The ALA has also started a campaign to increase public library use by Latinos. They taped many public service announcements with Spanish speaking librarians. One of my former students, Semi, who also works for the Metropolitan Library System and the Cicero Public Library, recorded a couple at they are now being used all across the country on Spanish radio stations.
Click here to hear her PSA. Congrats Semi.
Semi also blogs at Pretty Hip Librarian.
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I know the blog-a-thon ended yesterday but ending on a Thursday didn't sit
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Thanks! = Gracias!
Thank you for writing this blog! It's a great little recap of what we've been celebrating this past month.
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, I hope everybody had a great time learning about the culture and sharing their accomplishments with the community!
It's such a wonderful time to share and gain knowledge. It's also a great time to be aware of the issues facing the community and what we can do about them.
For example, right now, there's one influential Hispanic who's doing just that.
Talk show host, Cristina Saralegui has paired up with AARP to to help spread the word about their great benefits!
Check out http://www.upclosewithcristina.com/video to learn more and make a customizable video! You can have fun with your friends and
make them on online TV star with Cristina's video, "Amigos Live!" It's a blast!
Also, you can enter to win an all inclusive trip for 2 to Miami to to see the Cristina Saralegui show!
Definitley check out AARP for yourself or for a relative or client. They've got some great benefits, including (but not limited to): Exclusive travel discounts, prescription discounts, retirement planning and free companion membership!
I hope it's alright that I commented on your blog -- wanted to let them know about the fun video with Cristina and AARP's great benefits. If you have any further questions,
please don't hesitate to email me.
Thanks!
Isabella Coldivar
AARP Ambassador
isabellaAARP@gmail.com
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