Book Trailer for Into the Beautiful North

Here is a "book trailer" made by Carmen Escamilla for Into the Beautiful North, by One City, One Book author Luis Alberto Urrea. We mentioned the book trailers in earlier posts. Enjoy!

And the author is...

Thanks to a nifty site called scribd.com, I've uploaded the official press release document for today's announcement.

PRESS RELEASE

This year, we will host Luis Alberto Urrea, author of Into the Beautiful North and Pulitzer finalist for The Devil's Highway.

From the press release:

"He will be accompanied by the illustrator of his graphic novel, Mr. Mendoza’s Paintbrush, Christopher Cardinale. Both books will be featured during this year’s events."

For the most accurate and up-to-date information on One City, One Book activities, keep checking this website.

From the president

You are invited to the press conference Monday, July 19, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. to announce the commencement of the third annual One City, One Book. Last year's events proved so successful that we expect miracles this year. Thousands have gotten involved and we are getting national attention for our city's unified actions. We hope to see you there to announce and celebrate reading, family and our community at the press conference, scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday in the foyer of the main branch of the Laredo Public Library. If you need more information, please call me at 956-744-8702. The mayor and other involved members will be speaking about this year's author. Thanks for all you do to make Laredo a better place. Beverly Herrera President Laredo Food for Thought Foundation

PRESS CONFERENCE TOMORROW

Well, tomorrow's the big day — we will announce who will be coming to Laredo for the 2010 One City, One Book. This is the third year that the city is host to an author, and we couldn't be more excited.

What: PRESS CONFERENCE to announce the author for One City, One Book

When: 11 a.m.

Where: The Laredo Public Library.

The book will be for sale in the lobby, and as always, the library has ordered several copies for check-out. So join us!

Check out the radio drive

The five Border Media stations are sponsoring a radio drive until July 11 to benefit the South Texas Food Bank.

The fifth annual Border Media-South Texas Food Bank radio drive for the hungry of the Laredo area is June 28 to July 11 over the five Border Media stations — La Ley 100.5, Hot 106.1, Digital 107.3, The Works 94.9 and Norteno 1490.

What: Border Media-South Texas Food Bank radio drive

When: now until July 11

Where: Laredo, TX

Any donation is welcome. The need is greater than ever. The food bank serves 21,000 families, 6,000-plus elderly and 6,000-plus children PER MONTH. And better yet, come to the food bank office, 1907 Freight at Riverside (one block

south of Calton Road) for a tour and to see how and what we do. Hunger exists in our own backyard.

Salo Otero

You can send monetary donations to

South Texas Food Bank

P.O. Box 2007

Laredo, TX 78044

Thank you, Director of Development Salo Otero, for passing along that information.

More info can be found here.