The Bilingual Book Buddies Podcast
The Bilingual Book Buddies Podcast
Podcast Description
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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes related to bilingual children's literature, discussing topics like creative storytelling, cultural identity, and the significance of multilingualism. Episodes feature insights from authors like Aixa Pérez Prado on diversity in children's literature, Jorge Inzunza on the influence of bilingual storytelling, and Alexandra Alessandri discussing the interplay of cultural heritage and writing.
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.
Welcome back to Bilingual Book Buddies,the podcast where we celebrate children's books, literacy, and the incredible creators behind them.
Today we're delighted to welcome Cynthia De La Torre—author,illustrator, and cut-paper artist whose beautifully crafted picture books explore themes of self-acceptance, belonging, and embracing our differences. Her distinctive artwork and heartfelt storytelling have captivated young readers and families alike, and we're excited to learn more about her creativeprocess, her artistic journey, and the inspiration behind her newest book.
Cynthia, thank you so much for joining us. We're thrilledto have you on BilingualBook Buddies!
Contact Info:
Website: https://cynthiadelatorre.com/
Instagram: @CynthiaGDeLaTorre
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 featuresconversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.
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