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Serving Latino Children and Families in Virginia Libraries Katie Cunningham Training Specialist / Consultant www.bilingualchildrensprogramming.blogspot.com
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Serving Latino Children and Families in Virginia Libraries

Katie CunninghamTraining Specialist / Consultantwww.bilingualchildrensprogramming.blogspot.com

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Today’s Presentation

Demographics Cultural Considerations Latino Children and School Success Resources Programming Ideas Questions

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Demographics

Quick facts about Hispanics in the United States and Virginia

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A brief word about terminology

“Hispanic” and “Latino” are often used interchangeably in the United States, though some people may prefer one over another, or prefer a nomenclature that references their specific country or origin (such as Mexican American).

“Hispanic” was first used as racial identifier by the Census in 1970. The new Census uses Hispanic or Latino.

The Hispanic Population: 2010

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WHO IS THE LATINO CHILD?

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Who is the Latino child?

The Latino community is extremely diverse!

The Hispanic/Latino community in the United States can include immigrants from Latin American countries, the Caribbean and Spain, as well as native born Americans.

Not all Latinos speak Spanish. Food, customs and language can be very

different within the Latino community depending on what country one’s heritage is from.

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Latinos make up the largest minority group in the United States.

There are more than 50 million Latinos in the United States; this is over 16% of the population.

The Hispanic population grew by 43% between 2000 and 2010.

Over half of the growth in the total population of the United States between 2000 and 2010 was due to the increase in the Hispanic population.

Latinos are the fastest growing demographic in the United States.

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Latinos are in the South.

36% of Hispanics living in the U.S. live in the South.

The Hispanic population in the South grew by 57% between 2000 and 2010

This is four times the growth of the total population in the South.

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Virginia

Virginia is one of 16 states with a Hispanic population of at least 500,000.

The number of Hispanics in Virginia doubled over the last decade.

9% of K-12 students in Virginia are Hispanic.

Virginia has the 4th largest Salvadoran population in the United States.

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SERVING LATINO IMMIGRANTS

Cultural Considerations

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CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS

Language Barrier Cultural Barrier

Systemic Differences Librería

Family Personal relationship / Trust Outreach is a critical component to

delivering service

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Latino Children and School Success

Challenges and opportunities

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Early Literacy and School Readiness

More than 3 out of 5 Latino children are growing up in a home where at least one parent is an immigrant

More Latino children are growing up in poverty than any other race

Latino children are underrepresented in early childhood education programs

Latino youth are less likely to complete high school than other demographics

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What is the role of the library?

Bilingual and Spanish books Storytimes Early literacy workshops Homework help programs

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Resources

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Professional Development

¡Cuéntame un cuento! Latino Cultural Inclusion in Juvenile Collections A webinar offered through LUCY, September

Connecting with the Spanish-Speaking Community A four-week online course offered through the

Library of Virginia that begins October 1. Bilingual Storytime at Your Biblioteca

A four-week online course offered through the Library of Virginia that begins January 14.

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REFORMA

National Organization to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking

Interactive forums Bi-annual conference Toolkit for Dealing with Anti-Immigrant

Sentiment Book Reviews, Bibliographies and

Programming Ideas Reforma Southeast

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REFORMA

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Colorín Colorado

Bilingual sister-site of Reading Rockets

Provides information, activities and advice for educators and Spanish-speaking families of English-language learners

Early literacy and school readiness articles

Reading tip sheets for parents

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Colorín Colorado

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Para los Niños

A family learning program for parents whose first language is Spanish

Developed in collaboration by Children’s Museum of Houston and Houston Public Library

All materials are available in English and Spanish for free!

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Para los Niños

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¡Es Divertido Hablar Dos Idiomas!

My blog dedicated to all things bilingual storytime and library services to Latino families

Program ideas, handouts, discovery centers, flannelboard patterns, book reviews, articles and more!

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¡Es Divertido Hablar Dos Idiomas!

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Programming Ideas

Arroz con lecheLoteríaDía de los Muertos

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¡Arroz con leche!

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The Cazuela that the Farm Maiden Stirred

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¡Tiempo de música!

Music Time!

“Arroz con leche”From/De Jugemos a Cantar

Arroz con lecheMe quiero casarCon una señorita de la

capital.Que sepa coser, que sepa

bordarQue sepa abrir la puerta

para ir a jugar.Con ésta sí, con ésta noCon esta señorita me caso

yo.

Cantando canciones con su niño(a) es una manera divertida a ayudarle a aprender palabras nuevas (vocabulario) y a desarrollar la habilidad de escuchar y manipular varios sonidos (la conciencia fonológica). Ambos son habilidades de pre-alfabetización muy importantes.

Singing songs together is a fun way to help your child learn new words (vocabulary), and develop the ability to hear and manipulate sounds (phonological awareness). These are both important pre-reading skills!

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Arroz con leche / Rice Pudding

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Imagination / Imaginación

Let’s Make Arroz con Leche

2 cups of rice2 cups of waterSome cinnamon sticks4 cups of milk½ cup of sugarA pinch of salt

Cocinamos arroz con leche

2 tazas de arroz2 taza de aguaUnas rajitas de canela4 tazas de lecheMedia taza de azucarUnos granitos de sal

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¡Arroz con leche!

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Centros de descubrimiento

Discovery Centers1. A taste of arroz con

leche / El sabor de arroz con leche

2. Everybody Eats / Comemos Todos

Los padres pueden ayudar a sus niños(as) con actividades en los tres centros de descubrimiento. Cada centro sugiere algunos tópicos para conversar y preguntar a sus niños(as). Estos centros ayudan al desarrollo de pre-alfabetización y preparación escolar.

Parents can help their children with the activities at the three discovery centers. Each discovery center suggests topics to talk with your child about and questions to ask him or her. These stations each help build early literacy and school readiness skills.

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Lotería

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Playing Lotería / El juego de la lotería

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Just in Case

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El Día de los Muertos / The Day of the Dead

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El Día de los Muertos / The Day of the Dead

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El Día de los Muertos / The Day of the Dead

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Questions?

Final thoughts and a special treat for YOU!


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