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• Junot Díaz Named Dominican Cultural Ambassador to the World

  Junot Díaz Named Dominican Cultural Ambassador to the World The Dominican Chamber of Deputies approved a Resolution delegating award-winning, US-based writer Junot Díaz the “Cultural Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the World.” The special appointment, initially brought before the Congress on April 22, was carried out at a solemn ceremony in the Lower House … Continue reading "Junot Díaz Named Dominican Cultural Ambassador to the World"

• Derek Walcott’s Poetry at Culture Plaza of 2008 Book Fair

  Derek Walcott’s Poetry at Culture Plaza of 2008 Book Fair D erek Walcott, as 1992 Nobel Prize winner for literature, led a discussion at the 11th International Book Fair of Santo Domingo 2008. Culture Minister José Rafael Lantigua, introduced the West Indian poet and dramatist to the audience at the Culture Hall in the National … Continue reading "Derek Walcott’s Poetry at Culture Plaza of 2008 Book Fair"

• Junot Díaz Says His Pulitzer Prize is a Recognition of Dominican Emphasis on Education for Young People

  Junot Díaz Says His Pulitzer Prize is a Recognition of Dominican Emphasis on Education for Young People Junot Díaz, writer and Pulitzer Prize winner, attended the 11th International Book Fair of Santo Domingo 2008 as guest of honor on Thursday May 1. Díaz spoke of his life, his work and Dominican virtues. “I didn’t write … Continue reading "Junot Díaz Says His Pulitzer Prize is a Recognition of Dominican Emphasis on Education for Young People"

• (Versión en español) Puestos Vacantes en la Comisión Nacional Dominicana para la UNESCO (CNDU)

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• Dominicanaonline.org's Virtual Library

  Dominicanaonline.org’s Virtual Library This Friday, May 2, 2008, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will present the literary works by Dominican authors that comprise Portal Dominicanaonline.org’s Virtual Library. The event will occur at 6:30 pm at the GFDD/FUNGLODE pavilion at the XI Santo Domingo International Book Fair, … Continue reading "Dominicanaonline.org’s Virtual Library"

• (Versión en español) Proyección del Documental "Pelo Bueno Pelo Malo"

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• “A Sea of Stories” Attracts Thousands of Children to Book Fair

  “A Sea of Stories” Attracts Thousands of Children to Book Fair Arriving from everywhere at all hours, children and teens are coming from schools and home to partake in the marvelous “Sea of Stories” at the Children’s Book Fair that forms part of the 11th International Book Fair of Santo Domingo 2008. “A Sea of … Continue reading "“A Sea of Stories” Attracts Thousands of Children to Book Fair"

• Juan Daniel Balcácer Wins Eduardo León Jimenes 2008 National Book Fair Prize

  Juan Daniel Balcácer Wins Eduardo León Jimenes 2008 National Book Fair Prize Historian Juan Daniel Balcácer received the Eduardo León Jimenes 2008 National Book Fair Prize on Tuesday April 29 for his book, “Trujillo: The Tyrannicide of 1961.” “Trujillo: The Tyrannicide of 1961” was chosen among 48 books that were competing for the country’s most … Continue reading "Juan Daniel Balcácer Wins Eduardo León Jimenes 2008 National Book Fair Prize"

• Kalunga Eh! Los Congos of Villa Mella Presented at Book Fair

  Kalunga Eh! Los Congos of Villa Mella Presented at Book Fair Carlos Hernández Soto’s book “Kalunga Eh! The Congos of Villa Mella” was featured in the Craft area of 11th International Book Fair of Santo Domingo 2008. …the author, pointed out that his book is the result of an arduous investigation of the themes referred … Continue reading "Kalunga Eh! Los Congos of Villa Mella Presented at Book Fair"

• DR to Receive 10 Million Euros for Education and Environment Ministries

  DR to Receive 10 Million Euros for Education and Environment Ministries The Dominican Republic signed two agreements in the amount of 10 million Euros that will benefit the Ministries of Education and Environment. According to the terms, this financial cooperation agreement is not refundable and is to be directed toward helping ease the global environmental … Continue reading "DR to Receive 10 Million Euros for Education and Environment Ministries"