Should everyone in the U.S. speak English? Or should everyone learn Spanish, too? Like it or not, the number of Spanish speakers in America is growing rapidly. By 2050, the Hispanic population will be more than 100 million!

William (Bill) Adams, author of the innovative bilingual children’s book series, MANDY AND ANDY, challenges people to call in and debate whether or not Spanish should be taught in elementary schools. How important is a second language and should learning Spanish be mandatory?

The bottom line is that no matter how you feel about Spanish being spoken in America, it is a reality. Bill will explain:

• How learning Spanish gives children amazing advantages.

• Why it’s easier for kids to learn a second language than adults.

• How his books help Hispanics learn to speak English.

• Creative tips to make bilingual education fun.

CREDENTIALS: William (Bill) Adams has written a series of bilingual children’s books that can be read in English and Spanish by ‘flipping’ the book. He has done numerous radio interviews and appeared on NBC 10’s Morning Show. A member of PMA Independent Publishers Association, he is a former newspaper owner, songwriter and poet. He has managed musical groups and co-produced a children’s record album, “The Story of Howdy Doody,” with Buffalo Bob Smith and the original cast of the children’s TV show.

AVAILABILITY: FL, nationwide via arrangement or telephone.
CONTACT: William (Bill) Adams, (407) 319-3880 (FL), wadams23@cfl.rr.com; www.mandyandandybooks.com