Bienvenidos al Festival Latino del Libro y de la Familia #71

About Our Host

MiraCosta College has been honored to host the North San Diego Latino Book & Family Festival for the past several years.

The MiraCosta Community College District has served the coastal North San Diego County for over 89 years. Our mission is to provide superior educational opportunities and student support services to a diverse population of learners, with a focus on their success.

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Listen to the award-winning author Reyna Grande talk about her experiences and give tips to new writers; to Jimmy Figueroa talk about “Finding Hope, Stepping into Empowerment”; to Victor Villarreal share his story as an award-winning Latino author; and to Sabrosas Latin Orchestra serenade you with salsa and Afro-Cuban rhythms.

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Visit the Author, Children’s Community, Education, and Health Villages, packed with over 125 exhibitor booths, where you can talk to authors or check out some great community organizations and services.

3Go to the bilingual workshops and learn about Health, Financial Empowerment, and Education.

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Watch the youth cultural dance and musical performances from Ballet Folklorico Cultural de San Bernardino, Rancho Buena Vista High School Mariachi, Rose Elementary Ignite Dance Group, and Tierra Caliente Ballet Folklorico. Plus, enjoy Kainga Music.

5Listen to Congressman Mike Levin read a children’s book, and join 25 awardwinning authors as they read from their own books.

6Go to FREE CORNER to get a free Aguas Frescas and grab a free book or two.

7Enjoy some tasty treats and refreshing drinks.

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Actividades Para Usted Y Su Familia

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Escuchar a la autora premiada Reyna Grande compartir sus experiencias y dar consejos para escritores nuevos; a Jimmy Figueroa hablar de “Encontrar la esperanza, lograr el empoderamiento”; a Victor Villarreal contar su historia como autor latino multipremiado; y a Sabrosas Latin Orchestra dar una serenada con música salsa y afrocubana.

As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), veteran and military supportive institution, and Achieving the Dream Leader College, MiraCosta fosters the academic life and success of its diverse learners within a caring and equitable environment to strengthen the educational, economic, cultural, and social well-being of the communities we serve.

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Visitar más de 125 puestos de Autores, Niños, Comunidad, Educación y Salud, donde pueden platicar con los autores o aprender sobre organizaciones y servicios comunitarios.

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Asistir a los talleres bilingües y aprender sobre la Salud, el Empoderamiento Financiero y la Educación.

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Ver las presentaciones culturales de música y danza con jóvenes en el Ballet Folklórico Cultural de San Bernardino, Rancho Buena Vista High School Mariachi, el Grupo de baile Ignite de Rose Elementary y Ballet Folklórico Tierra Caliente. Además, disfruten Kainga Music.

5Escuchar al congresista Mike Levin leer un libro para niños, y participar en la lectura de 25 autores que presentan sus libros.

6Ir a la ESQUINA GRATIS y llevarse Aguas Frescas y libros sin costo.

7Disfrutar de unas ricas botanas y bebidas refrescantes.

MiraCosta holds a special place for the Latino community, offering the PUENTE project and the Office of Advancement, with several scholarships and grants to support students and help them overcome financial barriers to higher education. MiraCosta College is also currently one of 15 community colleges in California that offers a bachelor’s degree to help students get jobs in highdemand fields.

The friendly campus offers a spectacular coastal view. Students, staff, and visitors come together here to help each other succeed.