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From the Macondo Newsletter
Edited by Reyna Grande
MACONDISTAS GOING ABROAD
Macondista Rene Colato Lainez recently visited his native country, El Salvador, as a featured author. Read about his visit!
The Fifth Children's Poetry Festival in El Salvador
by Rene Colato Lainez
As a child in El Salvador, I loved to visit the old National Library and read books. I would wonder about the authors whose books I would read. Where they nearby or did they live far away? Were they young or old? How could they have written all those wonderful words that I so enjoyed reading?
Then one day, when I was living in Los Angeles, I saw on TV and read in the newspaper that an earthquake had destroyed the National Library. I was a sad to know that I was enjoying the public library in Los Angeles while the children in El Salvador no longer had a library, the place that I had loved to visit.
Years later, the library in El Salvador was rebuilt in a place that used to be a bank and was named after the Salvadoran writer Francisco Gavidia.I wondered if one day, I would be able to visit this new library.
I never dreamed that one day I would, in fact, visit this library, and not as a patron, but as a featured author! I am so privileged that now as an author, I can go back every year to my native country and read my books at the annual Children's Poetry Festival in San Salvador which is hosted by this library.The festival is organized by Salvadoran children's book author Jorge Argueta and his wife Holly Ayala in San Francisco and author Manlio Argueta and the National Library in San Salvador.
At the festival, the children were very excited to meet authors and poets. Some were local authors, such as Silvia Elena Regalado, Alberto Pocasangre, Jorgelina Cerritos, Ricardo Lindo and Manlio Argueta.Other authors came from abroad, such as Jorge Argueta, Mara Price, Margarita Robleda and myself.
Since some of my books are about Salvadoran children (Waiting for Papá, René Has Two Last Names, My Shoes and I and I am René, the Boy) I was able to connect with the children at the festival through my books. The children there could see themselves, their culture and their country in my books. I told them that dreams do come true. When I was a kid in El Salvador, I had two dreams: to become a teacher and to be an author. Now my dreams are a reality because I believed in myself, did my best and did not give up. Children looked at me with sparkles of hope in their eyes. They told me that they will also reach for their dreams, and they were so proud to meet me.
As the children were listening to my books, I could see my own reflection in their eyes. I could see the young boy who had loved visiting the library, enjoyed reading books and wondered about authors.
The spirit of Macondo is to give back to our communities. I am so happy that I am giving "mi granito de arena" to the children of El Salvador. Many of these children are from rural areas where their parents work hard to provide for them and often there is not enough money to buy books or school supplies.
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At the end the festival, each child received a festival tote bag with school supplies and gifts, and they also enjoyed a delicious lunch. I am so happy to instill in them the love of books!
Jorge Argueta from Talleres de Poesía says:
When the first buses arrive at the Children's Poetry Festival "Manyula", it is truly a marvelous moment. All heaviness, frustration, or any difficulty we may have had organizing the event at that moment disappears, magically everything turns into smiles, into hope. I feel goose-bumps all over. I know that in front of me is the present and future of a whole nation. I cry from the emotion. It is so wonderful to see our children coming from Sonsonate, Cabañas, San Miguel, Chalatenango. The majority of these children don't know where they are going, they came happy, for some of them this will be the first visit to San Salvador, the capital and the first time away from their hometowns. For our children this is such a fun and fantastic trip. Suddenly these buses have taken them to a place called Biblioteca Nacional, the National Library of El Salvador, the house where books and knowledge live. Here we wait for them, we receive them with happy cheers and applause, the library is dressed with balloons, music, clowns, and banners, Manyula the festival mascot greets them. These children are the little heroes of El Salvador. Throughout the day they hear poetry, they read poetry and they write poetry. They last part of the festival is a fun "educational fiesta". The kids enjoy lunch and participate in a show. As they leave they all receive a festival tote bag with goodies including books and pencils. When the day is over, they will bring home memories of an unforgettable day, a wonderful experience and more than one of them will say "I would like to be a poet". This year the festival will take place from the 19th through the 22nd of November. I kindly asked you to please take 5 minutes to donate $5, $10 or whatever you can - the process is very simple (see link below). Our children deserve it. Long live El Salvador.
Please visit thisr site for more details and to make a donation:
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Mensaje de Jorge Tetl Argueta
Estimados compañeros/a,
Los invito a que nos acompañen a celebrar un maravillosos evento de poesía, honor a nuestro gran poeta Roque Dalton. Invitado especial el afamado novelista y amigo personal de Roque Dalton, Manlio Argueta. Los fondos recaudados son en apoyo al V Festival de Poesía Infantil, Mayula, 2014.
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Los invito a participar en un taller de literatura. Manlio Argueta, el reconocido escritor salvadoreño estará próximamente en San Francisco, CA, Luna's Press, dará 3 talleres de Escritura Creativa El 10 de mayo de 9:00am-12m, el 14 de mayo de 6:30pm-9:30pm y el 17 de mayo de 9:00am -12m. Interesados en estos talleres, llame o envíe mensaje. 415-902-4754 [email protected] Cupo limitado. $70 por taller. Fondos recaudados son para apoyar el V Festival de Poesía Infantil Manyula en el Salvador. Llame o escriba para inscripción.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
11:00am until 2:00 pm
1818 E. 1st St.,
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Tel: (323) 269-8680
Menu: Traditional Salvadoran Plate [$15]Pupusa (Revuelta or Loroco with Cheese)Sweet White Corn TamaleFried PlantainLive Children's Music with Sara Quintanar, Authors readings & RafflesThe proceeds will provide:- 800 tote bags for all the children in attendance- 800 books, pencils, bookmarks to include in tote bag- 800 lunches and refreshments for the children- Decorations for the festival: banners, balloons and mascots- Transportation for children to and from the festival- Airfare, hotel and meals for participating children's book authorsRaffle/ Rifa
Buy one, two or more tickets. You can get these prizes courtesy of Curacao. By participating in this raffle, you are supporting the next poetry children's festival in El Salvador. One ticket for 3 dollars or two tickets for 5 dollars. The raffle will take place on September 29 at Un Solo Sol Kitchen.
A good way to buy tickets will be to donate at http://www.active.com/donate/poetryfestival . We will put the tickets in the raffle for you. Auction at Piñata Art Gallery
Please join us on Friday, Oct 5th at the Piñata Art Gallery in San Francisco! Beautiful works available for auction - plus wine and ceviche reception.
Bring your children of all ages to attend this FREE fun-filled Bi-lingual Poetry Festival with Children's Book authors, Illustrators and Musicians! Poetry, Art and Music workshops plus a fun fiesta with arts & crafts, face painting, roaming mascots and more!
Saturday September 15, 2012
The Brava Theater 2781 24th Street
San Francisco
(415) 642-7657)
Poetry: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Reception: 5:00 p.m.
Event: 7:00 p.m.
Workshops with Francisco X. Alarcon, Maya Christina Gonzales, Rene Colato Lainez, Harriet Rhomer, Jorge Argueta, Lucha Corpi and Francisco Herrera Brambilia.
And in the evening...the the Festival continues with over 30 wonderful Poets and Musicians!
When the doors close at the Brava, we'll head on to Casa Sanchez for open mic!
***A community event in support of the 3rd Annual Children's Poetry Festival in El Salvador - November 2012***
If you are unable to attend this event but would like to make a donation to the Third Children's Poetry Festival in El Salvador, please go to www.active.com/donate/poetryfestival
We sincerely thank you for your encouragement and contribution.
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on 11/28/2011
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The 2nd Children’s Poetry Festival was celebrated in El Salvador, November 16 – 18, 2011. Talleres de Poesia hosted the event at the National Library in San Salvador where a number off well-known poets including Jorge Tetl Argueta, Francisco X. Alarcon, Margarita Robleda, and Holly Ayala worked with Salvadoran children, youth and teachers in a blend of poetry readings and workshop presentations. The theme of the workshops this year was the importance of reading and significance of peace for Salvadoran children and youth. The event was a resounding success; check out the smiles on the participants’ faces and the video of the event.
Event in Los Angeles
Talleres de Poesía and Un Solo Sol Kitchen invite you to this fundraising event for the 2nd Annual Children's Poetry Festival in El Salvador.
You will enjoy delicious food while you listen to poets and children’s book authors.
Date: Sunday, September 25th
Time: 2 to 5 pm.
Place: Un Solo Sol Kitchen
1818 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 269-8680
Event in San Francisco
Friday, October 7, 7pm
Piñata Art Gallery
4268 Mission St. San Francisco, CA
Talleres de Poesía and CARECEN present the 2nd Annual Art Auction Benefit for the 2nd Children's Poetry Festival in El Salvador.
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An exciting event is being planned in San Salvador this coming November and celebrated Salvadorian poet and children’s author Jorge Argueta has kindly sent us the following details:
From November 8 -10, Talleres de Poesia and the 
National Library of El Salvador will be presenting the 1st Annual Children’s Poetry Festival at the National Library in San Salvador.
The theme of the festival will be the importance of reading and significance of peace for Salvadoran children and youth. Renowned 
poets will be conducting writing workshops to Salvadoran children and youth. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enhance their writing skills and learn techniques on how to write their experiences through poetry. Confirmed poets include Jorge as well as Francisco X. Alarcon, Margarita Robleda, Rene Colato Lainez, Ana Ferrufino, Jackie Mendez, and Jeannette “Lil Milagro” Martinez-Cornejo
Jorge is c0-organizing this wonderful project with Manlio Argueta, Director of the National Library of El Salvador, and two committees of volunteers from the San Francisco, USA and San Salvador areas. When I asked Jorge how the idea for a children’s poetry festival in El Salvador came about, he replied:
I’ve been coming frequently to El Salvador for the last 2 years…I began to do school presentations as well as adult poetry readings where I had the opportunity to meet teachers, librarians and other writers. Having worked many Poetry Festivals in the USA, it occurred to me that a festival would be a positive, creative opportunity for the children in El Salvador. It is also my way to contribute back to my country. I was thrilled when many of my old and new friends supported this idea and project.
Producing a children’s poetry festival in El Salvador has always been in my heart and mind. I grew up without books in El Salvador, however I always understood the beauty and the great success that comes from reading. Today, unfortunately there is a lot of violence in El Salvador – our hopes are that this festival will give children and young adults the opportunity to express themselves creatively on the issue of living in peace and their dreams for a positive future.
As you can imagine this is a huge undertaking and organizers are asking for help in making this event a success. Donations are greatly appreciated and can be made directly to:
Talleres de Poesia
Account # 0006696
Mission Federal Credit Union
3269 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA, USA 94110
or you can mail a check to:
Talleres de Poesia
90 Bepler St.
Daly City, CA, USA 94014
Fundraising events are underway in cities throughout the USA and well-known artists and children’s book a
by Aleph (Alex Sanchez), Salvadoran painter and committee member
The first Festival Talleres de Poesía will take place in San Salvador, El Salvador this November 8-10. Many events are taking place in different cities in order to raise funds for this event that will promote books and literature in El Salvador.
This wonderful project is being organized by children books' author, Jorge Argueta and the Talleres de Poesia commitee in San Francisco and San Salvador, with the collaboration of the Director of the National Library of El Salvador, Salvadoran author, Manlio Argueta.The Children's Poetry Festival will be held at the National Library in San Salvador in November 2010. Renowned poets will be conducting writing workshops to Salvadoran children and youth. The theme of the workshops will be the importance of reading and significance of peace for Salvadoran children and youth. They will also have the opportunity to enhance their writing skills and learn techniques on how to write their experiences through poetry. We are asking for your collaboration to help us make this event a success. We are raising funds for the necessary materials needed to make the First Children's Poetry Festival a reality in El Salvador. Here are two ways you can help:You can make your donation directly to the Talleres de Poesia account # 0006696Mission Federal Credit Union3269 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94110oror you can mail a check to: Talleres de Poesia90 Bepler St. Daly City, CA 94014Thank you in advance for your support!Event in San Francisco in support of the
First Annual Poetry Festival in El Salvador
(Nov 2010)
Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010
Time:5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: El Patio Restaurant
Street: 3193 Mission St.
Live music by Grupo Conciencia and amigos Goldband, poetry for children and adults, clowns, riffles and many more exciting surprises.
Los esperamos - gracias!
Please join us - thank you!
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