Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs
CLASP promotes all facets of Latin American studies nationwide. CLASP fosters global competency, language proficiency and cultural awareness of Latin America and the Caribbean, drawing upon interdisciplinary and area expertise.
CLASP encourages excellence in teaching and program development; organizes workshops at national and regional conventions; develops curriculum materials; promotes teaching of less commonly taught languages; recognizes exemplary children’s and young adult literature; and supports K-12 and post-secondary professional development.
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LASA Announces 2021 International Congress to be Virtual
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...
CLASP, Library of Congress Celebrate Américas Award
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...
2020 Américas Award Announced
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...