The Bilingual Book Buddies 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...

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...

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 cr...

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 cr...

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." H...

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...

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 jour...