en-us http://www1.criticasmagazine.com Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www1.criticasmagazine.com/info/CA624576.html) Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:47:07 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6666051.html?rssid=270 In response to reader demand following the suspension of Críticas in February 2009, Library Journal and School Library Journal have resumed reviewing Spanish-language books for adults and children on the LJ website. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6634317.html?rssid=270 In a farewell letter, Críticas editor Aída Bardales responded to those who wrote to protest the shutdown and thanked colleagues, reviewers, and readers for their support. Publisher Ron Shank says he and the editorial teams of Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal remain committed to finding alternate ways to continue to review Spanish-language books. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:03:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6622157.html?rssid=270 The 65th annual Premio Nadal this year went to Spanish writer and journalist Maruja Torres for Esperadme en el cielo (“Wait for Me in Heaven”), a novel about friendship and “ghosts.” Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:00:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6629782.html?rssid=270 Spanish publisher Santillana’s U.S. based division, Santillana USA, has hired Marla Norman, formerly Planeta’s U.S. sales director, as senior account executive for its General Books division. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:59:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6622159.html?rssid=270 On December 2, during the 22nd Guadalajara Book Fair (FIL) the judges of the Premio Tusquets de Novela, authors Elmer Mendoza, Almudena Grandes, Jorge Edwards, and editor Beatriz de Moura, chose not to award this year’s award , saying they could not find a winning work among 427 submissions. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6622160.html?rssid=270 Guadalajara's Feria Internacional del Libro (FIL), the Spanish-language book world's most important event, celebrated its 22nd anniversary from November 29–December 7 with record attendance for the second year in a row. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6615494.html?rssid=270 On Monday, November 3, Mexican writer Daniel Sada was unanimously declared winner of the XXVI Premio Herralde de Novela, one of the most prestigious literary prizes awarded by a Spanish publisher, for his novel Casi nunca (“Almost Never”). Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6615492.html?rssid=270 Nicaraguan poet and author Gioconda Belli’s El infinito en la palma de la mano (“Infinity in the Palm of Her Hand”; Rayo, 2008) was declared winner of this year’s Premio Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, organized by the Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara, or FIL. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:59:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6615488.html?rssid=270 This year’s Estela and Raúl Mora Award went to two library systems for promoting El día de los niños/El día de los libros (“Children’s Day/Books Day”) on April 30. The Riverside County Library System (RCLS), CA, and the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County (PLCMC), NC, each will receive $1000 and a plaque commemorating their efforts. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:58:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6606950.html?rssid=270 With huge corporate publishing houses like Planeta, Random House Mondadori, and Santillana ruling over Spain’s recent market, there was room for a new, but different kind of house to join the scene. Duomo, according to its appointed editorial director, Valerie Miles, “is like an old traditional publishing house, where the authors come first. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:57:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6615523.html?rssid=270 Baker & Taylor (B&T) has hired Laura Bejarano, formerly with Brodart, as their Spanish-language Sales Specialist. In the newly created position, Bejarano will work closely with librarians to help build their Spanish-language collections. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:56:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6606948.html?rssid=270 The 2008 Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara (Guadalajara International Book Fair, or FIL), the most important event for the world’s Spanish-language book market, will take place November 29–December 7. This year also marks the inauguration of recently expanded exhibition halls. The changes serve to better accommodate the estimated 500,000 fairgoers and to offer more exposu... Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:55:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6606780.html?rssid=270 On Wednesday, October 15, the Spanish author, philosopher, and political activist Fernando Savater was named winner of this year’s Premio Planeta for La hermandad de la buena suerte (“The Brotherhood of Good Luck”), a novela rich man who hires mercenaries to find a jockey who goes missing before a crucial race. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6606778.html?rssid=270 Maricopa County, AZ, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, noted for his tough stance on immigration and lawbreaking, alarmed residents and officials of the city of Mesa with a pre-dawn raid Thursday on City Hall and the town library, the latter resulting in the arrest of three contract janitorial workers who are suspected illegal immigrants. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6606949.html?rssid=270 The Miami Book Fair International (MBFI) the nation’s largest literary event celebrates its 25th anniversary with a wide array of panels and book discussions focusing on important Spanish-language authors. As always, the fair also serves to introduce many first-time authors and aims to foment appreciation for Spanish-language literature. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6599464.html?rssid=270 An engaged crowd of 500 people, including 56 vendors in 59 booths attended REFORMA’s long-awaited third National Conference (RNCIII). “Bridging the Gaps: Juntos @ the Border,” took place from September 19–21 at the El Paso Convention Center, TX, just a few blocks from the U.S. border with Juárez, Mexico. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6601198.html?rssid=270 Capstone Publishers, a publisher of children’s books, including bilingual titles, for school and public libraries, has acquired the assets of the Heinemann-Raintree library reference imprints from the international media company Pearson. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6601199.html?rssid=270 Awarded by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in coordination with the White House, the National Medal for Museum and Library Service is the nation’s highest honor. This year, five libraries and five museums have won the award, including Puerto Rico’s Jane Stern Dorado Community Library (JSDCL). Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6596305.html?rssid=270 More Latinos than previously assumed use public libraries in the United States, according to a new study, Latinos and Public Library Perceptions, sponsored by WebJunction in partnership with 40 state libraries and conducted by the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI). It also recommends how to draw more Latinos to libraries. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PDT http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6596306.html?rssid=270 Portuguese novelist António Lobo Antunes is this year’s recipient of the distinguished Premio FIL de Literatura en Lenguas Romances. This year’s prize, worth $150,000, will presented to the author during the annual Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara (Guadalajara International Book Fair, or FIL), which takes place from Nov 29–Dec 7 and sponsors the prize. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:59:00 PDT