NIAF (National
Italian-American Federation) news.
1. NAIF special email address for people who want to learn about the
organization info@niaf.org
2. Feste Survey- The NIAF is updating its national listing of annual
Italian-American festivals. Deadline is May 31st for registry, email to
dona@niaf.org or mail to Dona De Sanctis, NIAF, 1860 19th Stree NW,
Washington DC 20009
3. NAIF Book club: New feature with books of interest. These are their
descriptions not mine so......with that disclaimer....
La Storia-5 centuries of the Italian American experience by
Mangione/Morreale. Saga of a people, their struggles, and triumphs in a
new world, told with passon and drama.
Bread Upon the Water by Maresca. A heartwarming book that sheds light on
tribulations and triumphs of all our immigrant families through the
telling of one family's story.
Where I Come From by MM Gillan. A poetry collection that is a testament
to our Italian roots, embodying passion, pride, guilt, betrayal, loyalty
and love.
The Proud Italians by Pescosolido & Gleason. A wonderfully readable and
edifying history of Italian innovation and invention, culture and
philosophy.
The Big Book of Italian American Culture by Distasi. A treasure chest of
essays by and about noted Italian Americans, from Dimaggio to Sinatra.
>From Nonnie's Kitchen-by Parkman/Leone. A simple guide to grandmother's
treasured recipes.
Italian Stories, Novelle Italiane: A Dual Language Book by Hall. A
collection of stories from 8 great Italian writers including: Machiavelli,
Pirandello, Moravia. Prefaced by a concise biographical and critical
introduction.
The Italian American Writer by Gardaphe. A comprehensive annotated list
of hundreds of Italian American writers/writings. Includes initimate and
knowledgeable introductory essay.
The Melting Pot and Beyond: Italian Americans in the Year 2000 by
Krase/Egelman, Vol 18 in a series of the American Italian Historical
Association essay collections. Scholarly insights on the intellectual
nature of our Italian ethnic experience.
Introduction to Italian Poetry: A dual Lanaguage Book by Rebay. A
treasury of 34 popems by Dante, Petrarch, and more. Italian text with
expert literal translations on facing pages.
When the Italians Came to My Town by Tammaro. Poignant, moving, powerful,
memorable....unforgetable in tracing the heart of Italian emigrants to the
Pennsyvania steel towns and back.
Marconi by Masini. A riveting biolgraphy of one of Italy's greatest
minds.
Other books mentioned in this issue:
Sicily the Trampled Paradise by De Caro.
Monterey-A View from Garlic Hill by Cutino
The Americans and the Italian Resistance Movement in WW II-by Spigarelli
Pietro Didonanto-The Master Builder by Diomede
Tebaldi-The Voice of an Angel by Casanova.
4. NIAF June conferences and tour in Italy-send emails or phone
202-387-0600 for info.
5. Resource Guide to Studying in Italy, 250 pages contact NIAF for
details.
6. NIAF scholarship guide is available. Again email or phone the numbers
already posted here for information.
7. NIAF Youth Retreat in Washington DC July 26-28.
8. Bocce the new fitness craze? Call Philip Ferrari, World Bocce
Association 708-860-2623 for information.
9. NIAF prears 31 Public Service Annoucements (PSA's), one for every day
in October for National Italian American Heritage Month. The 1 minute
segments speak about the accomplisments of Italian Americans. Created by
Ciro Poppiti. Mr. Poppiti would like to have these played nation wide.
If you have access to or contacts with local television stations, contact
him at 212-721-2348. A great project for a local Italian American
Heritage organization to promote in their area next fall.
10. Italian American Media-For a list of Italian American newspapers,
magazines, radio and television programs, send a stamped, self-addressed
envelop SASE .32, to NIAF HQ's (address already listed in this posting.)
