Guipil Festival

From April to November, we celebrated the Güipil 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. Additionally, 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 Güipil 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.

THE BOOK CLUB

The Güipil Book Club – Tacos y Libros is a monthly gathering at the South Side 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.

THE SUMMER READING ADVENTURE

The Güipil Summer Book Club is an extension of the Güipil Festival, providing school-aged young adults in Forsyth County with an engaging and reflective literary experience. Supported by the generous ARPA grant, the book club offers a space for young adults to dive into powerful stories that inspire and challenge their perspectives, fostering both personal growth and cultural pride.

In July, the Güipil Summer Book Club hosted two enriching sessions. The first took place on July 11th at the South Side Library, where 16 young adults, primarily from Parkland High School, joined 3 volunteers for an insightful discussion on the book «Dear America.» The gathering ended with a community meal, deepening the sense of unity and shared purpose.

The Güipil Summer Book Club has successfully engaged 28 individuals throughout the month of July, and continues to provide a welcoming space for young Latinos to explore literature, share their stories, and build community.

THE SUMMIT

The Mujer Valiosa Creative Summit is a transformative event focused on the power of storytelling as a tool for personal growth and healing. Aspiring and established writers participate in interactive workshops and expert-led sessions designed to inspire and equip them with practical tools for writing and marketing their stories.

Rebeca Segebre, President of Editorial Güipil and award-winning author, opens the summit by sharing insights from her book, You Were Born to Write It, offering valuable advice on owning and promoting personal narratives.

Workshops include a session led by Santiago Reales on using writing to heal from trauma, helping participants channel personal challenges into meaningful stories. Lee Thompson, a veteran in the publishing industry, provides marketing strategies for writers to successfully promote their books and inspire change.

The summit empowers writers to take control of their narratives, fostering both personal healing and professional growth.

MUJER VALIOSA AWARDS:

Let’s Get Mujer Valiosa Awards Ceremony at the Güipil Festival

The Let’s Get Mujer Valiosa Awards ceremony, held during the Güipil Festival, was a momentous occasion where we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our Güipil authors and their influential works. This special event honored authors whose stories have made a profound impact on readers and communities, with a highlight being the presentation of the prestigious Güipil Impact Award.

The awarded authors have not only told compelling and thought-provoking stories, but they have also shed light on critical social issues, challenged prevailing societal norms, and offered transformative perspectives. Their works reflect the core mission of Güipil books—to inspire change through literature.

During the ceremony, attendees had the unique opportunity to hear personal reflections from the authors as they shared their writing journeys and the significant impact their books have had on their readers. The event underscored the power of storytelling and the role of literature in fostering community and cultural growth.

This year’s Güipil Impact Award recipients exemplify the very best of what literature can achieve, and the Let’s Get Mujer Valiosa Awards continues to serve as a platform for recognizing and promoting the voices of these remarkable authors.

End-of-Year Volunteer and Latino Community Celebration

Our End-of-Year Party for the Latino community was a joyful and festive event, bringing together nearly 200 attendees to celebrate the holiday season with tamales, hot chocolate, and holiday cheer. The gathering was filled with warmth and community spirit as families and friends came together to mark the end of a successful year.

A special highlight of the event was the recognition of our 2023 Valuable Woman volunteers. Each volunteer was honored for their invaluable contributions throughout the year, receiving a certificate and a heartfelt gift in appreciation of their dedication and service.

The festivities not only celebrated the holiday season but also fostered a sense of unity and gratitude within the community. It was a wonderful evening filled with laughter, connection, and appreciation for the incredible efforts of our volunteers who help make our programs possible.

Bienvenidos a Mujer Valiosa, donde creemos que el conocimiento es la clave para desbloquear nuestro verdadero potencial. Como organización sin fines de lucro dedicada al arte de la literatura y la educación, estamos orgullosos de servir a la comunidad latina desde Winston-Salem, NC a todo el mundo.

En Mujer Valiosa, sabemos que la lectura es una herramienta poderosa que puede transformar vidas. Por eso estamos comprometidos a promover la escritura y lectura tanto en inglés como en español, y a reunir a las familias a través de la experiencia compartida de la literatura. Creemos que la lectura no solo es una forma de mejorar las habilidades lingüísticas, sino también un medio para fomentar conexiones profundas y comprensión entre generaciones.

Las autoras destacadas de la Editorial Guipil sirven como líderes en esta comunidad utilizando como base el tema de su libro, todos los libros Guipil son historias autenticas hermosamente entretejidas de las ideas al papel y escritas por mujeres latinas en los Estados Unidos.

Emprendimiento

Conexión Empresarial,
Nos reunimos mensualmente para un tiempo Diseñado para networking para emprendedores y dueños de negocios latinos, capacitación y entrevista a un empresario local compartiendo su historia de éxito.

Eventos pasados:

Literatura y arte

Guipil Book Club – Libros y Tacos
Mensualmente nos reunimos en librerías públicas de todo condado de Forsyth de 5 – 7 PM para conversar sobre un libro especial y compartir en comunidad.

Eventos pasados:

Crecimiento Personal

Mentalidad Empresarial
Serie de entrenamientos para trabajar en la mentalidad y liderazgo del emprendedor.

Creciendo Juntas
Un tiempo de oración y Reflexión juntos, por Zoom todos los Viernes nos reunimos en comunidad para aprender y crecer juntas.

Miembros Mujer Valiosa VIP Meeting
Por Zoom el tercer lunes de cada mes masterclass de liderazgo.

Eventos pasados:

Deja Tu Huella
Asociarte con Mujer Valiosa y Rebeca Segebre Ministries permite que millones de mujeres reciban la verdad bíblica oportuna y aliento todos los días.
Como amiga del ministerio, te unes a una comunidad de miles de personas en todo el mundo que sienten pasión por que la Palabra de Dios llegue al corazón de quienes más la necesitan.

¡Recibe la inspiración en tu buzón de correo electrónico todos los Lunes, Martes y Viernes!

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