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For Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting stories from Latin mythology and folklore.
Our Shadows Have Claws: 15 Latin American Monster Stories, edited by Yamile Saied Méndez and Amparo Ortiz
DB 111270
Fifteen original short stories from YA superstars, featuring Latin mythology's most memorable monsters. From zombies to cannibals to death incarnate, this cross-genre anthology offers something for every monster lover. The worlds of these stories are dark but also magical. Set across Latin America and its diaspora, this collection offers bold, imaginative stories of oppression, grief, sisterhood, first love, and empowerment. Unrated. For senior high and older readers.
Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale, by Carmen Agra Deedy
BR 17040
In this retelling of a Cuban folktale, a cockroach interviews possible husbands using her grandmother's advice--spill coffee on their shoes to test their reactions. Print/Braille. For grades K-3.
Juan Bobo Goes to Work: A Puerto Rican Folktale, by Marisa Montes
BR 14036
Although Juan Bobo tries to do exactly as his mother tells him, this silly but good-hearted boy keeps getting things all wrong. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3.
Family Stories
The Day I Went Home, by Pamela Curtis Massey, narrated by Katy Breuer
DBC 12492
Written to help encourage the many children who feel forgotten in the foster care system, this is an inspiring book for all ages. Gives hope and empowers children to accept themselves, even when they feel rejected or different. A story of foster care, self-knowledge, perseverance, and finding a place called home. For grades 2-4.
Testing Resources for People Who Are Blind, Low Vision, or Need More Accessible Tests
If you are a person who is blind or low vision, you can get help finding more accessible tests and using at-home tests at the Administration for Community Living's (ACL) page, Tests for people who are blind or have low vision.
If you can use the standard at-home COVID-19 tests, you can order them free at usps.com/covidtests (while supplies last).
The next two Technology User Group meetings will be held on:
- Saturday, October 14 - AppleVis
- Saturday, November 4 - AT Gifts for the Holidays
All meetings begin at 10:00 a.m., and can be accessed by either calling in via: (319) 527-4994 or by clicking: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/mdlbpd.
Important Message for T-Mobile and Metro PCS users:
It has come to our attention that these carriers may charge for connecting to a conference call. If you are getting a message saying that you will incur charges for connecting to our meeting platform, please hang up and text the words “call me” to the phone number 319-527-4994. The Free Conference Call system will call you back, and you will be able to join the meeting without a charge. Please be advised, however, that if you attempt to join late and the meeting is already muted, you will be unable to connect to the meeting platform.
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