Upcoming events
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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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Library of Virginia hosts a Conversation With Dr. Emma Violand-Sánchez & David Bearinger
Join us on August 1 at 12:00pm for a conversation with Dr. Emma Violand-Sánchez, an educator and advocate for immigrants and refugees, and writer David Bearinger, the co-author of Violand-Sánchez’s memoir, “Dreams and Shadows: An Immigrant’s Journey.”
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 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
Local educators attended Bilingual Book Launch event at Cafe Sazón - 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
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
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