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WEMTA Spring 2009 Conference Proposal

1.) Presentation Title: Accessing and Promoting Authentic Latin American Literature for Bilingual, Bicultural and Multicultural School Communities

2.) Type: Breakout Session - 1 hour formal presentation

3.) Strand: Advocacy: What library media and technology staff are doing to raise the visibility of their programs within their schools, districts, and state --- and beyond.

4.) Co-Presenters:

Amy Baumgart, Library Media Specialist, Allen-Field Elementary, Milwaukee Public Schools baumgaaa@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Sheryl Boser, Library Media Specialist, Madison Public Schools slboser@gmail.com

Mayra Negrón, Library Media Specialist, La Escuela Fratney, Milwaukee Public Schools negronms@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

5.) None are exhibitors

6.) Co-Presenters- see above

7.) None are exhibitors

8.) Description of session:

The three presenters were chosen to participate in Fulbright-Hays Group Project, “Chile y la Literatura Infantil y Juvenil” sponsored by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS), University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee during the summer of 2008. The program, based in Santiago, Chile, focused on Spanish-language children’s and YA literature.

Participants will become aware of the availability and use of authentic text, both for second language learners and for heritage speakers. The presenters will be sharing a variety of book titles, potential publishers and vendors for acquisition and valuable Spanish language websites for parents and teachers.

9.) ISTE / AASL Standards = ISTE #5 and AASL #1,3.4

10.) Audience — Elementary, Middle, High and Library Media Specialists.

11) Equipment- Internet Connection, LCD projector and projection screen