I was elected APALA’s Executive Board Secretary for 2012-2013 again. Yay! The people I work with in APALA are inspiring and I’m proud to be an EB member. Here’s to visiting Seattle and Chicago next year for Midwinter & Annual. I guess I should start saving my money now… lol. Now I’m just waiting to … Continue reading »
Please visit the Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture Grants section of the website for an application. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2012. Funding is generously aided by Toyota Financial Services!
I almost forgot! We had a press release go out! (It’s backdated… it actually went out yesterday.. oops.) September 26, 2011 The American Indian Library Association (AILA) and the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Announce Their New Sponsor, Toyota Financial Services. The American Indian Library Association (AILA) and the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) are … Continue reading »
Wow, I really didn’t have time to post during ALA in New Orleans. When I had any downtime I was so tired I couldn’t really complete a full sentence, let alone write a blog post. So much happened over the last 5 days that it certainly will take more than 1 blog over 1 day, … Continue reading »
So, this trip is already not going as planned. My husband had surgery 2 weeks ago that he should’ve mostly been healed from, but actually has not really healed at all, and the doctor has decided to not clear him for travel. So I am now going to New Orleans solo. This will be my … Continue reading »
hehe. So, I was elected as APALA’s newest Secretary for the 2011-2012 term. I ran alone, so I had a feeling that unless people really didn’t like me, I’d win, but none the less I am proud to have been asked to run for the position (I wouldn’t have done it without a little cajoling, … Continue reading »
Hey Everyone! APALA is hosting 2 fun-raisers for Spectrum Scholars – One in Nor Cal & one in So Cal! Nor Cal: Hosted by APALA & REFORMA May 7, 2011 7:00-10:00pm Redwood City Library For more information, email wee@smcl.org or view the flyer So Cal: May 14, 2011 6:30 – 9:00pm Residence 734 W Summerland … Continue reading »
What a busy week for APALA – Talk Story Winners were Announced yesterday, and today the Lit Awards were announced! As a past (2009 Children’s Literature), present (2010 Picture Book), and future (2011 YA Literature) Committee member, I am very proud to post this year’s winners: Picture Book Winner Honor Children’s Literature Winner Honor Young … Continue reading »
This program, We Rise! Pacific Islander Higher Education Conference, is for AAPI High School Students & AAPI Community College Students and their parents. It is a day of workshops, lunch, and a resource fair. One of the committee members from my Thesis committee will also be speaking, Keith Camacho, who is a totally awesome Chamorro … Continue reading »
Today I was reading my friend’s blog on her Emerging Leaders experience (my blog on the experience is here), and I saw this quote: “Where am I making a difference and if I’m not, why am I doing it?” and thus, the theme of today’s blog was born. So, where am I making a difference? … Continue reading »
