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Tips for Moms Who Commute

Time-Saving Tips for Commuting Moms

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Busy moms often spend a lot of time in the car. Mamiverse Editor-in-Chief Lorraine Ladish shares some fantastic tips for making commuting less of a chore. In fact, you may even start looking forward to those long rides. For more fantastic MamiTV…
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Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin

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Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin Written & Illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh Abrams • 2010 • 32 pages Hardcover ($15.95) ISBN: 978-0-8109-3872-4 Ages 4-8 Two cousins—one in Mexico, the other in the United States—write letters…
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Celebrating Read Across America Day

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Read Across America Day holds a special place in my heart because, not only am I an avid reader, it also marks the birthday celebration of the beloved Dr. Seuss. I remember having tons of Dr. Seuss books as a kid and how they captivated…
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Marcelo in the Real World

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Marcelo in the Real World By Francisco X. Stork Scholastic • 2011 • 320 pages Paperback ($8.99) ISBN: 978-0-545-05690-8 Ages 14 and up Stork's novel introduces Marcelo Sandoval, one of the most remarkable characters in contemporary…
Free Fun for Kids: The Bookstore

Free Fun for Kids: The Bookstore

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Looking for a fun, educational activity for your kids? Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most brilliant! An afternoon at the local bookstore will keep children (and adults) entertained for hours.  For more fantastic MamiTV videos and…
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Germs Are Not for Sharing

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Germs Are Not for Sharing/Los gérmenes no son para compartir By Elizabeth Verdic • Illustrated by Marika Heinlen Free Spirit Publishing • 2011 • 40 pages Paperback ($11.95) ISBN: 9781575423685 Ages 4-7 With the flu season starting…
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What Politicians Could Learn from Dr. Seuss

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March 2 marks the 109th birthday of Dr. Seuss, inarguably the world’s most popular and beloved children’s author and illustrator. Yet most adults know that Dr. Seuss’ themes go well beyond child’s play and embrace topical social issues.…
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Let’s Go, Hugo!

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Let’s Go, Hugo! Written & Illustrated by Angela Dominguez Dial • 2013 • 40 pages Hardcover ($16.99) ISBN 978-0-8037-3864-5 Ages 3-5 Hugo is a small yellow bird that lives in Paris. He is different from the other birds because…
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Film version of Bless Me, Ultima Stays True to the Themes of the Controversial Classic Book

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This weekend Bless Me, Ultima opened in select theaters across the nation. It is based on the award-winning—but controversial—classic novel by the highly acclaimed Latino author, Rudolfo Anaya. Despite having sold more than 300,000 copies…