mariela dabbah august 24
tampafilmfanThe South Tampa Barnes & Noble is hosting Argentinean-American author Mariela Dabbah on Thursday, August 24, at 6:30 p.m. Dabbah will discuss and sign two of her Spanish-language books.From the press release received via email:
Como conseguir trabajo en los Estados Unidos: How to Get a Job in the United States will help every immigrant master the necessary steps in the process of looking for a job in the United States. It offers specific information, taking into consideration that many of the readers may not have proper documents to apply for all job openings. It identifies alternatives that will suit their individual situations. It also deals with cultural issues.
Ayude a su Hijo a Tener Exito en la Escuela Guia Especial para Padres Latinos: How to Help Your Child be Successful in School (A Special Guide for Latino Parents) helps Latino parents understand the U.S. school system, and how to get the most for their children from the system. It begins with an overview of the U.S. system, and continues with the differences and similarities to the familiar Latin American countries’ educational systems. It encourages the parents to set aside their fears and directs them to work with the appropriate person within the school facility.
Mariela Dabbah received her MFA from the University of Buenos Aires. An immigrant from Argentina in 1988, she originally came to this country as a tourist. She eventually received her green card and has started several companies. She lives and teaches in New York. She has written fiction as well as non-fiction, with the non-fiction having an emphasis on topics related to the assimilation process of immigrants and factors that contribute to their success in America.
The South Tampa Barnes & Noble is located at 213 N. Dale Mabry Hwy in Tampa. For more information, call 813-871-2228.
(cross-posted at Tampa Book Buzz)
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