Tramway program with Storyteller Ramona King will present an interactive program for young children: "Knee High Tales for Me." On April 19 at 10:30am.
University of New Mexico Libraries will feature Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbo Croatian, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, Vietnamese displays of multicultural children's books & artifacts of childhood, coloring & activity sheets, information for College of Education community, etc. beginning April 23 through May 5.
(RGEC) Rio Grande Education Collaborative Afterschool Program at its 12 sites in Albuquerque will distribute free books to all students for Dia celebration that will include storytelling, art and a nutritional snack.

Rio Rancho Public Library
It will be a great day! Catherine Sandoval will kick off with her special brand of stories from around the world. There will be face painting for children; teens will paint the windows in the children's department in preparation for the Summer Reading Program. Jan Thomas and Jenny Sue Kostecki Shaw will talk about their books and their work as author/artists. Frances Lujan and her Los Tapatios will provide music and color with Mexican, Spanish and Latin dance. In addition to food supplied by local restaurants, there will be crafts (papel picados and copper repujados) and a visit from two llamas. All ages can begin registering for the SRP. Catherine Sandoval, Narrow Arrow Storyteller Frances Lujan and her Los Tapatios (dance) Jan Thomas, author/artist Jenny Sue Kostecki Shaw, author/artist Giggles the Clown (face painting) Llamas del Sol Cat in the Hat. April 28.

Santa Clara Pueblo (Wanda Dozier)


Las Cruces, NM
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library will have an author visit with Joe Hayes. Joe will read from his books. Free books given to each child. Mr. Hayes will sign the books at the end of the program on April 28 at 10:30am.

Rancho de Taos
NM UNM Taos Students and Taos High School students will present original theater skits to the 4th grade class at Enos Elementary. 4th grade students will have the opportunity to share stories they have written. Parents and family members are invited to the performance and to see the display of multi-cultural books and resources. Program is facilitated by UNM-Taos Library.


Shiprock
NM Shiprock Branch Library will offer Navajo language story times and family Wii Gaming on April 30 throughout the day.