The Spotlight
September 2024 - Immedium
1. NEWS
A. September is Latino Heritage month
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Every year from September 15 to October 15, the USA recognizes Latino cultures and contributions. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the traditions of America's largest ethnic group (19% of the population),
We're published two Spanish bilingual adventures that families have enjoyed.
Good Dream, Bad Dream:
The World's Heroes Save the Night!
by Juan Calle & Serena Valentino
- Junior Library Guild pick
- starred review: School Library Journal
- a child learns how champions in every culture have helped kids sleep tight!
That Girl on TV Could be Me!
The Journey of a Latina News Anchor
by Leticia Ordaz, illustrated by Juan Calle
- Latino Book Awards: winner of 3 Gold Medals
- Best Spanish Children's Books (Bank Street College)
- the inspiring true story of a Mexican American girl who wants to become a TV newscaster
These titles are great for ESL classes, kids learning a second language, or for families who like amazing art and uplifting journeys.
B. San Francisco: Night Market 9/27
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Immedium has a booth at the Friday night market in San Francisco's Sunset district.
Irving Street
(between 19th and 26th Avenues)
- Friday 9/27
- 5 pm - 10 pm
Building upon the success of 2023's popular event, the expanded market celebrates the food, culture, and community that shapes the Bay Area.
We look forward to sharing our multicultural children's books, so come on by!
C. San Francisco: Night Market 9/28
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The following day, Saturday 9/28, we'll table at the Moon Festival in the San Francisco's Inner Richmond district.
Clement Street
(between 7th and 11th Avenues)
- Saturday 9/28
- 11 am - 3 pm
This family-friendly event features a fun dragon costume contest for kids. Enjoy arts and crafts, games, performances, and food.
This mid-Autumn tradition celebrates a successful harvest timed with the cycle of a full moon.
Grab a savory moon cake and a good book!
2. REVIEWS
Good Dream, Bad Dream
by Juan Calle & Serena Valentino
"a visual feast for anyone who loves action-packed pages, graphic novel-style illustration, and a message that will help your grade school kids sleep a little sounder at night.... The underlying message in Good Dream, Bad Dream is that imagination is strong enough to fight back their fears - so comforting for kids who worry about bad dreams."
- Cool Mom Picks
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That Girl on TV Could be Me!
by Leticia Ordaz, illustrated by Juan Calle
"...Leticia Ordaz's story is about overcoming obstacles. But, more than this, it's about knowing who you are, acknowledging what you come from, and-with love and support from family and community-you just might go on to realize your dreams. That Girl on TV Could Be Me... is highly recommended."
- De Colores
3.
EVENTS
September
9/27: Sunset Night Market, Judah Street (19-24th Ave), San Francisco, CA, 5-10 pm
9/28: Autumn Moon Festival, Clement Street (7th-11th Ave), San Francisco, CA, 11 am - 3 pm
October
10/1: SFSU - Asian American Children's/Adolescent Literature, San Francisco, CA: 9:30 am
10/6: Japanese Culture Festival, Millbrae, CA, 10:30 am
Keep reading!
Immedium
P.O. Box 31846
San Francisco, CA 94131
orders@immedium.com
Immedium, Inc. inspires a world of imagination, and creates entertaining books that have multi-dimensional appeal. Based in San Francisco, CA, Immedium sits on the Pacific Rim, a vibrant intersection for crossover cultural trends from Asia and America. Embracing an increasingly diverse and "multimedia" world, Immedium publishes titles ranging from eye-catching children's books and contemporary non-fiction to commentaries on art and popular culture. Visit us at www.immedium.com
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