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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> NFBMD <nfbmd-bounces@nfbnet.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Ashley Biggs via NFBMD<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 9, 2026 9:09 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Ashley Biggs -MSLA- <ashley.biggs1@maryland.gov><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Ashley Biggs <ashley.biggs1@maryland.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [NFBMD] Moderated Discussion with Ofelia Montelongo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Join the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled for a special conversation presented in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Institute. Ofelia Montelongo will speak with patrons about
the importance of Mexican literature and its role in sharing culture, history, and lived experience. The discussion will be moderated by Professor Manuel Cuéllar, who will help guide the conversation and audience engagement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">This program offers an opportunity to hear from two voices connected to literature, culture, and learning as they explore the lasting impact of Mexican storytelling.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Registration Link:<a href="https://marylandlibraries.libcal.com/calendar/ExternalCalendar/HikeAuthor"> https://marylandlibraries.libcal.com/calendar/ExternalCalendar/HikeAuthor</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ashley M. Biggs</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>
<i>Marketing & Outreach Librarian</i><br>
Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled<br>
Maryland State Library Agency<br>
415 Park Avenue<br>
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3603<br>
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410-230-2430 (office) | 667-209-1563 (cell) | 410-333-2095 (fax)<br>
</span><a href="mailto:ashley.biggs1@maryland.gov" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">ashley.biggs1@maryland.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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to visit the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled website and sign up for weekly updates.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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