Southeast Says, "Viva El Clube Do Livro!"

Souheast Children's Librarian Senior Anita Haller reported on their March 1 special event.  "The Clube Do Livro presented the Southeast Branch with 150 new children’s books in Portuguese. To mark the event, they had a special reading of the new material for Portuguese and English speaking children on a Friday, 4-6 pm. This is the second year a special reading program has been held to present a new collection of Portuguese children’s books.

"The Clube Do Livro was created by Danielle Williams, Susan Lowell, and other Portuguese speaking parents who were concerned about supporting and expanding their children’s bilingual skills. They have been working with JPL for several years to develop our Portuguese children’s collection and to create special opportunities for presenting the language in story.  In previous years, the Clube Do Livro held monthly Portuguese-English story times at SE and Main Libraries, dramatizing Brazilian folktales into small playlets. Their lively interpretation was a big hit with all of the children.

"Last year, the group held a special fund raiser 'Feijojax 2012' to raise money and allow families to sponsor the purchase of their favorite children’s book for the library.  This group is an excellent example of how interested parents can work with the library to improve bilingual education."