Sunday, October 5, 2025

🌍 Celebrating World Teachers’ Day: Honoring the Hearts That Shape the Future

Every year on October 5, the world comes together to celebrate World Teachers’ Day — a special occasion to recognize the dedication, creativity, and compassion of teachers everywhere. Established by UNESCO in 1994, this day honors the invaluable contributions of educators who inspire minds and nurture hearts across generations.

From the first letters we learn to the complex ideas that shape our worldview, teachers are there — guiding, supporting, and believing in us, even when we doubt ourselves. A teacher’s influence reaches far beyond the classroom. 

The 2025 theme for World Teachers’ Day is “Empowering Educators for a Sustainable Future.” It reminds us that teachers are key agents of change in building more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable societies. 

📖 In Our Book Club

As readers, we carry forward the gift teachers have given us — a love for learning and for sharing ideas. Today, we honor that legacy with gratitude and reflection.

Happy World Teachers’ Day to all who teach, guide, and inspire — in classrooms and beyond. 🌿

I appreciate your support!🌷 

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

💬 Una nota de agradecimiento

A todos los profesores, mentores y guías que nos han ayudado a encontrar el significado de las palabras y la sabiduría en sus enseñanzas.

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator, and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 
ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com
Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016, Premio Verso Dorado 2022  

 

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Welcome October - Bienvenido Octubre

 Reflections by Maritza M. Mejía

October, month dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Yes, the Holy Rosary. It might sound bizarre, but we still are praying this devotion from the Thirteen Century that is not devotion of the past, yet the present. 

I invite you to pray the Rosary for peace. Let’s raise our voices to beg for help to the Queen of Peace who intercede for us.


Blessings!

¡Bendiciones!

Octubre, mes dedicado al Santo Rosario. Si, al Santo Rosario. Puede parecer extraño, pero aún seguimos rezando esta devoción del siglo XIII y no no es una devoción de siglos pasados, sino del presente.  

Te invito a rezar el Rosario por la paz. Levantemos nuestras voces y roguemos a la Reina de la Paz que interceda por nosotros.



Thank you for your support!🌷 ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 
ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com
Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016, Premio Verso Dorado 2022     

Friday, September 26, 2025

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a Special Read Aloud Event

Hispanic Heritage Month is almost over. This is a perfect time to celebrate the rich stories, culture, and voices of the Hispanic Community. This year, LuzDelMes invites you to celebrate with a special Read Aloud event featuring talented authors Camelia Khun, Janet Balletta, and Maritza M. Mejía.

📅 When: Friday, October 25th at 11:00 AM
📍 Where: Jen Gift Shop, 1224 SW Gatlin Blvd, Suite 105, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34953

Meet the Authors:

·        Camelia Khun, a retired teacher, brings a unique perspective to bilingual storytelling that inspires children to love reading from an early age.

·        Janet Balletta , a retired teacher, captures the essence of heritage and identity through her inspiring works that celebrate human experience. 

·        Maritza M. Mejía, cultural promoter, editor, and publisher, writes inspirational stories to help readers discover their best selves.

This event is more than just a reading—it’s an opportunity to connect with literature, explore diverse perspectives, and celebrate the vibrant contributions of Hispanic authors. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering their works for the first time, you’ll leave inspired and enriched.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through the power of storytelling!

Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Author, Educator, Translator, and Publisher
Member: FWA, MCBD Board of AdvisorsANLMI Delegate
International Read to Me! Day Ambassador.
Received Crystal Apple Award, VCB Poetry Award, Latino Book Awards 2016 & Author’s Talk

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Mes de la Herencia Hispana ~ Hispanic Heritage Month

Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre celebramos en los Estados Unidos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana o Mes de la Hispanidad para resaltar los logros y contribuciones de los hispanos en este país. Les comparto algunos consejos prácticos para celebrar el mes de la Hispanidad. 
  • Asistir a una Feria de Libros (virtual o presencial). Es una valiosa experiencia; no solo para el escritor, sino para el lector, y vale la pena asistir a una de ellas para apoyar la lectura hispana.
  • Compartir con escritores y poetas y obtener una nueva perspectiva de la escritura de la época. 
  • Leer una obra escrita por un hispano, no solo para apoyarle, sino para celebrar el mes de la Herencia Hispana. 
Conoce los escritores con poemas en español en la Tri-Antologia
LuzDelMes 2019-2020


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Cierro con un poema a nuestra audiencia:

Mi Audiencia
Derecho a ser escuchada
Silencioso, oculto, pasivo,
 ¿Estás ahí… en cualquier lugar? 
¡Vamos a conocernos!

Thank you to all who submitted your work! 💐 

Maritza M. Mejia writes to inspire others to be their best selves.

Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Author, Educator, Translator, and Publisher
Member: FWA, MCBD Board of AdvisorsANLMI Delegate
International Read to Me! Day Ambassador.
Received Crystal Apple Award, VCB Poetry Award, Latino Book Awards 2016 & Author’s Talk

Monday, September 1, 2025

Welcome September - Bienvenido September

The last quarter of this year is here! It is time to revisit the goals set at the beginning of the year. We still have time to make this year a unique one. Have courage, and most of all, trust in yourself. Blessings and Happy September!

 


 



¡Ya estamos en el último trimestre del año! Es hora de revisar los objetivos que nos marcamos a principios de año. Todavía estamos a tiempo de hacer de este año un año único. Ten valor y, sobre todo, confía en ti mismo. ¡Bendiciones y feliz septiembre!

Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator, and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016,  Premio Verso Dorado 2022      

September 1st. World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Today is the beginning of the "Season of Creation," which runs until the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4th. It is a call to work together and steward the creation entrusted to us by God. 

Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we might experience our interdependence with all creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect.

El primero de septiembre es el comienzo de la «Temporada de la Creación», que se extiende hasta la festividad de San Francisco de Asís, el 4 de octubre. Es un llamado a trabajar juntos y cuidar la creación que Dios nos ha confiado. 

Oremos para que, inspirados por San Francisco, podamos experimentar nuestra interdependencia con todas las criaturas que son amadas por Dios y dignas de amor y respeto.

Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator, and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016,  Premio Verso Dorado 2022      

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Welcome August ~ Bienvenido Agosto

 Reflections by Maritza Martínez Mejía

A new season is just around the corner. For some, it marks the start of a new school year, while for others, it signifies the end of a stage, and perhaps the routine continues. There is always an opportunity to learn from our mistakes and strive to be the best version of ourselves.

Have a Happy August!

Una nueva estación está a la vuelta de la esquina. Para algunos, es el inicio de un nuevo año escolar, para otros el final de una etapa, y tal vez la rutina continua. Siempre hay una buena oportunidad para aprender de nuestros errores y trabajar para ser la mejor versión de nosotros mismos.

 

¡Exitos y Adelante!

¡Ten un Feliz Agosto!

Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator, and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016,  Premio Verso Dorado 2022