by Isabel Carretero | Nov 16, 2020 | CLASP
The LASA Executive Council has made the difficult decision to eliminate the in-person element of the Congress, which was going to be held in Vancouver, Canada, due to the continued expansion of COVID-19 and the lack of a solution in the short term. The coronavirus...
by Isabel Carretero | Oct 29, 2020 | CLASP
The Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs and the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress celebrated the 2020 Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature this fall with virtual programming, featuring several recognized authors and...
by Isabel Carretero | May 16, 2020 | CLASP
May 15, 2020— Beast Rider written by Tony Johnston and Maria Elena Fontanot De Rhoads and Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border written by Mitali Perkins and illustrated by Sara Palacios win the 2020 Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult...
by Isabel Carretero | May 15, 2020 | CLASP
Due to the cancellation of the LASA Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, CLASP hosted its Spring 2020 EC, Business and Outreach Meetings virtually on May 15, 2020. All member institutions were invited to join. Meeting minutes may be accessed through the CLASP Member...
by Isabel Carretero | Apr 3, 2020 | CLASP
CLASP postponed its Faculty Research/Professional Development Grant award announcements due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. CLASP will resume the competition and administer awards when travel restrictions are lifted.
by Isabel Carretero | Dec 10, 2019 | CLASP
In support of CLASP’s mission, CLASP is proud to announce a new faculty research and professional development grant. The competitive grant, fully funded by CLASP, provides awards of up to $1000 to support professional advancement for faculty at CLASP member...