Shocked-- SHOCKED, I say!

I can hardly believe the news, and I don't know quite what to say. I just heard yesterday that Mariuccia Iaconi Book Imports is closing, after fifty years in business. So I emailed my friend Mara Iaconi, one of the owners, to verify this vicious rumor, and she confirmed that it was indeed true.

Mariuccia Iaconi Book Imports is, as far as I know, one of the premier suppliers of Spanish language and culture related children's books. They have a warehouse and storefront in San Francisco and host wonderful events for children while promoting the learning and celebration of multiculturalism. Their website reads,

"Mariuccia Iaconi Book Imports is a family-owned, independent book store specializing in Spanish, bilingual and English language books for children of all ages including young adults. We are into the wild and wonderful as well as the sane and practical.

Our company was founded in 1955, making us the pioneers of importing foreign language children's books from around the world. We travel to countries near and far to hand select the best of the best in children's literature for all children.

The books we offer are often unknown gems which make for highly desirable reading, both in story and pictures. Supplementing all of this is our phenomenal selection of reference and non-fiction books."

The closing of the company is sad news for the multicultural book community, but I wish both Mariuccia and Mara the best and much happiness in their new endeavors.

From November 1 through January 12, MIBI will be holding their Final Clearance Sale, offering everything in the store at 60% off.

Mariuccia Iaconi Book Imports Final Clearance Sale- 60% off
970 Tennessee Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: 415.821.1216