Episode 13: Celebrating Culture andConnection with Maritere Bellas 🌟
In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we sit down with award-winning author Maritere Bellas, a passionate advocate for bilingualism, multicultural families, and storytelling that bridges generations. Join hosts Alicia, Claudia, and Silvia asthey chat with Maritere about her inspiring journey, the importance of raising bilingual children, and the power of stories to keep culture alive.
Tune in for heartfelt reflections, laughter, and practicaltips for families nurturing two languages and two worlds at once.
Listen now on YouTube,Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!
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Connect with Maritere:
Website: https://www.mariterebellas.com
Instagram: @latinamomspodcast | @mariterebellas
Facebook: facebook.com/mariterebellas
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Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Aliciacrafts stories that empower young readers.
Website: alicia-salazar.com
Facebook: Alicia SalazarAuthor
Instagram: @albricias123
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischiefand We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.
Website: claudia-sloan.com
Instagram: @claudia.sloan
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling ofan Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight culturalheritage and diversity.
Website: silvialopezbooks.com
Instagram: @silvialopezbooks
Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated tocelebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode featuresconversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringingbilingual books to life.
Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!
This week, we’re thrilled to welcome GabrielaOrozco Belt — a Costa Rican American children’s book author whose stories celebrate bicultural identity, bilingualism, and the power of representation.
From her heartfelt debut Only for a Little While (Por un ratito) to joyful titles like I Am, Yo Soy and Día de los Muertos ABC, Gabriela’s books reflect her passion for helping children see themselves in the pages they read.
Join us as we chat abouther writing journey, how her upbringing influences her storytelling, the importance of Spanish-English books in classrooms and homes, and what’s next on her creative horizon.
Tune in for inspiring conversation, practical tips for parents and educators, and a celebration of bilingual stories that bring families together.
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with fellow book lovers!
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Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Aliciacrafts stories that empower young readers.
Website: alicia-salazar.com
Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author
Instagram: @albricias123
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.
Website: claudia-sloan.com
Instagram: @claudia.sloan
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.
Website: silvialopezbooks.com
Instagram: @silvialopezbooks
Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated tocelebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode featuresconversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.
Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!
New Episode of Bilingual Book Buddies!
We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning author Gloria Amescua, whose picture books celebrate heritage, resilience, and the power of storytelling. In this episode, Gloria shares the inspiration behind her work, her journey as a bilingual writer, and the importance of giving young readers mirrors and windows through literature.
Join us for a warm, inspiring conversation filled with stories, insights, and bilingual book love!Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.
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Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and former elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.
Website: alicia-salazar.com
Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author
Instagram: @albricias123
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, and illustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.
Website: claudia-sloan.com
Instagram: @claudia.sloan
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’s librarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.
Website: silvialopezbooks.com
Instagram: @silvialopezbooks
Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes!
Join us on Bilingual Book Buddies as we sit down with acclaimed author-illustrator Lulu Delacre. With over 40 books published, Lulu has spent her career celebrating Latino culture, heritage, and bilingual storytelling throughher unforgettable picture books and anthologies.
In this episode, which is conducted in both English and Spanish,you’ll discover:
How Lulu weaves Latin American songs, folktales, and traditions into her stories.
Her journey to becoming a three-time Pura Belpré Honor recipient.
The inspiration behind beloved works like Arrorró,mi niño, Olinguito, de la A a la Z!, and Us,In Progress: Short Stories About Young Latinos.
How a deeply personal tragedy shaped her powerful YA book Alicia Afterimage.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, librarian, or fellow book lover, you won’t want to miss this heartfelt conversation about the power of bilingual books and the importance of seeing yourself in stories.
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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Instagram: @lulu.delacre Instagram
Facebook: Lulu Delacre (official page) Facebook
LinkedIn: Lulu Delacre (public profile) LinkedIn
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Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Aliciacrafts stories that empower young readers.
Website: alicia-salazar.com
Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author
Instagram: @albricias123
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischiefand We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.
Website: claudia-sloan.com
Instagram: @claudia.sloan
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight culturalheritage and diversity.
Website: silvialopezbooks.com
Instagram: @silvialopezbooks
Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated tocelebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.
Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!
Join us on the Bilingual Book Buddies Podcast as we sit down with Alda P. Dobbs, award-winning bilingual author of Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna and the upcoming picture book The Giving Flower: The History of the Poinsettia(September release).
In this inspiring conversation, Alda shares:
Her journey from northern Mexico to San Antonio
How her background in physics and engineering shapes her storytelling
The power of connecting kids to history, culture, and community
The importance of helping young readers see how their own stories fit into the bigger picture
Whether you're a teacher, parent, writer, or book lover, you won't want to miss this episode full of heart, heritage, and hope.
About Alda P. Dobbs
Alda’s debut novel, Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna (Sourcebooks), received a Pura Belpré Honor, was named an ALA Notable Book, and earned a spot on the Texas Bluebonnet Master List. Her upcoming picture book, The Giving Flower, explores the history and meaning behind the beloved poinsettia flower.
IG: @aldapdobbs
Facebook: Alda P. Dobbs
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Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and former elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.
Website: alicia-salazar.com
Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author
Instagram: @albricias123
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, and illustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.
Website: claudia-sloan.com
Instagram: @claudia.sloan
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’s librarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.
Website: silvialopezbooks.com
Instagram: @silvialopezbooks
Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.
Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes!
Darlene holds an MFA in Creative Writing from UTEP and a BA in English with a minor in medical studies fromUH. Her work goes far beyond her books — she has written short stories for educational companies likeAccelerate Education and Teacher Created Materials, and she collaborated with Literary Safari to create an original commissioned text for a majoreducational publisher, set to release in January 2026.
Darlene is also the co-founder of LatinxPitch, an online pitch event empowering Latinx authors to showcase their stories and voices.
Don’t miss this episode where we discuss her writing journey, her work in education, and the importance of representation in children’s literature.
Contact Darlene P. Campos
Website: https://www.darlenepcampos.com
Contact form: https://www.darlenepcampos.com/contact
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darlenepcampos
X (Twitter): https://x.com/DarleneCampos91
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarlenePCampos/
Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.
Website: alicia-salazar.com
Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author
Instagram: @albricias123
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.
Website: claudia-sloan.com
Instagram: @claudia.sloan
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.
Website: silvialopezbooks.com
Instagram: @silvialopezbooks
Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated tocelebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.
Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!
Welcome to Bilingual Book Buddies! Join hosts Alicia Salazar, Claudia Sloan, and Silvia López as they sit down with award-winning Brazilian-American author and educator Ana Siqueira.
Ana shares her journey from teaching Spanish to writingbeloved children’s books like Bella’s Recipe for Success and If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja.
Discover how Ana’s multicultural experiences influence her storytelling and her commitment to promoting Latinx voices in children’s literature.
Connect with Our Guest:
Website: anafiction.com
Instagram: @asiqueira1307
Twitter: @SraSiqueira1307
Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and former elementary schoolteacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, and illustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’s librarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bilingual children’sliterature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, andmany others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.
Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on futureepisodes!
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In this episode of BilingualBook Buddies, we sit down with the incredibly talented illustrator Olivia Sua! Known forher textured, painted cut-paper style and heartfelt storytelling, Olivia bringsa rich cultural perspective to children's books, inspired by her Colombian andSouth African roots.
We chat about her creative journey from the forests of North Bend,Washington to the world of award-winning picture books like Water Day by Margarita Engle. Olivia shares hownature, family, and multicultural identity shape her work—and what it means tomake magic out of paper, color, and imagination.
Tune in to hear about her creative process, recent honors(including the 2025 CCBC Best of the Year!), and what’s next in her artisticadventure.
Whether you're an illustrator, writer, or just a lover ofbeautiful books, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!
Listen now and subscribe for more inspiringchats with bilingual book creators!
Connect with Our Guest:
Website: oliviasua.com
Instagram: @oliviasua
Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Aliciacrafts stories that empower young readers.
Website: alicia-salazar.com
Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author
Instagram: @albricias123
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischiefand We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.
Website: claudia-sloan.com
Instagram: @claudia.sloan
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling ofan Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight culturalheritage and diversity.
Website: silvialopezbooks.com
Instagram: @silvialopezbooks
Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated tocelebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode featuresconversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringingbilingual books to life.
Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!
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In this powerful episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we’re joined by Duncan Tonatiuh, award-winning author-illustrator whose distinctive work blends pre-Columbian art with modern-day themes like immigration, civil rights, and Latinx identity.
From Dear Primo to Undocumented: A Worker’s Fight to A Land of Books, Duncan’s stories reflect his deep commitment to representation, history, and social justice for children of all backgrounds—especially those navigating life between two cultures.
Connect with Duncan Tonatiuh:
Website: https://duncantonatiuh.com
Contact: info@duncantonatiuh.com
Don't miss this heart-opening conversation with one of today’s most important voices in bilingual and multicultural children’s literature.
Like, comment, and subscribe to support diverse storytelling!
#BilingualBookBuddies #DuncanTonatiuh #LatinxAuthors #BilingualBooks #PuraBelpré #KidLit #ChildrenBooks #MulticulturalBooks #IllustratorInterview #OwnVoices
Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and former elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, and illustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’s librarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.
Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes!
#BilingualBookBuddies #DuncanTonatiuh #ChildrensBooks #LatinxAuthors #BilingualLiterature #Podcast
In this powerful episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we’re joined by Duncan Tonatiuh, award-winning author-illustrator whose distinctive work blends pre-Columbian art with modern-day themes like immigration, civil rights, and Latinx identity.
From Dear Primo to Undocumented: A Worker’s Fight to A Land of Books, Duncan’s stories reflect his deep commitment to representation, history, and social justice for children of all backgrounds—especially those navigating life between two cultures.
Connect with Duncan Tonatiuh:
Website: https://duncantonatiuh.com
Contact: info@duncantonatiuh.com
Don't miss this heart-opening conversation with one of today’s most important voices in bilingual and multicultural children’s literature.
Like, comment, and subscribe to support diverse storytelling!
#BilingualBookBuddies #DuncanTonatiuh #LatinxAuthors #BilingualBooks #PuraBelpré #KidLit #ChildrenBooks #MulticulturalBooks #IllustratorInterview #OwnVoices
Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and former elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, and illustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’s librarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.
Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes!
#BilingualBookBuddies #DuncanTonatiuh #ChildrensBooks #LatinxAuthors #BilingualLiterature #Podcast
In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we sit down with award-winning Peruvian American author Mariana Llanos, whose bilingual books like Benita y las criaturas nocturnas and Run, Little Chaski! celebrate Peruvian folklore, Latinx identity, and the power of courage and kindness.
Mariana shares her journey from Lima to Oklahoma, how she began self-publishing, and what inspires her to create stories that bridge cultures and languages. You'll also get a sneak peek at her upcoming chapter book series, Vampirita and the Angry Mob!
Tune in for book talk, laughter, and wisdom from a true champion of bilingual storytelling.
Learn more: marianallanos.com
Follow Mariana: @marianawritestheworld on IG
Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and former elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, and illustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’s librarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.
Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes!
#BilingualBookBuddies #MarianaLlanos #ChildrensBooks #LatinxAuthors #PuraBelpré #BilingualBooks #PeruvianFolklore #PictureBooks #BookPodcast
In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we sit down with award-winning Peruvian American author Mariana Llanos, whose bilingual books like Benita y las criaturas nocturnas and Run, Little Chaski! celebrate Peruvian folklore, Latinx identity, and the power of courage and kindness.
Mariana shares her journey from Lima to Oklahoma, how she began self-publishing, and what inspires her to create stories that bridge cultures and languages. You'll also get a sneak peek at her upcoming chapter book series, Vampirita and the Angry Mob!
Tune in for book talk, laughter, and wisdom from a true champion of bilingual storytelling.
Learn more: marianallanos.com
Follow Mariana: @marianawritestheworld on IG
Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and former elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, and illustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’s librarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.
Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes!
#BilingualBookBuddies #MarianaLlanos #ChildrensBooks #LatinxAuthors #PuraBelpré #BilingualBooks #PeruvianFolklore #PictureBooks #BookPodcast
Welcome to the episode 3 of Bilingual Book Buddies! Join hosts Alicia Salazar, Claudia Sloan, and Silvia López as they sit down with Argentinian-American author and educator Aixa Pérez Prado. Aixa shares her journey as a writer, illustrator, and university professor "focused on diversity, multilingualism, belonging, and equitable teaching for linguistic and cultural minority students." Her picture book, Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People, is available in English and Spanish.
Connect with Our Guest:
• Website: aixaperezprado.com
• Instagram: aixasdoodlesandbooks
• Facebook: aixa.perezprado.9
Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and former elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.
• Website: alicia-salazar.com
• Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author
• Instagram: @albricias123
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, and illustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.
• Website: claudia-sloan.com
• Instagram: @claudia.sloan
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’s librarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.
• Website: silvialopezbooks.com
• Instagram: @silvialopezbooks
• Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes
About Bilingual Book Buddies:Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes!
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In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we chat with Jorge Inzunza, co-founder of Hilo Colectivo, about the power of bilingual storytelling, uplifting Spanish-language voices, and building creative communities through books. Tune in for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation filled with passion, purpose, and plenty of literary love.
Connect with our Guest:
Email: contact@hilocolectivo.com
Instagram: @jorgeinzunzah
LinkedIn: Jorge L. Inzunza
Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and former elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, and illustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’s librarian. Silvia’s books, including Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with bilingual authors, illustrators, and changemakers!
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In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies,we’re excited to welcome Alexandra Alessandri, award-winning Colombian American author of bilingual books that celebrate Latinx culture, identity, and belonging.
Alexandra’s titles include Isabel and Her ColoresGo to School, The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía, GrowUp, Luchy Zapata, Feliz New Year, Ava Gabriela!, and more.
She shares her journey as a writer, her passion forbilingual storytelling, and how her Colombian heritage inspires her work.
Connect with Alexandra AlessandriWebsite: alexandraalessandri.comInstagram: @apalessandri
Meet your hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and formerelementary teacher. Author of the Camila the Starseries.Website: alicia-salazar.com | Instagram: @albricias123
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, and illustratorof Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!Website: claudia-sloan.com | Instagram: @claudia.sloan
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former librarian. Booksinclude Queen of Tejano Music: Selena and many others.Website: silvialopezbooks.com | Instagram: @silvialopezbooks
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