the development of library collections to include Spanish-language and Latino oriented materials;

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

2. 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,

3. 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 DallasOctober 2005)

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

6. 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;

7. Sponsor and Volunteer at Bilingual & Multicultural Library ProgramsDallas International Bookfair

8. Sponsor of Literary Tastes Breakfast

9. 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.

10. Legacy of Immigrant Writers: Inca Garcilaso de la Vega400 years, 400 souls

11. October 10-13, 2009 Cintermex, Mexico

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

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

14. 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.

15. XIX Feria Internacional del LibroMonterrey 2009 Cultural Enriching

16. Rosa Workshop at Arlington

17. 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

18. Reading & Radio Resource www.readingresource.org

19. Hampton Illinois Branch Learning about Facebook and Social Media

20. Meeting at Lakewood Library

21. Lakewood Library Exhibit: "Los Barrios:  The Impact of the Mexican American Communities on Dallas, 1907-1970" Musical Performance by Juanelo Moa & Mad Mexicans

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

23. Paella & Sangria

24. Reforma National Programs

25. Noche de Cuentos

27. Reforma Rio Trinidad Webpagehttp://www.reforma-riotrinidad.info/

29. Useful Websites • http://www.losbloguitos.com/ - a blog for children who read and speak Spanish. • http://www.patmora.com/dia/april 30, dia delLibro. • http://www.lascomadres.org/lco/lco-eng/index.html • http://reforma.org/ • http://reforma-riotrinidad.info/index.html

30. Contact Information • Maria E. Rodriguez Library/Media Specialist DallasISD Sudie L. Williams Elementary 972-794-8711 mariarodriguez2@dallasisd.org