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.
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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.
In this heartwarming episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, hosts Claudia Sloan and Silvia Lopez turn the spotlighton their very own co-host, Alicia Salazar, for a joyful and meaningful conversation about her upcoming picture book, Cascarones: An Easter Surprise.
Together, they explore the cultural tradition of cascarones, the inspiration behind the story, and how celebration, family, and surprise come together in this festive Easter tale.
Alicia shares the heart behind the book, her writing journey, and why stories rooted in culture matter so deeply for young readers.
This episode is filled with warmth, laughter, and a beautiful reminder of how stories can connect us—across languages, generations, and traditions.
Perfect for parents, teachers, and anyone who loves children’s books with heart and meaning.
Listen, celebrate, and get ready for Easter with us!
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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, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.
Website: alicia-salazar.com
Facebook: AliciaSalazar 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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