Reforma: Crossing Boundaries, Partners with School, Public & Academic Libraries Maria e. rodriguez reforma President reforma/rio trinidad chapter

The Texas State Data Center projects that by 2020, Hispanics will make up the majority of Texas’ population, while Anglos will fall to the second- most populous ethnicity (Chart 5). By the year 2040,

Hispanics will account for over 50 percent of all Texans, while one-third of the population will be Anglo. Blacks are expected to make up 9.5 percent of Texas’ population in 2040, and other races (not Anglo, black or Hispanic) are expected to grow to almost 6 percent of the population.[6] ( Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas October 2005)

Established in 1971 as an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), REFORMA has actively sought to promote:

the development of library collections to include Spanish- language and Latino oriented materials; the recruitment of more bilingual and bicultural library professionals and support staff; the development of library services and programs that meet the needs of the Latino community; the establishment of a national information and support network among individuals who share our goals; the education of the U.S. Latino population with regard to the availability and types of library services;

Sponsor and Volunteer at Bilingual & Multicultural Library Programs Dallas International Bookfair

Sponsor of Literary Tastes Breakfast

Dallas International BookFair Workshop: Building Mini Altars Each culture pays tribute to their dead in different ways. In Mexico, members of the family elaborate an altar in honor of deceased relatives, decorating it with papel picado, candles, flowers, photographs of the departed, candy skulls inscribed with the name of the deceased, and a selection of his or her favorite foods and beverages.

Legacy of Immigrant Writers: Inca Garcilaso de la Vega 400 years, 400 souls

October 10-13, 2009 Cintermex, Mexico

Marlena, Maria, Liz, George, Miriam, Alexis, and Virginia

Library Science students and faculty in the University of Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

Miriam Rodriguez with author, Vivian Monsour. Maria Rodriguez with Andrea Perez, a special artist who uses her mouth to draw. She paints by putting a brush in her mouth because she can not use her hands. She is an inspiration to all who meet her.

XIX Feria Internacional del Libro Monterrey 2009

Rosa Workshop at Arlington

AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR MEXICANS LIVING ABROAD This is the main purpose of the Plazas Comunitarias, as a program developed by the Mexican Government to provide Mexicans living abroad the opportunity to begin or continue their education

Reading & Radio Resource

Learning about Facebook and Social Media Hampton Illinois Branch

Meeting at Lakewood Library

Lakewood Library Exhibit: "Los Barrios: The Impact of the Mexican American Communities on Dallas, " Musical Performance by Juanelo Moa & Mad Mexicans

Winter Holiday Party & Silent Auction Fundraiser activity for Library Science Scholarships $500.00

Paella & Sangria

Reforma National Programs

Noche de Cuentos

Reforma Rio Trinidad Webpage

Useful Websites - a blog for children who read and speak Spanish. april 30, dia del Libro. eng/index.htmlhttp:// eng/index.html

Contact Information Maria E. Rodriguez Library/Media Specialist DallasISD Sudie L. Williams Elementary