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newspaper article with title: Stop the Presses: Jovita Idar with portrait of Jovita Idar

Registration opens:
September 22nd, 2026

Stop The Presses: Jovita Idar

Part of Hispanic Heritage Month

2026-10-13 16:30:00 2026-10-13 17:30:00 America/Chicago Stop The Presses: Jovita Idar Create your own block-print art inspired by Jovita Idar, a journalist who reported on the working conditions of Mexican-Americans in the 20th century. (Grades 3–5) Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room B

Tuesday, October 13
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Fountaindale Public Library

Meeting Room B

Create your own block-print art inspired by Jovita Idar, a journalist who reported on the working conditions of Mexican-Americans in the 20th century. (Grades 3–5)

TAGS: | Genealogy/History/Culture | Arts and Crafts |

AGE GROUPS: | Tweens |

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