Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 25-34-year olds, the third leading cause of death among 15-24-year olds, and almost 16% of high schoolers have reported seriously considering suicide. These are just a few of the alarming statistics in this incredibly informative infographic from the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare. Knowledge and […]
Let’s Go See Papa! By Lawrence Schimel • Illustrated by Marina Rivera Translated by Elisa Amado Groundwood Books • 2011 • 48 pages Hardcover ($18.95) ISBN: 978-1-55498-106-9 Ages 9-12 In this translation of Vamos a ver a papá (Ekaré), a little girl tells about her life while her dad is working in the United States […]
During a town hall in Arizona, Senator John McCain (R-AZ), argued with disgruntled Republican audience members. Several audience members asked Sen. McCain why he hadn’t fulfilled his promise of strengthening security around the United States and Mexico border. Having changed his position on immigration, Sen. McCain is seen trying to substantiate his position for immigration […]
In this fantastic TEDx talk entitled Image is Powerful—supermodel Cameron Russell, who has spent a decade strutting her stuff for the likes of Victoria’s Secret and Vogue, pulls back the glamorous curtain on the modeling industry. More than just a stunningly pretty face, Cameron is active writing about and creating grassroots public art with her […]
Secret Saturdays By Torrey Maldonado Putnam Juvenile • 2010 • 195 pages Hardcover ($16.99) ISBN 978-0-399-25158-0 Ages 10 and up What does it mean to be a man? Living in the hardscrabble neighborhood of Red Hook, in New York City, sixth-grader Justin believes that his friend, Sean, has it nailed. He is good looking, popular, […]
The Birthday Box/Mi caja de cumpleaños Written & Illustrated by Leslie Patricelli Candlewick Press • 2011 • 26 pages Board Book ($6.99) ISBN: 978-0-7636-5041-4 Ages 2-5 You will get much mileage out of this brightly illustrated, sturdy board book that may also be used as a first reader! When a baby gets a toy puppy […]
Bentley is one fussy little bulldog puppy! But with a face like that, we can’t get enough of his shenanigans. For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit Mamiverse! Related Video: This Dog Will Do Anything to Avoid a Bath!
Regardless of your position on gun control, there is no denying that the tragic school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut has forever scarred the collective psyche of our country. A new PBS series, After Newtown, addresses the issues of gun violence, mass shootings and gun control in four special programs that are sure to be thought-provoking […]
February is Black History Month and while we all agree on the importance of celebrating black history, some (like the illustrious Morgan Freeman) don’t feel it should be focused on just one month of the year. He states his case in this sound bite from 60 Minutes. What do you think? For more fantastic MamiTV […]