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Café Latino: Grupo de Lectura Cancelado

Cafe Latino: Reading Group

Cada mes leemos una lectura corta del libro "Abriendo puertas: Ampliando perspectivas" disponible en la biblioteca. Lectura: “El hombre que se convirtió en perro” de Osvaldo Dragún, Argentina.

El último lunes de cada mes, nos reunimos para comentar la lectura junto con estudiantes de la clase de AP Literatura en español de Elgin High School. Todos los que estén interesados en leer y compartir son bienvenidos. Copias del libro en la biblioteca. Para más información, comunícate con Flor Chavez al 847-427-6791 o fchavez@gailborden.info.

On the last Monday of each month, we will meet to discuss it with students from the AP Spanish Literature  class at Elgin High School. All those who are interested in reading and sharing with adults and youth are welcome. The library has copies of the book that can be borrowed. For more information, contact Flor Chavez at 847-427-6791 or fchavez@gailborden.info

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | En Espanol |

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