Upcoming Events:
The 2025 FLA Conference is coming!
Join Spanish Publishers and REFORMA de Florida for a FREE breakfast with renowned author Julio Bevione.
Attendees receive a complimentary copy of Julio’s book, Volver a mí.
Space is limited to the first 50 respondents, so your RSVP is required!
Past Events:
August 17, 2024: “Meet, Mix, & Mingle” (Hollywood branch of the Broward Public Library) from 12-2 pm. Join board members for an informal social, including coffee and snacks. Enjoy a tour of the library, and catch up on the latest chapter news.
August 2, 2024: “Meet the ReDeFL President” (FLA Orlando) at the Island Wing Company Cabana Room at 4 pm.
September 22: Conference on Children’s Literature in Broward County, FL. The Broward County Library’s 2023 Conference on Children’s Literature is an all-day event full of excellent and engaging creators. Free. The Chapter will meet at this conference.
August 23: SEFLIN Annual Conference 2023 Libraries as Curators and Creators in West Palm Beach, Florida.
February 8-11: IV Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC) in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Join REFORMA de Florida as we host this national event in our own State!
February 9, 2023 at 5:30 PM: Meet us at the JCLC All Conference Meet and Greet!
FEBRUARY 2023:
February 2: Pura Belpré’s Birthday!
JANUARY 2023:
January 27-30: LibLearnX (American Library Association’s Learning Experience), New Orleans.
January 30: ALA Youth Media Awards announcement, including the Pura Belpré Award!
AUGUST 2022:
New REFORMA de Florida website was launched!
JULY 2022:
July 27, 7:00pm: REFORMA de Florida Membership Virtual Meeting, included: announcing new releases of Latinx books for Fall 2022, introduction of the new Executive Board (new President and Vice-President) and book giveaways!
June 2022
June 24-27: American Library Association (ALA) Conference, Washington DC.
June 23: Walter Awards & Children’s Literature Symposium (virtual and in-person, Washington DC). With RdeF President as Chair of the Walter Awards Judging Committee, presenting the 2022 Walter Awards for diverse children’s literature.
May 2022
May 23-25: Florida Library Association (FLA) Conference, Ponte Vedra, FL. and virtual/hybrid.
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