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Sat, Sep 28

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Pilsen Arts & Community House

Te Recuerdo (Remembering): Author Visit & Bilingual Storytime

Que emocionante! Author Xelena Gonzalez will join us for a reading and Remembering story time.

Te Recuerdo (Remembering): Author Visit & Bilingual Storytime
Te Recuerdo (Remembering): Author Visit & Bilingual Storytime

Time & Location

Sep 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Pilsen Arts & Community House, 1637 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Guests

About the event

This family story time will feature a bilingual reading of Te Recuerdo (Remembering) with author Xelena González. We will hold a centering moment featuring breathwork and gentle movement before the storytime begins. After the story time, kids can meet the author, get their books signed and visit our sensory and craft stations. We remember and we will also create new memories together en comunidad!

All guests must be ticketed. Space is limited. Book pre-orders are encouraged.

About the book/Sobre el libro:

Una niña y su familia recuerdan a su querido perro mascota a través de las tradiciones del Día de Muertos en este conmovedor y brillante libro ilustrado del equipo ganador del premio Pura Belpré compuesto de Xelena González y Adriana M. Garcia.

Una niña y su familia observan las costumbres del Día de los Angelitos, una de las celebraciones del ritual del Día de Muertos, para celebrar la vida de su amado perro que falleció. Construyen una ofrenda conmovedora para ayudar a llevar el alma de la mascota a casa y ayudarle a esta persona pequeña a procesar su duelo en este conmovedor recordatorio de que nuestros seres queridos nunca se han ido realmente si nos tomamos el tiempo para recordarlos.

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A family remembers their beloved pet dog through the traditions of Día de Muertos in this “gorgeous, deeply touching exploration of grief and remembrance” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) from Pura Belpré Honor–winning team Xelena González and Adriana M. Garcia.

A child and their family observe the customs of Día de los Angelitos, one of the ritual celebrations of Día de Muertos, to celebrate the life of their beloved dog who passed away. They build a thoughtful ofrenda to help lead the pet’s soul home and help the little one process their grief in this moving reminder that loved ones are never really gone if we take the time to remember them.

About the author/sobre la autora:

Xelena González practices the healing arts through writing and movement. She is a storyteller, dancer, and visiting author who centers self-love in her multi-disciplinary workshops for all ages. Her picture books include the award-winning titles ALL AROUND US (Cinco Puntos Press, 2017), WHERE WONDER GROWS (Lee & Low, 2022), and REMEMBERING (Simon & Schuster, 2023). Her writing for adults includes poetry, essays, fiction, and screenwriting. LOTERIA REMEDIOS is her collection of reflections, divinations, plant and animal medicine, and other tools for self-healing based on the time-honored game (Hay House, July 2024). A former librarian and enrolled member of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation, Xelena has become a sought-after speaker on topics such as radical self love, creative early literacy strategies, inhabiting story through music and movement, and reclaiming indigenous identity in Latinx communities.

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Xelena González practica las artes curativas a través de la escritura y el movimiento. Es narradora, bailarina y autora visitante que centra el amor propio en sus talleres multidisciplinarios para todas las edades. Sus libros ilustrados incluyen los títulos premiados ALL AROUND US (Cinco Puntos Press, 2017), WHERE WONDER GROWS (Lee & Low, 2022) y REMEMBERING (Simon & Schuster, 2023). Su escritura para adultos incluye poesía, ensayos, ficción y guiones. LOTERIA REMEDIOS es su colección de reflexiones, adivinaciones, medicinas vegetales y animales, y otras herramientas de autocuración basadas en el tradicional juego (Hay House, julio de 2024). Xelena, ex bibliotecaria y miembro inscrita de la Nación Tap Pilam Coahuilteca, se ha convertido en una oradora solicitada sobre temas como el amor propio radical, estrategias creativas de alfabetización temprana, habitar la historia a través de la música y el movimiento, y recuperar la identidad indígena en las comunidades Latinxs.

Tickets

  • General Admission

    Spots are first come, first seated.

    $0.00
  • Reserved Seating

    To ensure that you have a seat, reserved seating is available. Each guest (including children) must purchase a ticket in order to guarantee availability.

    $5.00
    +$0.13 service fee
  • Reserved Seating & Book

    This ticket includes reserved seating and your choice of book pre-order.

    • $23.99
      +$0.60 service fee
    • $23.99
      +$0.60 service fee

    Total

    $0.00

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