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Growing Vegetable Soup/A sembrar sopa de verduras

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Growing Vegetable Soup/A sembrar sopa de verduras Written & Illustrated by Lois Ehlert Translated by Alma Flor Ada & F. Isabel Campoy Houghton Mifflin Harcourt • 2012 • 32 pages Board Book ($4.99) ISBN: 978-0-547-73497-2 Ages…
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Fast & Fabulous! Beautiful Beet Salad

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This is one of the easiest salads in the Latin American repertoire. Beets are known as betabel  or as remolacha, depending on where you are. The simple vinaigrette enhances the sweetness of the beets. Use gloves any time you work with beets,…
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That Mad Game: Growing Up in a Warzone

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That Mad Game: Growing Up in a Warzone An Anthology of Essays from Around the Globe Edited by J.L. Powers Cinco Puntos • 2012 • 231 pages Trade Paperback ($16.95) ISBN: 978-1-935955-22-1 Ages 14 and up “Some people consider…
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I Know the River Loves Me/Yo sé que el río me ama

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I Know the River Loves Me/Yo sé que el río me ama Written & Illustrated by Maya Christina González Lee & Low Books • 2012 • 24 pages Paperback ($8.95) ISBN: 978-0-89239-236-0 Ages 5-7 This follow up to González’s…

Create Your Own Catarina Custome

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Look spectacularly spooky for Day of the Dead or Halloween. This easy tutorial video shows you how to create your own Candy Skull, Sugary Skull, or Catarina makeup and hair. You’ll definitely win the costume contest this year! For more fantastic…
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Cooking with Letters: 5 Ways to Reinforce Writing Skills in the Kitchen

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The kitchen is one of the most educational rooms in the house. From science to math, all sorts of fun learning experiments can take place using simple ingredients and gadgets. But the learning isn’t limited to just these two subjects. In…
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Election 2012: Show Your Support with Politically-Inspired Manicures

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The election is fast approaching and people are showing their support with bumper stickers, yard signs, T-shirts and lapel pins. Now those who fancy a nice mani/pedi can even get into the act with politically-inspired manicures. Beauty…
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Why an Annual Checkup is So Important for Moms

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As mothers juggle many responsibilities, we often forget to take care of ourselves. But moms cannot afford to get sick, and the best way to stay healthy is through prevention, early intervention, and management of chronic conditions. That’s…
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Follow Friday Roundup: LATISM12 and Other Milestones

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If you are attending LATISM12 in Houston, Texas, be sure to find us! We will be on the panel The Evolution of Education: New Channels, Opportunities and Challenges. Make sure to follow us on Twitter: @Mamiverse and @Lorrainecladish for #LATISM12…