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CONTENT VOLUME 2, ISSUE 5

Eva Longoria’s Foundation Supports Latina Education and Entrepreneurship

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Turner Impact Capital and Eva Longoria Partner to Address Critical Shortage of Workforce Housing

Making the Grade MAKING THE GRADE

Veteran Educator Offers Advice to Teachers and Parents

Disney’s First Latina Princess to Star in TV Movie This Fall

THE ART DEPARTMENT

Princess Elena to Become a Meet and Greet Character at Disneyland Resort

Read Any Good Books Lately?

SCHOOL LIBRARY

21 CREATIVE WRITING

This Month OutlooK-12 Features Scholastic's Bilingual Tales series

Latina Veteran Publisher Releases Second Bilingual Aviation Children’s Book

“Captain Mama’s Surprise” Ignites Imaginations Through STEM Concepts and Art

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EVA LONGORIA’S

Foundation Supports Latina Education and Entrepreneurship

n a recent video for LeanIn. org, Eva Longoria joined celebrities including Kerry Washington, Selena Gomez, Emma Watson and Serena Williams in encouraging women to support each other. This appearance is the latest in philanthropic efforts by the actress, director and producer to help empower women and in particular her fellow Latinas. Although she is widely known for her “Desperate Housewives” character, the often self-centered Gabrielle Solis, in real life Longoria has dedicated both her studies at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and her foundation to help others excel. “Inequitable education practices perpetuate differences in achievement that impedes the quality of learning opportunities available to Latinas which, in turn, will greatly affect their social and economic circumstances,” Longoria wrote in her 2013 CSUN thesis titled “Success STEMS from Diversity: The Value of Latinas in STEM.” The quantitative study’s focus was on the lives of Latinas both pursuing possible careers in STEM-related work and employed in the STEM fields. 6 · August 4, 2016

“The data collected from the study should allow us to create effective interventions that eliminate the common factors impeding STEM degree completion for Latinas and to identify and replicate the common factors that lead to success for Latinas in STEM fields,” Longoria wrote. Her thesis earned her a Masters of Arts in Chicano and Chicana Studies degree.

Beyond academics, Longoria also established the Eva Longoria Foundation in 2012 with the purpose to encourage and support Latinas both in their education and their careers. According to the foundation’s website 27 percent of Latinas live below the poverty line, one in three Latinas drop out of high school and only 15 percent of adult Latinas hold college degrees. Despite this data, 80 percent of Latina teens in the U.S. want to go to college and Latina-owned businesses have recently increased

at eight times the rate of businesses owned by men. “Our vision is to empower Latinas to reach their potential through education and entrepreneurship,” the foundation’s website states. “The Eva Longoria Foundation’s programs help Latinas excel in school and attend college. Additionally, we provide Latina entrepreneurs with career training, mentorship, capital and opportunity. By investing in Latinas, we hope to build a stronger future for our country.” The foundation’s programs include a nine-week course in partnership with the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) to instruct parents in low-income, predominantly Latino areas on assisting their children with college applications, financial aid forms, class requirements and other education-related tasks. The program, which has graduated more than 2,200 participants expanded to Mexico City in 2015 and has continued to expand to other schools. Beyond the foundation’s partnership with PIQE, it has also partnered with the Howard G. Buffett Foundation on several programs both for students and entrepreneurship. The Howard G. Buffett

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Foundation, Eva Longoria’s Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio have combined their efforts to create afterschool programs specifically designed to improve students’ knowledge of STEM-related fields, including robotics and coding. The two foundations have also partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Corpus Christi for a mentorship program designed to teach Latinas healthy living and leadership. The Eva Longoria Foundation has also partnered with the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to provide training and microloans to Latina entrepreneurs. Additional programs done through the Eva Longoria Foundation include giving backpacks of food on a weekly basis in San Antonio and Corpus Christi in partnership with Feeding America. The foundation has also provides loans to 152 Latina business owners since the spring of 2013 in partnership with Accion Texas and Accion Diego and since the fall of 2015 has been expanding its mentorship efforts specifically in Los Angeles with the help of Bank of America and Step Up. “The growing Latina population is an untapped resource in this country,” said Longoria who has continued to spread awareness of Latina issues in such forums at the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, the National Council de la Raza (NCLR) National Conference and the Clinton Global Initiative America Conference. “If we give Latinas the tools to unlock their potential, we will see amazing results.” •

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Eva Longoria Partners with Turner Impact Capital to Address

Critical Shortage of Workforce Housing

Actress Eva Longoria discusses her new comedy series on "The Talk." From left, Sheryl Underwood, Sara Gilbert, Eva Longoria, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Julie Chen, shown.

urner Impact Capital an investment firm dedicated to social impact investing, has joined forces with Eva Longoria to acquire, enrich and preserve critically needed workforce housing for families who earn less than 80 percent of the area median income and live in densely populated, ethnically diverse urban communities throughout the U.S. “Her ambition and dedication to providing and fostering opportunities for minority communities coupled with her unique insight and personal story fit seamlessly with our social impact strategies and make her a perfect partner for our mission.” The famed actress, businesswoman and philanthropist has become a partner in and an ambassador for the 8 · August 4, 2016

firm’s Turner Multifamily Impact Fund, which is well-positioned to acquire and manage up to one billion dollars in apartment communities in urban markets throughout the U.S. Since its launch in 2015, the fund has purchased nearly 2,500 units in Maryland, Florida, Texas and Nevada, with many more acquisitions planned. In these roles, Longoria will help raise awareness about the critical shortage of workforce housing and highlight the potential for innovative, market-driven solutions to tackle some of the most daunting challenges that the U.S. faces as a county. The demand for quality, affordable workforce rental housing in the most populated areas of the coun-

try is expanding due in part to the prohibitively high cost of land and construction. As a result, rents are reaching historic highs. Nearly half of all renters spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent, and one quarter of all renters spend more than 50 percent of their income on rent. The growing disparity in workers’ income and their rent is untenable. “While best known as an actress and producer, Eva Longoria’s most important roles are those of a devoted philanthropist, entrepreneur and advocate for women and Latino community issues,” said Bobby Turner, Principal and CEO of Turner Impact Capital. “Her ambition and dedication to providing and

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Actress Eva Longoria discusses her new comedy series on “The Talk” From left, Sara Gilbert, Sheryl Underwood, Eva Longoria, Julie Chen, Sharon Osbourne, and Aisha Tyler, shown.

fostering opportunities for minority communities, coupled with her unique insight and personal story, fit seamlessly with our social impact strategies and make her a perfect partner for our mission.” Longoria is a longstanding supporter of a variety of philanthropic causes and created the Eva Longoria Foundation to help Latinas build better futures for themselves and their families through education and entrepreneurship. Longoria is also an accomplished businesswoman. Her production company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, has produced hit shows for several television networks, and she has served as spokesperson for a variety of top businesses, including L’Oréal Paris. “Communities, the environment, worker productivity and household well-being all suffer when affordable housing is not in close 10 · August 4, 2016

proximity to jobs. In addition, the fact that one in four renter households spend over 50 percent of their income on rent is not sustainable,” Longoria said. “I am thrilled to partner with the Turner Impact Capital team to highlight the great promise of urban investment in underserved communities, an issue close to my heart. Turner is pioneering a financially sustainable and scalable approach to building a stronger future and a more prosperous, inclusive country.” The Turner Multifamily Impact Fund seeks to address the housing affordability crisis by preserving the workforce-housing status of the properties it acquires and by implementing an innovative and novel business model that drives both shareholder and stakeholder value. “Turner Impact Capital’s investment strategies directly benefit a

broad cross-section of urban residents, including Latinos, the youngest and one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in the United States,” Longoria said. “Despite their potential, Latinos disproportionately lack housing opportunities and face overwhelming economic challenges. The work of Turner Impact Capital supports the most effective interventions in breaking the cycle of poverty: promoting excellence in our schools and bringing new investment to our cities.” Bobby Turner said he believes Longoria’s role as an investor and ambassador will enable the firm and its partners to touch even more lives in America’s most economically challenged cities while demonstrating the effectiveness of market-driven solutions. •

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long with her philanthropic efforts, Eva is very involved in politics. And since we are in the throes of a presidential election season, it’s appropriate to look back to 2008 when Eva was given the opportunity of a lifetime – a chance to address the Democratic National Convention. Aside from the full-throated endorsement of then Senator Barack Obama, Eva talked about her appreciation for having access to the “American Dream.” Her inspirational eloquence caught the attention of the nation, fueling speculation that she might run for political office someday. I feel fortunate to be standing on this stage tonight. I never could've imagined it growing up. I was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, the youngest of four girls, including my oldest sister, Lisa, who has special needs. My mom was a special education teacher, and my dad worked on the Army base. We weren't wealthy, but we were determined to succeed. In my family, there was one cardinal priority—education. College was not an option; it was mandatory. So even though we didn't have a lot of money, we made it work. I signed up for financial aid, Pell Grants, work study, anything I could. Just like our president and first lady, I took out loans to pay for school. Then I changed oil in a mechanic shop, flipped burgers at Wendy's, taught aerobics and worked on campus to pay them back. Like a lot of you, I did whatever it took, and four years later, I got my degree. More importantly, I got a key to American

opportunity. That's who we are—a nation that rewards ambition with opportunity. Where hard work can lead to success, no matter where you start. Traveling the country, I see young Americans of every background fighting to succeed. They're optimistic, ambitious, hardworking. But they also want to know that their hard work will pay off. Small businesses create two out of every three new jobs in America. It's the suburban dad who realizes his neighborhood needs a dry cleaner. It's the Latina nurse whose block needs a health clinic—and she knows she's the one to open it! It's the high school sophomore who is building Facebook's competitor. They are the entrepreneurs driving the American economy. Am e r i ca w as b ui lt by op ti m i s ts . Optimists like my friend Amanda, who recently started a small business. When she went to buy her website address—her first and last name—she found that someone already owned it but wasn't using it. So my friend emailed the owner of the site to ask if she could buy it. The owner wrote back. She is a 13-year-old girl who shares Amanda's name and politely explained that she could not give up the website. Why? Because the younger Amanda plans to be president of the United States, and she's going to need the website for her campaign. Here is a girl who at 13 years old firmly believes she can build her American dream. Let's fight for the American dream! Amanda's, yours, mine, all of ours!" •

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Eva Longoria to Get a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Longoria Honors Fellow Star Recipient on Facebook Page

dding to her list of achievements, Eva Longoria along with the late Selena Quintanilla will be honored with

stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017. Earlier this summer, Longoria posted the following on her Facebook page: I could never have dreamed that one day I would receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But even more ironic is that the same year I receive my star, so does my idol, my inspiration, my fellow Tejana, my fellow Corpus Christi native, Selena Quintanilla.

She was the reason I even dared to dream that a better life was possible. And that that life didn't have to distance you from where you came from. So many people become famous and leave a place without ever crediting it with the role it played in shaping their lives. Selena was proud of being from Corpus Christi, Texas. And that made me proud to be from Corpus. She blazed the way for all of us and I will be forever grateful to her for not only that but for the pure joy I felt when I got to see her perform. Her smile, her charisma, her beauty put every single person who watched her under a spell. Thank you Selena. I know I will receive my star on the Walk of Fame because you dared to dream it first. â&#x20AC;˘

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MAKING THE GRADE

by Gary Cooper

IT'S USEFUL AT TIMES TO HAVE A FRESH PERSPECTIVE TO “MAKE THE GRADE.” WITH THIS IN MIND WE HERE AT OUTLOOK-12 HAVE CREATED A SPECIAL COLUMN WHERE YOU, OUR READERS, CAN WRITE TO US WITH YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUESTIONS AND GET PERSPECTIVE AND INSIGHTS FROM OUR RESIDENT AWARD-WINNING EDUCATION VETERAN AND CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST GARY COOPER. AN EDUCATOR FOR MORE THAN 45 YEARS, GARY HAS TAUGHT STUDENTS FROM NURSERY SCHOOL TO COLLEGE AND IS ALSO A GUIDANCE COUNSELOR.

Q: I’m a parent with a little girl in second grade. I’m going to admit something upfront. I’m the type of parent that shelters my kid and probably too much sometimes. She’s my baby, and I can’t help it. Lately, she’s been hearing about all the gun violence in the news, and she’s getting scared about going back to school. Nothing’s ever happened at her school (knock on wood), but she’s still scared. The other day she really broke my heart when she hugged me and said that she didn’t want to die. Alone later that night, I sob for a half an hour just thinking about what she said. I really need your help on this one. What do I do? A: This is a problem that is reaching alarming rates. Students of all ages living in all locales are experiencing a high level of anxiety about gun violence. Your daughter is far from alone with these troubling emotions. The first step in reducing her fears is to inform both her teacher and her principal. Your daughter’s school hopefully realizes that this is a legitimate concern. If a guidance counselor is available, contact that individual as well. All of the school’s personnel should spend time discussing all the safety measures taken by that school. Many schools are now permitting students to carry cell phones to school for just this set of circumstances, making children and parents more comfortable. If this is not doable, ask the school to permit you to speak to your daughter from time to time. Most schools practice a lockdown drill in case of an intruder in a similar manner to a fire drill. Many police departments will send a spokesperson to a school to address this very issue. In addition, speak to your daughter in a calming fashion to calm her fears. Together your efforts coupled with the local educators and law enforcement can help your child, and I’m sure many others. Knowing that she has many grown ups in her life looking out for her and her classmates with emergency plans, understanding and support will not only help her feel better, but I suspect will also help put your mind more at ease.

Q: I’m the mother of a kindergartener. Getting him up in the morning and ready has become terrible. I’m not talking about whining or tantrums. Suddenly my little angel is screaming at the top of his lungs and hitting and clawing at his dad and me over us taking out clothes for him to wear or getting his shoes from the closet. We have disciplined him, punished him and tried talking with him, but he’s only getting worse. We want to think this is a phase, but our concern is if we don’t nip this in the bud, it will lead to other bad behaviors down the road. And we definitely don’t want him doing this sort of thing at his school this fall. What are we missing? Why can’t we get through to him? A: We all have had trouble getting out of bed from time to time. The trick is to have your son look forward to something in the morning. A favorite breakfast or treat often is enough to induce many to rise and shine. Permit him to play a game before heading to class or watch a favorite television show. I had a family facing an identical situation. They simply allowed their child to select the clothes to be worn the next day. This was enough motivation for that child to look forward to getting up and getting dressed. Kindergarten can be a difficult transition for many children. Try to identify a classmate that can serve as a friend that your son will look forward to seeing at the school. Consequences rarely accomplish the desired goal. Instead find some small reward to be achieved on a weekly basis. However, don’t treat as a bribe but as an indication of achievement. You may ask your son’s teacher to give him a task or responsibility in the morning to encourage him to get to school on time. I knew of a teacher who taught a class of rebellious teenagers. These teens were bused to school from various locations. His predecessor was unable to encourage students to arrive on time if at all. This enterprising educator changed the first activity of the day to fifteen minutes of dancing. As a result there were very few tardy students or behavioral problems moving forward. Granted your five-year-old is in a different set of circumstances than these teenagers, but hopefully his teacher will offer early morning activities that will encourage all the students to be excited about learning.

Q: Hi, Mr. Cooper. I’m going to be in fourth grade. I’m not a good student. I try really hard. I’m good for my teachers. I don’t shout out or pass notes. But I can’t remember all the stuff they tell us. I feel really stupid sitting in class. All my friends get good grades, but I never do. I always get C’s or D’s or F’s. I really want to do better this year. I don’t want to feel stupid anymore, and I want my mom and dad to be proud of me. How can I get smarter? A: Anytime is a good time to try to improve, however, if I had to pick an ideal time to go through a positive alteration, fourth grade would be my choice. For both teachers and learners, kindergarten through third grade is primarily a time to learn how to read. Fourth grade and beyond is when students really begin to use reading to learn. Read as much as you can. The more you read, the better you will become with those skills. In mathematics, most fourth, fifth and sixth grade math is centered around the memorization of the times tables. If that is an area of weakness for you, then concentrate all your efforts into putting that knowledge into rote memory. Find yourself a study buddy or two to assist with your progress in all subject matters. Most importantly, get yourself better organized. Make sure you fully understanding your homework assignments (what books are needed, which pages the assignment is on, when the assignment is due, etc.) and don’t be afraid to seek assistance if you need help with your homework. In addition, prepare for every test and try to learn from your mistakes. If allowed, take some useful notes and compare your understanding of the material with your friends. Your parents’ approval is important, but your sense of well-being overshadows all other feelings. Permit yourself to forgive yourself for learning shortcomings. We all feel stupid or behind the pack sometimes, but that doesn’t mean we actually are. Just from reading your letter, I can tell that you are not stupid. That is why it is important to be patient with yourself and try to keep a positive attitude. Remember, almost always things eventually turn around.

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THE ART DEPARTMENT

Disney’s First Latina Princess

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to Star in TV Movie This Fall

“Elena of Avalor” follows the story of 16-year-old Elena who must learn to rule as crown princess until she is old enough to be queen.

rincess Elena is no stranger to OutlooK-12 Magazine. Our second issue featured the first Latina Disney princess, and to date she is the only cartoon character to appear on our cover. This fall, however, Princess Elena is slated for another first: to star in her own movie on the Disney Channel. The TV movie, which is entitled “Elena and the Secret of Avalor,” will explain how despite being 14 · August 4, 2016

a princess, 16-year-old Elena’s fairy tale is more of a hero’s journey that began long ago when the evil sorceress, Shuriki, took her parents and kingdom from her. Elena bravely faced the sorceress to protect her little sister, Princess Isabel, and her grandparents, but in the process, her magical amulet pulled her inside its enchanted jewel, saving her life but imprisoning her at the same time. Decades later, Princess Sofia of Enchancia, star of the

Disney Junior TV series “Sofia the First,” discovers the truth about the amulet that she has worn since joining her royal family and sets out to restore Elena to her human form and help her return to the kingdom of Avalor. Although this will be Princess Elena’s first starring role in a TV movie, Disney fans are already familiar with the brave and adventurous princess and the world of Avalor. As was reported on Out-

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Aimee Carrero voices the title character Princess Elena in the upcoming animated series “Elena of Avalor.”

looK-12’s website, Princess Elena made her officially royal debut in the highly anticipated animated series “Elena of Avalor,” which had a one-hour premiere event on Friday, July 22 on the Disney Channel. Following its U.S. debut, the series was rolled out globally in 33 languages in 163 countries on Disney Channels worldwide. Set in the enchanted fairytale land of Avalor, the series picks up where the movie leaves off and

tells what happens to Elena after she saved her kingdom from the evil sorceress and must now learn to rule as crown princess until she is old enough to be queen. As the series unfolds, Elena’s journey will lead her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders. Since Elena is the first Latina Disney princess, the TV series’ stories incorporate influences from

The TV movie, which is entitled “Elena and the Secret of Avalor,” will explain how despite being a princess, 16-year-old Elena’s fairy tale is more of a hero’s journey… www.k12hispanicoutlook.com K

nal songs spanning an array of Latin musical styles including Mariachi, Latin Pop, Salsa, Banda and Chilean Hip Hop. Extensions for the series include Disney Parks & Resorts, which will welcome Princess Elena at Walt Disney World Resort this month and at Disneyland Resort in the fall; print and e-book titles from Disney Publishing; and dolls, role-play products, accessories, home décor and apparel from Disney Store and licensees including Hasbro, Jakks Pacific, Franco Manufacturing and Children’s Apparel Network. Walt Disney Records has released Elena’s

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Since Elena is the first Latina Disney princess, the TV series’ stories incorporate influences from diverse Latin and Hispanic cultures through architecture, traditions, food and customs.

diverse Latin and Hispanic cultures through architecture, traditions, food and customs. Magic, mythology and folklore are an important aspect of the series from the first episode, “First Day of Rule,” where Elena officially becomes crown princess and rescues her sister, Isabel, from Noblins, elf-like shape shifting creatures based on a Chilean peuchen myth. The episode also introduces Zuzo, Elena’s spirit guide in the animal world, based on the belief of a Mayan tribe in southern Mexico. Music also play an important role with each episode of “Elena of Avalor” featuring origi-

(from left to right) Chris Parnell, Yvette Nicole Brown and Carlos Alazraqui voice Migs, Luna and Skylar respectively in the animated series “Elena of Avalor.” Their characters are magical creatures called jaquins.

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Silvia Cardenas Olivas, Story Editor, “Elena of Avalor”

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Carlos Alazraqui voices Skylar the jaquin, a magical creature, in the animated series “Elena of Avalor.”

anthem titled “My Time” as a digital single on iTunes and a seven-track EP featuring songs from the series, and Disney Studios will release an episode compilation DVD later this year. “Elena of Avalor” stars Aimee Carrero as the voice of Elena (she also performs “My Time”); Jenna Ortega as Princess Isabel; Chris Parnell, Yvette Nicole Brown and Carlos Alazraqui as the magical flying jaquins Migs, Luna and Skylar respectively; Emiliano Díez as Francisco; Julia Vera as Luisa; Christian Lanz as Chancellor Esteban; Jillian Rose Reed as Naomi; Joseph Haro as Mateo; Jorge Diaz as Gabe; Keith Ferguson as Zuzo; and Joe Nunez as Armando.

The recurring guest voice cast includes: Constance Marie as Doña Paloma, Magister of the Traders Guild; Lou Diamond Phillips as Victor Delgado, a debonair villain who uses his charisma to deceive the people around him; Justina Machado and Jaime Camil as siblings Carmen and Julio who run a restaurant in Avalor; Rich Sommer as Captain Daniel Turner, Naomi’s father and harbormaster; Tyler Posey as Prince Alonso, a charming prince from the Argentine-inspired Kingdom of Cordoba; Lucas Grabeel as Jiku, the leader of the Noblins; and Echo Kellum as King Joaquín, a monarch from the Caribbean-inspired Kingdom of Cariza who is a trusted and close friend of Elena.

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The guest voice cast for season one includes: Tituss Burgess as Charoca, a magical volcano creature based on a Chilean myth; Ana Ortiz as Rafa, Mateo’s mother; Ivonne Coll as Doña Angelica, an absent-minded and overly dramatic ghost; Hector Elizondo as Fiero, a wicked wizard; Odette Annable as Señorita Marisol, Isabel’s enthusiastic young teacher; Danny Trejo as Antonio Agama, a popular Avaloran hero; Anthony Mendez as King Juan Ramón, a monarch from the Argentine-inspired Kingdom of Cordoba; Eden Espinosa as Orizaba, an evil moth fairy banished to the spirit world; Marsai Martin as Cat, a budding scientist and adventurer; Aasif Mandvi as King Raja, a monarch from the Indian-inspired Kingdom of Napurna; and George Takei as King Toshi, a monarch from the Japanese-inspired Kingdom of Satu. Latin Grammy Award winner Gaby Moreno performs the series’ theme song and will also voice a guest role. Born in Guatemala, Moreno performs her music, which ranges from blues to jazz to soul to R&B, in both English and Spanish. In addition to winning the Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2013, Moreno was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music in 2010 for co-writing the theme song to “Parks and Recreation.” “Elena of Avalor” was created by Emmy Award winner Craig Gerber who also serves as executive producer. Silvia Cardenas Olivas is the story editor, and Elliot M. Bour is the supervising director. The series’ cultural advisors are Marcela Davison

Craig Gerber, Executive Producer and Story Editor, “Sofia the First” and “Elena of Avalor”

Avilés, founder of The Chapultepec Group, co-founder of the international Latino arts initiative Camino Arts, and Director of Humanities Programs at the FDR Foundation at Harvard University; and Diane Rodriguez, Associate Artistic Director of Centre Theatre Group and co-founder of the theatre ensemble Latins Anonymous who was recently appointed by President Obama to be a member of the National Council on the Arts.

Emmy Award-nominated Tony Morales ("Hatfields & McCoys") is the composer, Emmy Award winner John Kavanaugh (“Sofia the First”) is the songwriter/music director, and acclaimed touring musician and Latin music instructor Rene Camacho serves as Latin music consultant. “Elena of Avalor” is a production of Disney Television Animation and carries a TV-Y parental guideline. •

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air y tales have a timeless, universal quality unmatched by other forms of literature. Not only

are they often amongst the first stories that children learn but are also their first “lessons” in such things as honesty, respect, diligence, courage and loyalty. So this month, OutlooK-12 is dedicating our School Library to Scholastic’s Bilingual Tales series featuring classic tales in both English and Spanish. In addition to a description for each book, we are also including a brief excerpt.

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SCHOOL LIBRARY

“EL PATITO FEO/ THE UGLY DUCKLING”  by Luz Orihuela  ISBN-13: 978-0439773768

ome animals look different as babies than they do as adults. This simple scientific fact is the basis for one of the best-known children’s stories about rushing to judgment but also about finding inner strength and beauty.   En la orilla del lago hay mucho alboroto. ¿Qué pasa? Los patitos han salido de los huevos. Son todos ¡iguales y tan bonitos! ¿Todos iguales? ¡Nooo! Hay uno distinto. There is a lot of noise at the lake. What’s going on? The ducklings have hatched! They all look alike! They’re so cute! Do they all look alike? Nooo! There’s one that is different.

“CAPERUCITA ROJA/ LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD”  by Luz Orihuela  ISBN-13: 978-0439773751

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ittle Red Riding Hood” is a story that has undergone several revisions—not all of which end happily. In the modern world, however, it is a cautionary tale reminding children to be wary of strangers. Érase una vez una niña a quien todo el mundo llamaba Caperucita Roja porque siempre llevaba una capucha de color rojo. Un día, su madre le pidió que llevara miel a su abuelita, que estaba enferma. There once was a girl who always wore a red hood. Her name was Little Red Riding Hood. One day, her mother asked her to bring honey to her sick grandmother.

“LA SIRENITA/ THE LITTLE MERMAID”   nlike the Disney movie, the original story of “The Little Mermaid” is a bittersweet tale just as much about mortality as it is about romance. For this mermaid, falling in love doesn’t automatically equal happily ever after. En el fondo del mar, vivía un rey con su mamá y sus seis bellas hijas. La menor tenía una voz maravillosa y todos los animals del mar se acercaban a oírla cantar. Deep in the ocean lived a king with his mother and his six loving daughters. The youngest daughter had a beautiful voice. All the sea animals loved to hear her sing.

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by Luz Orihuela  ISBN-13: 978-0439773829

he themes of being wise and the consequences of being foolishness are very prominent in this classic story. Like “Little Red Riding Hood,” the villain is a wolf, an animal often portrayed in fairy tales as being very deceitful and treacherous. Había una vez tres cerditos que vivían tranquilos y felices. Un día, vieron un lobo que merodeaba por los alrededores. “Tendremos que construer una casa para protegernos del lobo,” dijeron los cerditos. Once there were three little pigs. They lived quiet, happy lives. One day, they saw a wolf nearby. “We must build a house for protection,” the little pigs said.

“LA LECHERA/ THE MILKMAID”

by Luz Orihuela  ISBN-13: 978-0439871983

“LOS TRES CERDITOS/ THE THREE LITTLE PIGS”

“LA BELLA DURMIENTE/ SLEEPING BEAUTY”

by Luz Orihuela  ISBN-13: 978-0439773775

veryone daydreams, and normally that is a fun and harmless way to pass the time. But in this story a young girl learns that getting too caught up in dreaming can lead to problems in reality. Hace mucho tiempo, en una granja de vacas, vivía una niña con su familia. Cada día, una vez ordeñadas las vacas, la niña se encargaba de llevar la leche a la cuidad para venderla. A long time ago, a girl and her family lived on a dairy farm. The girl milked the cows every day. Then she took the milk to the city to sell it.

by Luz Orihuela  ISBN-13: 978-0439871990

n many versions of “Sleeping Beauty” the villain is a fairy who was not invited (either accidentally or on purpose) to a celebration. In this book, however, a witch replaces the fairy as the antagonist. Hace mucho tiempo, en un castillo muy lejano, un rey y una reina tuvieron una hija muy hermosa. Para celebrar el nacimiento de su hija, dieron una gran fiesta... A long time ago, in a castle in a faraway kingdom, there lived a king and a queen. They had a beautiful baby girl. They king and queen had a big party to celebrate the birth of their daughter.

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“LA RATITA PRESUMIDA/THE CONCEITED LITTLE RAT”   by Luz Orihuela  ISBN-13: 978-0439773799

airy tales have become a way to teach morals to children through fanciful characters and settings. In this story, a pretty little rat puts herself in a dangerous situation because her judgment is clouded by vanity. Érase una vez una ratite muy presumida que, tra-lará-larita, barría su casita. Un día, encontró una moneda: “¿En qué la gastaré?” dijo la ratite. “Caramelos compraré¡ No, no, que mis dientes gastaré…” There once lived a conceited little rat who, tra-la-la-lee, swept her house so clean. One day, she found a coin. “What should I buy?” asked the little rat. “Candy! No, my teeth will rot…”

“CENICIENTA/ CINDERELLA”

“EL RUISENOR/THE NIGHTINGALE”

by Luz Orihuela  ISBN-13: 978-0439871952

by Luz Orihuela  ISBN-13: 978-0439879705

rguably “Cinderella” is one of the most beloved and well-known fairy tales in the world. Nevertheless, this retelling adds a new element by stating that Cinderella is an orphan with no family despite having a legal guardian and relatives. Érase una vez una pequeña huéfana. Su mamá había muerto cuando ella era muy niña, y su papá se volvió a casar. Pero la mala suerte hizo que su papá también muriera… Once upon a time there was a young orphan. Her mom had died when she was very young, and her dad got married again. Unfortunately, her dad died, too.

hat is truly valuable and the importance of friendship are central to the story of “The Nightingale.” Set in China, this fairy tale is about an emperor who loves the song of a nightingale—until he is dazzled by a fake bejeweled bird. Hace mucho tiempo, vivía un emperador en China que tenía un palacio muy grande. El palacio era tan grande que el emperador desconocía muchos de sus rincones. A long time ago, there was a Chinese emperor who lived in a very big palace. The palace was so big, there were many places the emperor had never visited.

“PULGARCITA/ THUMBELINA”

by Luz Orihuela  ISBN-13: 978-0439871969

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humbelina” is symbolic of how large and daunting the world can seem to a child. While she is pushed in directions that she doesn’t want to go, in the end Thumbelina must stay true to herself to find where she belongs. Había una vez una mujer que quería tener un niño, pero no sabía dónde encontrarlo. Así que buscó a una hechicera. La hechicera le dio una semilla de cebada. Once there was a woman who wanted a child, but she didn’t know where to find one. The woman went to see a witch. The witch gave her a seed of barley.

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CREATIVE WRITING

Latina Veteran Publisher Releases Second Bilingual

Aviation Children’s Book “Captain Mama’s Surprise” follows four-time award-winning “Good Night Captain Mama” and ignites imaginations through STEM concepts and art

First interior illustration from "Captain Mama's Surprise/La Sorpresa de Capitán Mamá" {ISBN 9780997309003}, written by Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, art by Linda Lens. Copyright 2016. Publisher Gracefully Global Group LLC. Order books first at www.GracefullyGlobal.com/Commerce; will also be distributed by Amazon.com, Ingram, Baker & Taylor and other after May 2016.

an Francisco, CA – Independent educational publishing firm Gracefully Global Group has announced the national release of a unique contribution to children’s literature and the #WeNeedDiverseBooks movement. Inspired by the military aviation service of a Mexican-American officer, “Captain Mama’s Surprise/La Sorpresa de Capitán Mamá” (ISBN: 978-0-9973090-0-3) by Air Force veteran Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, is currently orderable through all wholesale and distribution channels. The title was just named a finalist in the Most Inspirational 24 · August 4, 2016

Children’s Picture Book category for the upcoming 2016 International Latino Book Awards (September 8 at Cal State – Dominguez Hills). “The author and veteran has crafted a story that blends military aviation, engineering and career opportunities while on a classroom field trip…Captain Mama inspires students of different ethnicities, both genders and English language learners to pursue careers in aviation,” said Karla Orosco, Science Teacher at the elementary school at Naval Air Station Lemoore in California.

In the series debut, the main character, a young boy named Marco, learns why his mother wears a military flight suit with embroidered patches to work. In this second book in the series, Little Marco is leading his second grade class on a field trip to the jet where his Captain Mama works. We meet his classmates, his sisters and the team that operates the flying gas station (the KC-135R refueling jet.) The story takes readers through fascinating parts of the plane, and they learn basic aviation vocabulary, in English and Spanish. A glossary and a glosario of new vocabulary

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Illustration from "Captain Mama's Surprise/La Sorpresa de Capitán Mamá" {ISBN 9780997309003}, written by Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, art by Linda Lens. Copyright 2016. Publisher Gracefully Global Group LLC. Order books first at www.GracefullyGlobal.com/Commerce; After May 2016 will be distributed by Amazon.com, Ingram, Baker & Taylor and Mackin.

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are included in the book. This literature is perfect supplemental reading for K-third grade – level curriculum related to Hispanic Heritage Month, Veterans Day and Women’s History Month. Ms. Tiscareño-Sato served in the Air Force as a navigator and instructor on the KC-135 and earned an Air Medal for combat missions over Iraq in 1992. Teaching children about airplanes, in her first language of Spanish and in English, has been a long-time personal mission for the author, a popular keynote speaker at both teacher conferences and events for veterans.

“Much of what's published today for children in English and Spanish is limited to themes of food, animals, old-country stories or historical figures, most of them dead,” Tiscareño-Sato said. “This unique book series instead aims to expand young minds to explore technical careers, spark conversations around gender equity and create globally-curious citizens, in two languages. I’ve been actively role modeling for over two decades; now through literature and bilingual presentations at schools, libraries and conferences, I’m grateful to be reaching many more children with my unusual daughter-of-im-

migrants-turned-aviator story. I’m focused on raising educational expectations and to inspiring students to pursue gratifying careers via higher education.” For libraries and for consumers who prefer hardcover books over paperbacks, the publisher is making both Captain Mama books available today in hardcover format as well. “Captain Mama’s Surprise/La Sorpresa de Capitán Mamá” (ISBN hardcover: 978-0-9973090-3-4) and “Good Night Captain Mama/ Buenas Noches Capitán Mamá” (ISBN hardcover: 978-0-99730904-1) are both available via wholesaler Ingram and distributors. • www.k12hispanicoutlook.com K

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News & Trends in K-12 Education from Across America …

All of us at OutlooK-12 Magazine are excited to share some big news. The news channel NY1 Noticias is featuring our vice president Nicole López Isa on its segment “Había una vez” (“Once Upon a Time”) where she reviews the following children’s books:

“RIN, RIN, RIN/DO, RE, MI”

“¡ME GUSTO COMO SOY!”

by José-Luis Orozco ritten in both Spanish and English, a young child asks his parents to "sing to me, say letters to me, rhyme with me, count with me, read with me."

by Nancy Carlson o one is perfect, but as the little pig that stars in this story reminds us, it’s important to like yourself and when things go wrong to pick yourself up and never give up.

“CLIFFORD VA AL DOCTOR”

“CLIFFORD Y EL VERANO CALUROSO”

by Norman Bridwell lifford goes for his annual checkup, but even though he is a big dog, he still has to be very brave when Dr. Smart needs to give him a shot.

by Norman Bridwell lifford tries many different ways to stay cool on a hot day, but nothing seems to work until Emily Elizabeth comes up with the perfect solution.

Nicole's book reviews will be divided between two different installments of "Había una vez." To view the first installment visit: http://tinyurl.com/hzpzdcc

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SCHOOL NEWSPAPER

Teacher Sets Out on Philanthropic Mission

to Support Global Childhood Education With Launch of Ecommerce Site Live the Give

ALLAS -- Live the Give, a new

paper. Shoppers anywhere in the U.S.

quality of their education,” said Com-

e-retailer of eco-friendly jour-

have three-dollar flat rate shipping.

pany founder Najat Murillo. I am

nals, is giving 15 percent of sales to

"I believe the best way to do that

determined to spread awareness of the

Fund for the Future – an initiative to

is by giving them the opportunity to

importance of global education and

raise awareness of the vital role educa-

be in school and by improving the

the impact it has on our society." •

tion plays in global society. Among Live the Give's most popular items are personalized journals, FOTO COURTESY OF PRNEWSFOTO/LIVE THE GIVE

you can choose a custom font design, notebook size, background color and a name up to 12 characters that can be cut through the front cover leaving an impressionable design. All Live the Give products are composed of 100 percent recycled

Live the Give founder and teacher Najat Murillo

Nearly 50 Additional Schools To Benefit

ALLAS -- Thanks to a near-

CRP empowers schools, educa-

more than six times the national aver-

ly $20 million scale-up grant

tors and their communities with a

age, and for female students, 10 times

from the U.S. Department of Edu-

comprehensive model that provides

the national average.

cation's Investing in Innovation (i3)

extensive training for teachers, effi-

Learn about NMSI's College

2015 grant competition, the National

cient tasks for students, equipment

Readiness Program at www.nms.org. •

Math and Science Initiative (NMSI)'s

and supplies to support rigorous

proven College Readiness Program

STEM curricula, and achievement

(CRP) will reach another 60,000 stu-

awards. Therefore, increasing stu-

dents at 42 schools of underserved

dents taking and earning qualifying

students reaching a total of more

scores on Advanced Placement® (AP®)

than 800 schools across 34 states by

math, science and English exams by

the fall with even more by 2017-18

10 times the national average, Afri-

school year.

can-American and Hispanic students

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From College Readiness Program Through Federal Grant

SCHOOL NEWSPAPER

Zollipops Partners with Special Olympics International

ASHINGTON, D.C. -- Elev-

For nearly 20 years, Special Smiles

en-year-old entrepreneur and

provides comprehensive oral health care

inventor, Alina Morse, and her com-

and education, including offering free

pany Zollipops® are joining forces with

dental screenings, instructions on cor-

Special Olympics International to pro-

rect brushing and flossing techniques

mote good oral health among athletes.

and preventative supplies to participat-

Morse is donating 10,000 of her all

ing Special Olympics athletes.

natural, gluten and GMO-free healthy

Zollipops are made in the United

treats to the Special Olympics' "Special

States as an alternative to sugary suck-

Smiles" program.

ers and cavity-causing candies. Zolli-

In addition, Morse also made an

pops help to raise a person’s pH (a scale

appearance at the Special Olympics'

used to measure acidic or base qualities)

Michigan State Summer Games in

in the mouth, reducing acidity and

Mount Pleasant.

strengthening tooth enamel, reduc-

ing the risk of dental caries and future development of cavities. For more information, visit http:// www.Zollipops.com. •

Give a Note Foundation and 21st Century

Fox Call for "Music Education Idols" to Win School Music Grants

ESTON, VA -- Continuing a

their music teacher inspired them

how to help students reach their full

five-year collaborative relation-

to discover their creative potential.

potential.

ship, Give a Note Foundation and 21st

Nominations close October 1, and

To nominate a Music Education

Century Fox are currently accepting

the winners will be announced on

Idol in your community, visit bit.ly/

nominations for a new grant program

October 21.

MusicEdIdol.•

"Music Education Idols" that benefits

Winners selected will receive a

the music programs of 20 inspiring

$1,000 grant for their school music

music educators across the U.S.

program between October 21 and

Students, parents and the general

November 18. Five will be selected

public can nominate their music edu-

to attend the 2016 NAfME Nation-

cator by completing a short applica-

al In-Service Conference (November

tion that includes a video testimonial

10-13) in Grapevine, Texas, and will

(up to 30 seconds) describing how

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