Showing posts with label Book Fair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Book Fair. Show all posts

Friday, April 11, 2025

The Blog is Back-ABC Book Week Edition!





The LRC blog is back after a short hiatus, and we want to start off by sharing all the exciting activities that took place during our Whole School Book Week!

by Jennifer Garcia LRC Coordinator


Preparations for Book Week 2025 began in November of 2024. These were led by the whole school Book Week Committee, composed of teachers and librarians from both primary and secondary schools. This committee set out to build on the successes of Book Week 2024 and, in doing so, found ways to increase its reach across the school through a multitude of activities and events. 

Some of the many highlights of this event were the visits by Silvia Pira, the author of Crush, who spoke to the 6th-grade students, and Alberto Pocasangre, the author of Nahual Blanco, who spoke to the 7th-grade students. 



The 11th grade had the opportunity to meet with  Alex Hernandez, a Royal Academia author and Manlio Argueta, author of UN DÍA EN LA VIDA, which the 11s are currently reading in Spanish lessons. This powerful event was followed up by a cocktail for all involved.



The 9th grade students had the opportunity to meet with Roger Lindo, who is the author of  EL PERRO EN LA NIEBLA, and grade 8th got to learn more about theatre in El Salvador through a presentation by Roberto Salomon (Teatro Poma)- "TEATRO EN EL SALVADOR: UNA MIRADA HISTÓRICA".



The ABC Arts Department hosted the PLAY "LA PERRERA" by the Rosa Mosqueta theatre group for the 6th grade students, with a few grade 7 and 8 Arts faculty students mixed in.


This year's Book Fair was a great success, with a record number of vendors, students and parents in attendance in the PAC. 





A great variety of high-quality books were offered by the many different vendors. Even the ABC had a book stand, which focused on selling the anthologies of short stories written by our wonderful ABC Students.  
  • Tales on the Road: Stories that Surprise for 7-10 Year Olds. 
  • Paper Chrysalides: Stories that Soar for 11-14 Year Olds.


Do please contact Mario Villalobos in the primary library or Judith Mendez in the LRC if you are interested in purchasing a copy.



A special thanks goes out to the wonderful book vendors who spent most of the week at the ABC: The LRC and Jubilee Libraries, Steps, Grelisal and AEIOU, Frikiland, Lovaimex, Clasicos Roxsil, Liliana Marti, Expresso Bibliografiico, Editorial El Salvador, Chicos y Imagen, Distribuidora Educativa Yanira Sounds, Tia Li, Internacional Libros y Regalos, La Ceiba.


The LRC ran two competitions during the week: the LRC Digital Book Competition and the Guess What the Teachers Are Reading Competition.



A special shout-out goes to Isabel Urias for winning the Book Week 2025 Logo competition for her creative vision in producing a logo that really encapsulated this year's Motto, From Reader to Character, Read your Way.






On Friday, we saw the return of the Dress Up as Your Favourite Character day, with a special spin on Heroes! 






We would like to take this opportunity to say a special thanks to everyone involved in making this year's Book Week a great success.  This would not have been possible without the hard work in preparing and running the event by the school libraries, maintenance teams and teaching staff.  

While everyone's efforts are greatly appreciated, a special thanks goes out to Mrs. Judith de Mendez (LRC Head Librarian), Mr, Mario Villalobos (Jubilee Librarian), Mrs, Monica Urbina (Sec. Head of Spanish) and Mrs. Edda Padilla (Primary Language Coordinator) for the many extra hours put in on planning for success and achieving with magnificence. 



Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Book Week 2024

 

¡La magia de la lectura se apoderó de nuestra escuela! 

(scroll down for the English version)

Un torbellino de actividades literarias para celebrar el Día Internacional del Libro

En nuestra escuela, el Día Internacional del Libro no se trata de una simple fecha en el calendario, sino de una explosión de creatividad, imaginación y amor por la lectura. Este año, celebramos una semana entera dedicada a la literatura, llenando cada rincón de nuestro colegio con el aroma a tinta fresca, el susurro de historias cautivadoras y la emoción de conocer a autores de renombre.


Un encuentro con grandes plumas

Tuvimos el privilegio de recibir a escritores nacionales e internacionales que compartieron su talento y pasión con nuestros estudiantes. Javier Zamora, autor del aclamado libro "Solito", cautivó a los jóvenes con su historia de resiliencia y esperanza. Bruno Panzacchi, con su obra "Monstruos de mi tierra", despertó la imaginación de los niños a través de personajes fantásticos y mensajes profundos. Jorge Galán, quien con el
telón de fondo de su libro "La ruta de las abejas", parte de la trilogía "El País de la Niebla" tuvo un interesante conversatorio con los alumnos del 7o. grado.  Patricia Lovos, con sus libros "Actos fallidos" y "Aliento de cachorro", invitó a los adolescentes a reflexionar sobre la complejidad de las emociones humanas.



Un taller de ilustración de cómics que despertó la creatividad

Los estudiantes se convirtieron en artistas gráficos durante nuestro taller de ilustración de cómics, impartido por Víctor Noyola, fundador de Vintage Comics, donde aprendieron las técnicas, el colorido, el diseño, las viñetas y el storytelling para crear sus propias historias ilustradas, un espacio para dar rienda suelta a la imaginación y plasmar ideas en papel.


El ingenio y la creatividad brillaron con la actividad del Quijote

Frases célebres del Quijote se transformaron en obras de arte gracias a la creatividad de nuestros estudiantes. Cada frase fue interpretada de forma única y original a través de dibujos, collages y otras expresiones artísticas, un homenaje a la obra cumbre de la literatura española y una muestra del talento de nuestros jóvenes artistas.


Una feria de libros para todos los gustos

Nuestro auditorio se convirtió en una librería gigante durante la feria del libro, donde 12 editoriales invitadas ofrecieron una amplia variedad de libros para todos los gustos y edades. Desde novelas clásicas hasta bestsellers actuales, pasando por libros infantiles, de ciencia ficción, poesía y mucho más, un paraíso para los amantes de la lectura donde podían encontrar su próxima aventura literaria.

La firma de libros: un encuentro inolvidable con los autores

Para culminar la semana de manera especial, los autores invitados firmaron libros a los estudiantes que los compraron, creando un momento único e irrepetible, un intercambio de palabras, emociones y el recuerdo imborrable de haber conocido a los creadores de las historias que tanto les apasionan.

Un éxito rotundo que nos llena de alegría

La semana del libro ha sido una experiencia maravillosa que ha superado todas nuestras expectativas. Hemos visto a nuestros estudiantes disfrutar de la lectura, descubrir nuevos autores, desarrollar su creatividad y, sobre todo, fortalecer su amor por los libros. Sin duda, una experiencia que repetiremos cada año con aún más entusiasmo y actividades innovadoras.

Más allá de las palabras

La semana del libro no solo ha sido una celebración de la literatura, sino también un recordatorio de la importancia de la lectura en nuestras vidas. Los libros nos transportan a otros mundos, nos enseñan sobre diferentes culturas, nos ayudan a comprender nuestras emociones y nos inspiran a ser mejores personas.



Invitamos a toda la comunidad educativa a seguir fomentando la lectura en nuestros niños y jóvenes. ¡Que los libros sean siempre nuestros compañeros de viaje en la aventura de la vida!


Esperamos que disfrutan de nuestra colección de medios de los eventos alojados en Flickr.


Team LRC


English Version

The Magic of Reading Takes Over Our School!

A Whirlwind of Literary Activities to Celebrate International Book Day

At our school, International Book Day is not just a date on the calendar, but an explosion of creativity, imagination, and love for reading. This year, we celebrated a whole week dedicated to literature, filling every corner of our school with the scent of fresh ink, the whisper of captivating stories, and the excitement of meeting renowned authors.

An Encounter with Great Writers

We had the privilege of hosting national and international writers who shared their talent and passion with our students. Javier Zamora, author of the acclaimed book "Solito," captivated young people with his story of resilience and hope. Bruno Panzacchi, with his work "Monsters of My Land," awakened the imagination of children through fantastic characters and deep messages. Jorge Galán, who with the backdrop of his book "The Route of the Bees," part of the trilogy "The Land of Fog" had an interesting conversation with the students of the 7th grade. Patricia Lovos, with her books "Failed Acts" and "Puppy Breath," invited teenagers to reflect on the complexity of human emotions.

A Comic Book Illustration Workshop That Awakened Creativity

Students became graphic artists during our comic book illustration workshop, taught by Victor Noyola, founder of Vintage Comics, where they learned about the techniques, colours, design panels, and storytelling to create their own illustrated stories. This was definitely a space in which they felt empowered to unleash their imagination and put their ideas on paper.

Wit and Creativity Shone with the Don Quixote Activity

Famous phrases from Don Quixote were transformed into works of art thanks to the creativity of our students. Each phrase was interpreted in a unique and original way through drawings, collages, and other artistic expressions. This was a tribute to the masterpiece of Spanish literature and a sample of the talent of our young artists.

A Book Fair for All Tastes

Our auditorium became a giant bookstore during the book fair, where 12 bookstores offered a wide variety of books for all tastes and ages, from classic novels to current bestsellers, through children's books, science fiction, poetry, and much more. This was a paradise for book lovers where they could find their next literary adventure.

The Book Signing: An Unforgettable Encounter with the Authors

To culminate the week in a special way, the guest authors signed books for the students who bought them, creating a unique experience for participants, an exchange of words, emotions, and the indelible memory of having met the creators of the stories that they are so passionate about.

A Resounding Success That Fills Us with Joy

Book week has been a wonderful experience that has exceeded all our expectations. We have seen our students enjoy reading, discover new authors, develop their creativity, and, above all, strengthen their love for books. Without a doubt, an experience that we will repeat each year with even more enthusiasm and innovative activities.

Beyond Words

Book week has not only been a celebration of literature but also a reminder of the importance of reading in our lives. Books transport us to other worlds, teach us about different cultures, help us understand our emotions, and inspire us to be better people.

We invite the entire educational community to continue promoting reading among our children and young people. May books always be our companions on the journey of life!

We hope you will enjoy browsing our collection of media from the events which is hosted on Flickr.

Team LRC

Friday, April 28, 2023

Book Week 2023



La Semana del Libro es una celebración anual que desarrollamos cada año como comunidad escolar para fomentar la lectura y la literatura.

Esta semana se celebra generalmente en abril y es un momento en el que se organizan una gran cantidad de eventos y actividades relacionadas con la lectura y los libros.

Uno de los principales objetivos de la Semana del Libro es promover la lectura en todas las edades y fomentar la alfabetización. Para ello, se organizan muchas actividades dirigidas a niños y jóvenes para inculcarles el amor por la lectura y la escritura.


Como escuela organizamos actividades especiales que incluyeron: 
La visita de escritores e ilustradores, que realizaron talleres con los estudiantes de Upper Primary, cuenta cuentos, titeres,  algunos estudiantes de 11th y 12th visitaron diferentes grados de Lower y Upper Primary para realizar la lectura en voz alta, interactuando con los más pequeños sobre la lectura, se realizo un forum de escritores conformado por alumnos, maestros y personal administrativo de la ABC,  se realizo un intercambio de libros en toda la escuela, los estudiantes de secundaria tenian la oportunidad de participar en trivias y juego relacionados a la lectura en redes sociales. Teniendo la oportunidad de ganar premios que brindo Internacional Libros y Regalos. Ademas se premio a la alumna qe diseño el logo oficial de la semana del libro ABC 2023, con el slogan "Leer es soñar con los ojos abiertos."






Isabel Urias de 7th



Forum de escritores ABC
Pablo Ventura de 12th moderador

El 25 de abril, el LRC llevó a cabo un panel para escuchar a un grupo diverso de estudiantes, profesores y administradores que son todos autores. Fue un evento interesante e informativo que atrajo a una gran audiencia. Los panelistas (tanto aficionados como autores publicados) brindaron información valiosa sobre el mundo de la escritura y la publicación, y compartieron sus experiencias y consejos para escritores aspirantes. El evento fue un gran éxito, ¡muchos estudiantes encontraron nuevas inspiraciones para convertirse en autores ellos mismos! En general, el panel sirvió como una gran oportunidad para que la comunidad se reuniera y celebrara la importancia de la escritura y la narración de historias.


English Version 

Authors Forum
Pablo Ventura, 12th-grade moderator

On the 25th of April, the LRC held a panel to hear from a diverse group of students, teachers, and administrators that are all authors. It was an engaging and informative event that attracted a large audience. The panellists (both amateurs and published authors) provided valuable insights into the world of writing and publishing and shared their experiences and tips for aspiring writers. The event was a great success, many students found new inspirations to become authors themselves! Overall, the panel served as a great opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the importance of writing and storytelling.


Feria de libros
Este año las bibliotecas de primaria y secundaria lograron unirse para organizar la feria de libros a nivel de escuela, siendo está una verdadera fiesta literaria para toda nuestra comunidad educativa. Contamos con la participación de  11 editoriales que nos visitarón los días jueves y viernes, entre ellas: La Ceiba, Santillana, Barrilete, GRELISAL, Lovaimex, Clásicos Roxsil, Chicos e Imágen, Editorial Educativa, Tía Li, Indole Editores, Internacional Libros y Regalos.  Ha sido una experiencia muy especial ver compartir esta fiesta literaria con los estudiantes de todas las edades, maestros, escritores, ilustradores, y cada una de las editoriales invitadas promoviendo el amor por la lectura y conocer los nuevo títulos que se han lanzado.






We held two additional competitions during the fair, Book Week Trivia, and  Book Week Scavenger Hunt. The winners of these competitions received a special prize from the Libreria Internacional. 

Book Week Trivia   
Ana Olmedo





Book Week Scavenger Hunt



Adriana G-7D



The Art and Aspirations Board activity was well attended by students across Secondary as well as some 5th-grade students.  During the activity, students recorded their future aspirations on the various canvases, using text and images.




We invite you to view our photo gallery on Flickr and YouTube video from the day. Enjoy!