Upcoming events

  • May 9 @ 5:00 PM

    Dreaming and Doing Together
    A hands-on event co-hosted with Dream Project

    Lubber Run Community Center
    300 N Park Drive
    Arlington, VA 22203

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  • Host a Conversation with Emma!

    If you have a book club, classroom, or other community gathering that would like to discuss Dreams and Shadows: An Immigrant’s Journey with Emma herself, please reach out!

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Andy Shallal, founder and owner of Busboys and Poets welcomes guests to the sold-out book launch event - Busboys and Poets

Andy Shallal, founder and owner of Busboys and Poets welcomes guests to the sold-out book launch event - Busboys and Poets

Emma’s three grandson’s holding Dreams and Shadows: An Immigrant’s Journey - Busboys and Poets

Emma’s three grandson’s holding Dreams and Shadows: An Immigrant’s Journey - Busboys and Poets

Emma reads a passage from Dreams and Shadows: An Immigrant’s Journey during book launch at Busboys and Poets - Busboys and Poets

Emma reads a passage from Dreams and Shadows: An Immigrant’s Journey during book launch at Busboys and Poets - Busboys and Poets

The Busboys and Poets book launch event on April 10, 2025 was completely sold-out - Busboys and Poets

The Busboys and Poets book launch event on April 10, 2025 was completely sold-out - Busboys and Poets

Local educators attended Bilingual Book Launch event at Cafe Sazón - Cafe Sazón

Local educators attended Bilingual Book Launch event at Cafe Sazón - Cafe Sazón

Emma with longtime colleague, mentor, friend, Hon. Walter Tejada - Cafe Sazón

Emma with longtime colleague, mentor, friend, Hon. Walter Tejada - Cafe Sazón

Arlington’s immigrant leaders helped sell books at the Bilingual Book Launch at Cafe Sazon - Cafe Sazón

Arlington’s immigrant leaders helped sell books at the Bilingual Book Launch at Cafe Sazon - Cafe Sazón

David Bearinger, co-author, and Emma led an engaging conversation about Dreams and Shadows at One More Page Books. Many longtime Arlington residents attended. - One More Page

David Bearinger, co-author, and Emma led an engaging conversation about Dreams and Shadows at One More Page Books. Many longtime Arlington residents attended. - One More Page

Emma Violand Sanchez with co-author, David Bearinger - One More Page

Emma Violand Sanchez with co-author, David Bearinger - One More Page

Arlington Public Schools (APS) hosted an event to honor Emma’s accomplishments in the classroom and on the board. Superintendent Duran delivered keynote remarks and former APS School Board Member, Tania Talento led a panel discussion featuring Emma a

Arlington Public Schools (APS) hosted an event to honor Emma’s accomplishments in the classroom and on the board. Superintendent Duran delivered keynote remarks and former APS School Board Member, Tania Talento led a panel discussion featuring Emma and other key APS stakeholders voices. - Arlington Public Schools