Please join us as we celebrate the 2020 Américas Award books in a virtual award ceremony and an online book talk with award winner, Mitali Perkins. 

*October 5, 2020 at 6 PM CST*

Book Talk with Author Mitali Perkins: Between Us and Abuela

Join the "Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs":http://claspprograms.org/ and the Library of Congress for a virtual conversation with Mitali Perkins, author of 2020 Américas Award winning children's book _Between Us and Abuela._ Mitali will share context for her beautiful book, as well as tips for classroom incorporation. The 60-minute program will also include an open Q&A with attendees moderated by Luciano Marzulli at the University of Utah. Educators and parents alike are highly encouraged to attend, and all are welcome! We encourage you to find _Between Us and Abuela_ at your local library or purchase a copy before the October 5 program, if possible. See you online! "Register Now for the link to join this special conversation with Mitali Perkins!":https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkd-GsqzMiG9KABOR74acvaD6V...

*October 12, 2020 at 6 PM CST*

2020 Virtual Award Ceremony Video streaming hosted by the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. The program is part of the "national Hispanic Heritage Month programming.":https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/?fbclid=IwAR3Ij9v1S2hxOmBJpJfmlPeI... In order to attend, please "register here.":https://www.loc.gov/item/event-399816/2020-americas-award-ceremony/2020-...

Coordinated by the Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane University, the Center for Latin American Studies at Vanderbilt University and sponsored by the "Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs":http://claspprograms.org/ and the Hispanic Division of the "Library of Congress.":https://www.loc.gov/