The First Salvadoran Children's Poetry Festival/Reading is Marvelous

The First Salvadoran Children's Poetry Festival/Reading is Marvelous, took place last November, 2010. It was organized by Talleres de Poesia, a literary organization based in San Francisco CA. The festival lasted for three days and brought writers from San Francisco and Mexico to participate in this historic event for children, young adults, and teachers. For three days El Salvador's Main Library hosted readings and poetry workshops.

As part of this ongoing effort to continue to raise funds for the 2nd Annual Festival, Talleres de Poesia has organized a tour presenting Manlio Argueta, one of El Salvador's finest writers. Mr. Argueta is the author of several books including the classic novel, One Day of Life. His children's books include, El Cipitio and The Magic Dog of the Volcanoes. He is also the director of the National Library of El Slavador, Francisco Gavidia, where the children's poetry festivals are celebrated.

Mr Argueta will be on tour in the San Francisco Bay Area from May 7-14, in case any of you live in the area and want to help us. Please write or call Jorge Argueta for more information.