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Read Conmigo, the bilingual literacy campaign for children sponsored by Infinity Auto Insurance, has declared the first annual Bilingual Literacy Month this May. As the first celebration of its kind, Bilingual Literacy Month aims to raise awareness about the importance and benefits of raising bilingual kids. …

Bilingual Literacy Month will feature an array of exciting activities for families throughout the month, including:
• Read Conmigo storytime sessions for children at Westland Mall in Hialeah and Southland Mall in Cutler Bay, Florida
• Storytime session at a Miami area elementary school featuring Miami Marlins infielder and World Series Champion Greg Dobbs
• Storytime session at a Los Angeles area elementary school featuring author and storyteller Antonio Sacre
• Bilingual Literacy Month’s “Tell Us Your Story” essay contest in partnership with The Miami Herald
• Participation at the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Dual Language Institute for bilingual educators and parents
• A chance to win a Kindle Fire HD when registering for a Read Conmigo subscription online during Bilingual Literacy Month
• Opportunities to share photos and stories on social media via the hashtag, “#BilingualLiteracyMonth”

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