LIBRARY SOLUTIONS
Libraries
belong to everyone.
We partner with public libraries to build authentic, inclusive, and sustainable multilingual collections that reflect the communities you serve.
BEYOND THE COLLECTION
WEPA Activate is a four-part professional learning series designed to strengthen how libraries activate collections, interpret evidence, build community relationships, and sustain multilingual service.
Put your multilingual
collection into action.
2026
FOUNDING
COHORT
HOW WE SUPPORT LIBRARIES
We offer tailored solutions to help you build, maintain, and maximize multilingual collections with confidence.
A stronger, more inclusive library.
More than books.
Multilingual
Collection Development
Curated, authentic collections built for the communities you serve.
Professional Learning
Practitioner-led learning that moves multilingual library service into action.
Standing Order Plans
Ongoing collection development that keeps multilingual collections current and growing.
Global Procurement
Consulting
Strategic support for sourcing Spanish materials via the Latin American feria ecosystem.
WHY PARTNER WITH ¡WEPA! líbros ®
Developing collections across languages, countries, publishers, and formats requires more than access to books. It requires the infrastructure to identify authentic materials, evaluate them responsibly, navigate international procurement, and delivery collections that aligns with the communities your library serves.
collections is complex.
Building multilingual
We make it more manageable.
Collection development informed by the publishing landscaping, formats, and availability realities of individual languages.
Multilingual Expertise
Global Partnerships Network
Direct relationships with publishers, distributors, and suppliers across international markets expand what your library can access.
Sourcing, importing, purchasing, logistics, and delivery are managed through one partner - reducing the administrative burden on library staff.
Community-
Based Curation
Collections are developed around your service population, existing holdings, age ranges, priorities, and goals - not a generic catalog.
End-to-End Procurement
One partner. From global source to library shelf.
Let’s build a more inclusive tomorrow.
BEHIND THE COLLECTION
We go directly to the source.
Our global publishing network is built through direct engagement with the markets producing the books we bring to U.S. libraries. We have traveled internationally to evaluate titles, understand local publishing landscapes, and build relationships that strengthen our sourcing capabilities.
The result: broader access to authentic materials that are often difficult to source through conventional U.S. distribution channels.
GUADAJALARA, MEXICO
At the FIL Guadalajara, we meet with publishers, discover new titles, and explore emerging voices across Spanish language markets.
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
We build relationships with local publishers and distributors, learn about regional literary trends, and source titles that reflect the richness and diversity of Latin American communities.
OUR LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO
Explore our full range of languages—each collection sourced directly from its country of origin to ensure authenticity and cultural accuracy.
REAL BOOKS. REAL COMMUNITIES. REAL IMPACT.
Let’s build a more
inclusive tomorrow.
Our Programs
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Standing Order Plan
Set your preferences once for this annual subscription plan and receive books on a regular schedule, ensuring your collection is always fresh and aligned with bilingual patron demand.
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Insight+ Program
All the benefits of a standing order plan, along with annual reports tracking your collection’s impact. Plus, empower your library staff with quarterly online training on inclusive practices.
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Custom Picks
With Custom Picks, get the right books at the right time for an On Demand or Opening Collection, with no long-term commitments.
Proven Results.
One partner library transformed its Spanish collection through our Standing Order Plan. Annual circulation jumped from 68 to 276 items—a 305% increase in usage and community impact.
See how a Standing Order Plan can transform your library.
¡WEPA! at ALA 2026 Chicago: Libraries Shape Our World
Thank you for joining us!
Diversity in Publishing Stage Presentation
A Conversation on Storytelling, Machismo, and Empowering the Next Generation.
Author Signing
Podcast Conversations with Library Leaders
Hear Veronica Ramos in conversations with library leaders about multilingual collections, representation, and community impact.
Can't Shelve This (RAILS Podcast)
Episode: Not Lost in Translation
In this episode of the RAILS podcast Can't Shelve This, Veronica Ramos joins Rosie Camargo of South Holland Public Library to discuss how libraries can become welcoming spaces for multilingual students and families.
Cafecito Chats Podcast
Episode: Cultura on the Shelf
Veronica Ramos joins René Leyva, Executive Director of Fossil Ridge Public Library and President-Elect of the Illinois Library Association, to discuss building multilingual library collections that truly reflect our communities.
🎧 Listen now
Benefits for Your Library
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Boost usage with high-demand, relevant titles that patrons are eager to check out.
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Build a representative environment that reflects and celebrates community diversity.
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Provide authentic materials that affirm identity and support literacy.
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Every selection is vetted to resonate with your community’s needs and interests.
Let’s Build Your Library’s Future Together
email: info@wepalibros.com
phone: 630.277.9025
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