City of Philadelphia - File #: 200534

• File #: 200534
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: ADOPTED
• File created: 10/1/2020
• In control: CITY COUNCIL
• Final action: 10/8/2020
• Title: Recognizing and celebrating the second annual Latin American Book Fair in Philadelphia for its work in highlighting local Latin-American authors, literature, and culture.
• Sponsors: Councilmember Oh, Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez, Councilmember Bass, Councilmember Domb

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
10/8/2020	0	CITY COUNCIL	ADOPTED
10/1/2020	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Title
Recognizing and celebrating the second annual Latin American Book Fair in Philadelphia for its work in highlighting local Latin-American authors, literature, and culture.

Body
WHEREAS, The first ever Latin American Book Fair in Philadelphia was held on October 4, 2019 outside City Hall; and

WHEREAS, Coinciding with National Hispanic Heritage Month, the event was created to highlight local Hispanic authors and connect the community with the rich literary heritage of Latinos; and

WHEREAS, The event came together with collaboration from local Latino non-profit organizations, Acci?n Colombia, Casa de Venezuela, Centro Cultural Mexicano and Taller Puertorrique?o and sponsors including Madre Tierra, Philatinos Radio, Generation A, Dos Puntos, the Free Library of Philadelphia; and

WHEREAS, A planning committee was also established to organize and promote the event, led by Mariuska Forbes, Raquel Colmenares, Leity Rodriguez-Largo, Noel Aragon, Edgar Ramirez, Arianne Bracho, Ana Omana, and Carmen Febo; and

WHEREAS, New committee members for 2020 include Mary Marques, Jael Conde and Juan Giarrizzo; and

WHEREAS, The open-fair style event was a smashing success, with over 31 Hispanic authors participating; and

WHEREAS, Attendees were treated to meet and greets with local authors, book and poetry readings, food tastings, and musical performances; and

WHEREAS, This year's event, in accordance with public health guidelines, will be held virtually from October 15-17; and

WHEREAS, Participating authors for this year's fair include Roger Santiba?ez, Azahara Palome, Carlos Jos? P?rez S?mano, Ana Atach, Maya Litwack, Evangelina Sanchez, Herbel Hernando Potes Cort?s, and Concha Alborg; and

WHEREAS, The event will kick off with an inauguration and poetry session from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, followed by a children's session from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, and conclude with book presentations and a cultural session from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ...