Many thanks to yesterday's shout out by award-winning children's book author, Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford.
Be sure to also read the Nogales International news story below.
-Angela Valenzuela
The Raza Icons of LULAC in the Mainland Están Poniendo Hojo
by Roni Capin Rivera-AshfordSept. 4, 2022—Voice of the Mainland
To Dra. Valenzuela, President Domingo García and all who represent the best of LULAC ~ the LULAC that was created 93 yrs. ago, of which I, Raúl H. Castro, Dolores Huerta, Raúl Yzaguirre and so many others are/have been proud and grateful members ~
While my heart is saddened to hear, see, and read about all with which you/we are being confronted, I am holding steadfast to the belief that liberty and justice for all will triumph!
Just a couple of weeks ago, my latest book, RAULITO - THE FIRST LATINO
Months ago, I requested the publisher of RAULITO - University of Houston's Arte Público Press' Piñata Books, send President Domingo García a copy. I'm not sure he's received it and I would like to ensure you, Dra. Valenzuela, receive one too. Please let me know to what address I should have them sent.
RAULITO received the following awards:
Dolores Huerta presented the Gold Medal award to me, virtually, for RAULITO.
It will be a greater honor when I get to meet Dolores in person.
*GOLD MEDAL AWARD The Dolores Huerta Best Community Service Themed Book by Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford
*SILVER MEDAL The Raul Yzaguirre Best Political/Current Affairs Book - Insights from the
ILBA judges, 'Raulito comes across as a remarkable leader and role model who made a difference in the lives of Arizonians, especially Latinos.'
* SILVER MEDAL - Most Inspirational Youth Chapter Book
ILBA judges, 'Very inspiring and full of leadership wisdom.'
*BRONZE MEDAL - The Victor Villaseñor Best Latino Focused Non-fiction Book Award – Spanish or Bilingual
Insights from the ILBA judges, 'This would be a book for a high school English or Spanish class'
RAULITO is a book for ALL AGES - 8 yrs. + that brings "Hidden History" to light and is an inspirational legacy we've been left by an amazing man who represented the best of the human spirit - overcoming poverty and discrimination with courage, perseverance, sports, and education. He then spoke to young and old alike, after retirement, to continue to share, care and inspire!
Thank you ~ Gracias Raúl H. Castro, Dolores Huerta and all @ International Latino Book Awards.
My book, published by Piñata Books - was honored to receive 4 awards + 4 Honorable Mentions - one of these being Best Cover - image by Gary Bennett @ the International Latino Book Awards.
THIS BOOK NEEDS TO BE IN EVERY CLASSROOM & LIBRARY IN ARIZONA & BEYOND ...to teach History, Perseverance, Overcoming Obstacles, Turning Life into a Legacy through Public Education, and ultimately a whole bunch of INSPIRATION for life and learning.
LEXILE LEVELS FOR READING are: ENGLISH 1050L and SPANISH 1000L
RECOMMENDED FOR READERS FROM 4th to 10th grade
With sincere appreciation and utmost respect,
Roni
"Diversity is the one thing we all have in common; celebrate it every day!"
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