Poetry for Peace - Poesía por la paz

Poets around the world have defined PEACE in diferrent ways using various literary images. It can mean world peace, peace between friends, family, or inner peace. Whichever meaning of peace you're looking for, LuzDelMes project is sharing a moment to reflect on the meaning of PEACE throughout POETRY. Join us the last Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. ET via Zoom & Instagram.

The Objective: Reach inner peace throughout poetry. #PoetryforPeace #LuzDelMes ✨

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CLhonqOj8rv/?igshid=1libyvcy9mrcw

During the month of January, we read poems by Rabindranath Tagore (May 7, 1861 - August 7, 1941) The bard of Bengal who brought out the essence of Eastern spirituality in his poetry like no other poet. His spiritual vision, as he said, is infused "with the ancient spirit of India as revealed in our sacred texts and manifested in the life of today."

Rabindranath Tagore: "Peace, My Heart" 

Tagore wrote this poem as part of his cycle, "The Gardener" (1915). He uses "peace" in the sense of finding peace in the face of impending death.

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 Peace, my heart, let the time for the parting be sweet.
 Let it not be a death but completeness.
 Let love melt into memory and pain into songs.
 Let the flight through the sky end in the folding of the wings
   over the nest.
 Let the last touch of your hands be gentle like the flower of the
   night.
 Stand still, O Beautiful End, for a moment, and say your last
   words in silence. I bow to you and hold up my lamp to light you on your way.

Watch Video: January: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNG5gVUsopw&list=PLcYPLWMCCkBvNmz0pusWECCh5eOHRciaq&index=1&t=30s

 ¡Poesía por la Paz!

Los poetas alrededor del mundo han definido la PAZ de diferentes formas usando  diversas imágenes literarias. Puede significar la paz mundial, paz entre amigos, en la familia, o paz interior. Sea cual sea el significado de paz que esté buscando, el proyecto LuzDelMes está compartiendo un momento para reflexionar sobre el significado de la PAZ usando como medio la POESÍA. Acompáñanos el último sábado del mes a las 10:00 a.m. ET vía Zoom & Instagram.

En enero exploramos la poesía de Rabindranath Tagore el poeta bengalí, premio nobel de literatura 1913.

POEMAS GRATIS EN www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Author, Educator and Translator

Member: FWA, SFWA, SCBWI, Board of Advisors MCBD, Delegado ANLMI
FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple, VCB Poetry, Latino Book Awards, Author’s Talk

 

ANLMI Costa del Tesoro Segundo Aniversario

Hace dos años, tuvimos el honor de iniciar la Academia Norteamericana de Literatura Moderna Internacional - Costa del Tesoro, Florida con un homenaje a José Martí en Barnes & Noble, Jensen Beach en una mañana familiar. 

En el evento se entregó los certificados a las pioneras de ésta gran misión, Janet Balletta, Canciller, y Maritza M. Mejia, Presidenta, durante el día Multicultural del Libro Infantil (ReadYourWorld). Agradecemos a su fundadora, la Dra. Rosalía De la Soledad, por depositar en nosotros tan honorable responsabilidad. 

Celebraremos el Primer Aniversario con un Café Literario y Conversatorio sobre la escritora humanista Chilena Gabriela Mistral y Premio Nobel de Literatura 1945. Agradecemos a quienes han apoyado a ésta delegación :Janet Balletta, Tere Rodriguez-Nora, Suzan Johnson, Lois Peith, Gladys Garzón y su servidora Maritza M Mejia.

El Segundo aniversario lo celebraremos en forma virtual leyendo poemas de unidad y paz de diversos autores el día 30 de enero, 2021 a las 10:00 a. m. ET

Recuerdos de nuestros inicios

    Leyendo el poema: Cultivemos una rosa blanca 

¿Quién fue José Martí?

El intelectual latinoamericano más importante del siglo XIX. Nació el 28 de enero de 1853 – y falleció el 19 de mayo de 1895. Su nombre: José Julián Martí Pérez. Un poeta, ensayista, periodista, traductor, profesor y editor cubano, considerado un héroe nacional y una figura importante en la literatura latinoamericana.

José Martí desarrolló una larga carrera literaria que abarcó géneros literarios como la poesía, la novela, el teatro, el ensayo y el periodismo. Escribió la revista "La Edad de Oro" , destinada a los niños de América Latina, un proyecto que transformó el concepto de la literatura infantil en estas tierras. 

La obra de Martí es considerada, junto con la de autores como Rubén Darío o Amado Nervo, como parte del modernismo hispanoamericana. 

Poemas y Reflexiones: www.luzdelmes.com

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Author, Educator and Translator

Member: FWA, SFWA, SCBWI, Board of Advisors MCBD, Delegado ANLMI
FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple, VCB Poetry, Latino Book Awards, Author’s Talk

Multicultural Children's Book Day 2021

 

USE Hashtag #ReadYourWorld

Diversity in children’s literature has been a topic of concern to movements like We Need Diverse Books and Multicultural Children’s Book Day. Authors, illustrators, educators and bloggers have been an important element to make sure children have access to books that celebrate diversity. Feature characters from diverse cultures, countries and race are an important building block of the learning process in classroom and at home. It is fundamental to teach students from early age that different does not mean to be wrong.

When I was a child,  I always dreamed of traveling around the world , visiting different places, meeting people with different languages, and tasting delicious foods from around the world... I perfect dream that I made it reality over the years.

I’m pleased to be part of MCBD since June 2015 not only as an author, but also as a Reviewer to Multicultural Children’s Book Day. This event has helped me promote my books, increase followers in my social media, and meet authors from around the world.

Author participation interview, Visit: 

https://multiculturalchildrensbookday.com/multicultural-childrens-book-author-maritza-martinez-mejia/

As a Book Reviewer, I've received, free of cost, books to review and donate to my local school library or classroom teacher who requests books for students. The reviews will be added to the Massive Review Linky on the date of the event. 

My reviews and activities will be posted on Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter and my BLOG LuzDelMes

VISIT MY BLOG REVIEWS 2021👉

1. Book Review and Activity of Karl Beckstrand's Books

http://luzdelmes.blogspot.com/2021/01/book-review-and-activity-of-karl.html?m=1

2. Book review and activity of "El niño y la Luna" by Jorge Luis Seco : http://luzdelmes.blogspot.com/2021/01/book-review-and-activity-of-el-nino-y.html

3. Building Tolerance with Vanilla and Chocolate ~ Activities

http://luzdelmes.blogspot.com/2021/01/building-tolerance-with-vanilla-and.html

Maritza M. Mejia

As a Board of Advisor I invite you to join the adventure Visit: http://multiculturalchildrensbookday.com/ 

Big Giant Linky:

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/party/c901224b33f541a3a76eb9735653220b

Use hashtag:  #ReadYourWorld 

Poemas y Reflexiones: www.luzdelmes.com

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Author, Educator and Translator

Member: FWA, SFWA, SCBWI, Board of Advisors MCBD, Delegado ANLMI
FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple, VCB Poetry, Latino Book Awards, Author’s Talk

Building Tolerance with Vanilla and Chocolate ~ Activities

 

Vanilla and Chocolate first edition was published in October 2012 and the second edition

in October 2018 with WRB Publishing. The NEW version 2020 with LuzDelMes Publishing House. 

Main Setting: 
Vanilla and Chocolate main setting is at the Black and White Picnic where the development of the story mainly takes place. 

Plot: 
A concerned teacher helps two friends be together after their parents refused to let them play because of their skin color.

Characters: 
Mrs. M. prepared a Black and White Picnic Day where Vanilla and Chocolate’s parents recognized their kid’s friendship.

Message: This book was written to help children understand the virtue of Tolerance.This Bilingual Children’s Book provides a GREAT lesson that teaches children that  we may have differences on the outside, we are the same inside. 

                                      Illustrations by Estella M. Mejia

ACTIVITY

Build Tolerance & Share your own dreams

1.   Read Vanilla and Chocolate👉

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08412CSCM

2. Follow circle time activities.

3. Draw your own conclusions.

More activities visit:
👉 http://janetballetta.com/blog/vanilla-chocolate-review-activities

Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2021 (1/29/21) is in its 8^th year! This non-profit children’s literacy initiative was founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen; two diverse book-loving moms who saw a need to shine the spotlight on all of the multicultural books and authors on the market while also working to get those book into the hands of young readers and educators.

Eight years in, MCBD’s mission is to raise awareness of the ongoing need to include kids’ books that celebrate diversity in homes and school bookshelves continues. Read about our Mission & History HERE.

MCBD 2021 is honored to be Supported by these Medallion Sponsors!

FOUNDER’S CIRCLE: Mia Wenjen (Prgamaticmom) and Valarie Budayr’s (Audreypress.com)

Platinum Sponsors: Language Lizard Bilingual Books in 50+ Languages, Author Deedee Cummings and Make A Way Media

Gold Sponsors: Barefoot Books, Candlewick Press, Capstone,  Hoopoe Books,  KidLitTV, Peachtree Publishing Company Inc.

Silver Sponsors: Charlotte Riggle, Connecticut Association of School Librarians, Author Kimberly Gordon Biddle, Pack-N-Go Girls

Bronze Sponsors: Agatha Rodi and AMELIE is IMPRESSED!, Barnes Brothers Books, Create and Educate Solutions, LLC, Dreambuilt Books, Dyesha and Triesha McCants/McCants Squared, Redfin Real Estate, Snowflake Stories, Star Bright Books, TimTimTom Bilingual Personalized Books, Author Vivian Kirkfield, Wisdom Tales Press, My Well Read Child 

MCBD 2021 is honored to be Supported by these Author Sponsors!

Poster Artist: Nat Iwata

Authors: Author Afsaneh Moradian, Author Alva Sachs & Three Wishes Publishing Company, Author Angeliki Stamatopoulou-Pedersen, Author Anna Olswanger, Author Casey Bell , Author Claudine Norden, Author Debbie Dadey, Author Diana Huang & Intrepids,  Author Eugenia Chu & Brandon goes to Beijing, Green Kids Club,  Author Gwen Jackson, Author Janet Balletta, Author Josh Funk, Author Julia Inserro, Karter Johnson & Popcorn and Books, Author Kathleen Burkinshaw & The Last Cherry Blossom, Author Keila Dawson, Maya/Neel Adventures with Culture Groove, Author Mia Wenjen, Michael Genhart, Nancy Tupper Ling, Author Natalie Murray, Natalie McDonald-Perkins, Author Natasha Yim, Author Phe Lang and Me On The Page Publishing, Sandra Elaine Scott, Author Shoumi Sen & From The Toddler Diaries, SISSY GOES TINY by Rebecca Flansburg and B.A. Norrgard, Susan Schaefer Bernardo & Illustrator Courtenay Fletcher,  Tales of the Five Enchanted Mermaids, Author Theresa Mackiewicz, Tonya Duncan and the Sophie Washington Book Series, Author Toshia Stelivan, Valerie Williams-Sanchez & The Cocoa Kids Collection Books©, Author Vanessa Womack, MBA, Author Veronica Appleton & the Journey to Appleville book series

MCBD 2021 is Honored to be Supported by our CoHosts and Global CoHosts!

MCBD 2021 is Honored to be Supported by these Media Partners!

Check out MCBD's Multicultural Books for Kids Pinterest Board!

FREE RESOURCES from Multicultural Children’s Book Day

Diversity Book Lists & Activities for Teachers and Parents

Homeschool Diverse Kidlit Booklist & Activity Kit

FREE Teacher Classroom Activism and Activists Kit

Author and Reviewer

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

Website: www.luzdelmes.com 

Member: ANLMI, FWA, SFWA, Delegada ANLMI

Awards: Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016, Author’s Talk Book Show 2017- American Eagle2020 -Social Media: @luzdelmes