Rebeca Segebre Ministries

Guipil festival latino authors - from april to november we celebrated the gipil festival across 10 public schools in forsyth county nc. As part of this program we engaged 2,800 students from underserved communities including griffith elementary and parkland high school. With the production and distribution of the bilingual book "be positive: be amazing," which was presented to all 2,800 students. We donated 100 copies of the book to school media centers helping to establish or expand bilingual collections in several schools. At the elementary level each student received a snack and a beautifully designed handout to reinforce the bilingual activities shared during the event promoting continued learning at home. At parkland high school and other sites a light lunch was served. The gipil festival's visits were a huge success offering students a rich bilingual cultural and artistic experience all while integrating social-emotional learning. See guipilfestival.com for videos and pictures.

Mujer valiosa awards - mujer valiosa awards ceremony held at the gipil festival celebrated the outstanding achievements of latino authors and their impactful stories. The highlight of the event was the presentation of the prestigious gipil impact award honoring authors who have made significant contributions through their writings. These authors have touched readers around the world addressing critical social issues challenging norms and offering fresh perspectives. Their work reflects their mission of inspiring change through literature. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from the authors as they shared their personal writing journeys and the impact their books have had on communities. The event highlighted the power of storytelling to inspire personal and societal growth. This year's gipil impact award winners exemplify the transformative role of the art of literature and culture celebration making the let's get mujer valiosa awards a truly memorable celebration.

Guipil book club - tacos y libros at south side library tacos y libros is a monthly gathering at the library each month that brings young adults children and their families together to explore authentic stories that inspire through the power of storytelling and journaling. Each meeting held on a tuesday evening is complemented by delicious traditional latino foods like tacos or empanadas making it a welcoming cultural and literary experience. The book club offers a safe and inclusive space for participants to share learn and grow as a community. Our mission is to foster a love of reading and writing in spanish promoting cultural pride and a sense of unity within the latino community. Through this enriching literary journey we aim to inspire young latinos and their families to thrive both educationally and culturally. Join us for this unique adventure where literature meets culture all while enjoying great food and meaningful conversation in a supportive and celebratory environment.