Latino Caucus

The purpose of the Latino Caucus Round Table is to advocate for Latino and Spanish-speaking patrons at all types of libraries.

Membership in the Latino Caucus Round Table is open to any TLA member. Join us today!

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REFLECTIONS ON LEADERSHIP: INSIDE THE ROLE OF LATINO LIBRARY LEADERS
View our pláticas focusing on the experiences and journeys of celebrated Latino library leaders to learn how they represent and advocate for Latino communities effectively.

For Women’s History Month, we were joined by Maria Elena Ovalle and Esther Garcia, leaders and advocates within TLA and our Latinx communities.

View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/amR_Xqke78c

LCRT 2022-23 OFFICERS
The Latino Caucus Round Table is delighted to announce the 2022-23 officers!

2022-2023 OFFICERS

• Chair: Jennifer Jimenez
• Chair-elect: Romeo Rosales, Jr.
• Past-chair: Priscilla Celina Suarez
• Secretary & Treasurer: Sara Montoya-Hernandez
• Councilor: Norma Fultz
• Councilor alternate: Carmen Lazo
• Webmaster: Christina Salazar
• Social media manager: Carolyn Slavin
• TLA Staff Liaison: Wendy Woodland
• TLA Executive Board Liaison: Mike Mendez
• TLA ProCo Liaison: Rolando Ramirez

Find Us on TLA Engage!

Past LCRT AT TLA CONFERENCES 

• LCRT sessions at TLA 2022 Annual Conference
• LCRT sessions at TLA 2021 Annual Conference

ADVOCACY

Statements and Resolutions

• Latino Caucus statement condemning increased violence & racism toward Black Americans and people of color
• Resolution in Support of Immigrant Children

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES 

Bilingual reading list for ages 5-12

REFORMA Recommends: Books for Children

REFORMA Recommends: Books for Teens & Adults

ArtePublico Press 

Cinco Books 

Pura Belpré Award – The Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.

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