YWLA Library Newsletter

October 2020 - Student Edition

In this Edition:

Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month Book Recommendations
Influential Tejanas
Latinx & Hispanic Biography Cards
Live Tutor Homework Help
Join 210Teen Library club
All Things Tween
Antiracist Book Recommendations
Library Card Sign-up

Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month

Some Great Reasons to get your FREE San Antonio Public Library Card & BiblioTech account! Take a look at these MS & HS titles.

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"Do you still remember your mother's warning? Stay away from the river that's where La Llorna lives! Paola doesn't believe in those ghost stories, she follows science. Join Pao and her friend Dante in their other-worldly adventure inspired by Mexican-Folklore." -SAPL -Yvette

BiblioTech- audio book & ebook available

SAPL - audio book & ebook available

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Realistic fiction about a middle schooler, Efrén, whose mother is deported to Mexico. A slice of life of caring for siblings, navigating school, and deciding whether to start trying to make a bigger difference for his school, community, and country.

BiblioTech - ebook available

SAPL - Hard copy available

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"Set in a small New Mexico town, Loriel Ryon's debut explores the innate tensions of close relationships, the mysteries of family history, and the intricate processes of grief."

BiblioTech - audio book & ebook available

SAPL - Hard copy available

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"Mariana’s father is running for president and a scandal not only threatens his campaign but her trust and faith in her father."

BiblioTech - ebook available

SAPL - audio book, ebook, hard copy available

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"Perfect Mexican daughters do not go away to college. And they do not move out of their parents' house after high school graduation. Perfect Mexican daughters never abandon their family. But Julia is not your perfect Mexican daughter."

BiblioTech- audio book & ebook available

SAPL- audio book, ebook, & hard copy available

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Xavier Garza presents the author's retellings of fifteen traditional tales heard during his childhood in southern Texas.

BiblioTech- ebook available

SAPL- Hard copy & ebook available

Influential Tejanas

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Jovita Idar

"Jovita Idar Vivero was an American journalist, teacher, political activist, and civil rights worker who championed the cause of Mexican-Americans and Mexican immigrants."

Click on her photo to read her biography from the National Women's History Museum.

Click Here to see a great video on an important time in Jovita Idar's life- when her printing press was destroyed but turned out to be more of a blessing than a setback!

Click Here to check out Rad American Women A-Z that spotlights her life from BiblioTech.

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Emma Tenayuca

Emma Tenayuca was a San Antonio labor leader and educator. She organized the Pecan-Shellers' strike in 1938, and advocated for worker rights.

Click Here to check out her biography eBook from SAPL!

Click Here to read her biography from the Texas State Historical Association.

Click Here to read an article about her and another great San Antonio community activist, Carolina Munguia.

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Maria Berriozabal

Maria was the first Hispanic woman to serve on the San Antonio city council.

Click Here to check out her eBook biography from BiblioTech!

Click Here to check out her book from SAPL.

Click Here to learn about her role in political activism in San Antonio through the SAC Cultural Project.

Click the Buttons below to learn about some more Influential San Antonio women!

Janie Velasquez

Community Activist and wife of Willie Velasquez, Janie contributed in many ways helping register her community to vote through the Southwest Voter Registration Project. In this video, Mrs. Velasquez talks about her life and activism.

Rosie Castro

Rosie Castro is a political activist. Her sons are former HUD secretary, Julian and Congressman, Joaquin Castro. This video produced by the San Antonio Public Library, spotlights Rosie Castro's life in her own words.

Click on the picture below to learn about more Latinx and Hispanic trailblazers!

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Get Free Homework Help from SAPL!

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Teens: Join Discord to Connect with SAPL 210Teen Library club!

Click the picture to get your invite to the 210Teen Library Discord!

Click Here to explore 210Teen Library gaming, Anime, Dungeons & Dragons, Book Talks, and more!

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Not a Teenager, Yet? Visit SAPL's All Things Tween page!

Click Here to explore their virtual programs, gaming activities, book talks, Manga & more!!

This Book is Antiracist- Tiffany Jewell Reads an Excerpt

Watch Tiffany Jewell read from her book, This Book is Antiracist.

Click Here to check out the eBook from SAPL.

Click Here to check out the eBook from BiblioTech.

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Get to know Jason Reynolds

Author of multiple award-winning books such as Long Way Down, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You..., Patina, and For Every One, Jason Reynolds is an author worth reading.

Click on Jason's picture to hear a Book Talk on 3 books that influenced his writing including a synopsis of Long Way Down.

Click Here to check out his books, eBooks, Audio Books from SAPL.

Click Here to check out his eBooks and Audio Books from BiblioTech.

Sign up for your FREE Library accounts TODAY!!

Check out audio books, place books on hold for curbside pick-up at SAPL, read Online magazines, check out music, movies, access databases, attend virtual events, and so much more!!! Click on the pics to sign up!!

AND tell everyone you know to sign up too!!! :)