My Adviser is Famous!

I'm working very hard on my children's book, and it takes up the majority of my time, but on Saturday I will be done with the story and will begin to process of illustrating everything!  But I haven't forgotten about all you lovely people that have been reading my blog, so here's something to occupy your time!

The link below is about Guadalupe Antelo, my adviser and contact in the community of Santa Rita!  She has been working tirelessly over the past few years to bring back the artisan traditions of the pueblos around Concepcion and in doing so, has improved their lives ten fold!  Due to her efforts she has been nominated as a person of the year here in Bolivia!!  The article is in Spanish, but I'm sure you could translate it!  I was in Santa Rita when the journalists came to interview Lupe and the women about their mantas and along with this article, soon there will be a short video available online, which will also showcase the man that makes straw hats in San Miguelito (just 5 minutes down the road and another community that Lupe works with)!

http://www.eldeber.com.bo/nota.php?id=131202214325

Juana, Juana, Maria, Mercedes, Lupe, Me & Ana with las mantas

To short and sweet posts and famous advisers,

Carly