FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Book Release by Latino Author
Navidad Latinoamericana - Latin American Christmas
11/02/97 -- Charito Calvachi has dedicated herself to
preserving her Latin American culture and traditions. It was in this spirit that she began
a labor of love that resulted in an extensively researched book that represents the music,
prayers, and Christmas traditions of
twenty-five (25) Latin American Countries. This bilingual work (Spanish and English) is
accompanied by a compact disk that provides the reader with the best known traditional
Christmas carols from Mexico to Argentina. Marco Vinicio Rueda, S.J., is the author of the
prayers. Fernando Reinoso of Alangas�, Ecuador, beautifully illustrates the book
with original art based on designs by Charito.
According to Charito, "The realization that such a resource was needed became clear
to me when my nieces and nephews asked me to teach them the customs and celebrations of
our native Ecuador. My memory alone could not provide the full spirit of our rich
traditions. As I spoke to friends, I learned that the same situation was experienced by
other
Latinos who live in the United States."
This book and CD serves to enhance and maintain the rich Latino customs and to pass them
on from generation to generation.
For More Information Contact:
Latin American Creations Inc.
Lancaster, PA
Tel: 617-555-1212
FAX: 617-555-1212
Internet: charitocw.com