LibroTALKS

LibroTALKS, an initiative created by LA librería, serves as a hub connecting readers with the vibrant  world of books, authors, artists, editors, and publishing professionals. Whether online or in person, our events and activities are all about one thing: keeping families, educators, and young readers informed about the latest trends and insights in children's and YA literature from Latin America, Spain, and the U.S. Let’s celebrate books together!

Time to flex your students' literary muscles—LibroTALKS is back for its second year! ✍️

Invite your students to write a book review in Spanish for a chance to win a $250 library from LA Librería for your classroom! Let’s spark their creativity and love for reading.

We've prepared a brief guide on how to write a book review, along with a template students can use to draft theirs. Feel free to print them and use them in class to help your students through the writing process.

Download here the terms and conditions of the contest

Help us spread the word by sharing the LibroTALKS Poster

Submit your students' work here

Learn what makes a picture book special, its unique characteristics, and how it can help children learn, spark conversations, and connect with the world. An insightful workshop with Edu Flores and Raquel Garrido, book editors and authors from Apila, an independent press in Spain.

This workshop is perfect for teachers, educators, librarians and anyone who loves—or is obsessed with— children's picture books! Whether you use picture books at home, in the classroom, or in the library, this session will provide valuable knowledge on how to use them to introduce children to reading, art, and creativity.

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In this edition of LibroTALKS, we’re excited to introduce the latest release from the Guatemalan publisher Amanuense: No Cualquier Montaña, a beautiful picture book born from the successful collaboration between poet Julio Serrano (Guatemala) and artist Juan Palomino (Mexico).

We sat down with Valia Libenson, the book’s editor, to discuss the creative process behind this stunning work.

Here is our conversation. Continue reading here.