summer reading round-up

In the whirlwind of the last several weeks, I haven't had as much time to read for pleasure. Time to change that! Getting a new (second) job, getting engaged, graduating, and going on vacation are not excuses for slacking in the RFP (Reading for Pleasure) department. Here are a few books I'm excited to read this summer!


A conversation about self-help books with a good friend reminded me of this classic from the early 1980s. Love it.



I've only read Amor en el tiempo de Colera in Spanish. My skills aren't up to speed, so I plan to read it in English.




My favorite comedian and writer of all time published this book about her life growing up as a "bossypants."


Inspired by Buddhist teachings, this book identifies all of the characteristics of true love.

this is what I'm talking about

Today while browsing my Twitter feed, I came across this great article about the crucial role of multicultural and multiethnic children's books. It goes a step further by explaining the role of positive artwork in children's picture book art and how children interpret visual material and integrate it into their overall understanding of ethnicity and culture. A very fascinating article indeed, and one that I hope to use in defense of my presentation at REFORMA IV: Juntos in the Mile High City in September!

You see, as some of you know (by "you" I mean the tiny, if not non-existent, number of people who actually pay any attention to this blog), I am trying to write a bilingual children's book. It's really hard. Luckily I know two artists who can hopefully collaborate on illustrations, but I still have A LONG WAY TO GO!

With that in mind, take a look at the article!

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/survey-finds-nearly-80-of-us-adults-believe-multicultural-picture-books-are-important-for-children-but-one-third-say-they-are-hard-to-find-123810464.html