Book Review: I am Latino The Beauty in Me
I came across this book during a visit to the library with little one, and immediately felt drawn to it. Other than me, my son doesn’t see too many Latinos in our area, and I want him to embrace the “Latino” beauty in him! I Am Latino: The Beauty inRead More →
Cultural Playdate Three Kings Day Story Time and Crafts
As a multicultural family we celebrate The Epiphany of the Three Kings or how we call it in Puerto Rico: Día de Reyes. This year, I wanted to share with little one’s friends our Latino culture, and customs. What better way than to have a cultural play date with storyRead More →
En esta hermosa isla
VERSION EN ESPAÑOL / ENGLISH BELOW Una manera chévere de que mi pequeño chico aprenda más de su cultura y ancestros es a través de libros para niños. Recientemente compré el libro titulado en Inglés: On This Beautiful Island (En esta Hermosa Isla) por Edwin Fontánez. El libro también está disponible enRead More →
Celebrating Heritage as a Family
Dictionary.com defines heritage as “something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion: a heritage of poverty and suffering; a national heritage of honor, pride, and courage.” During a recent family event we were catching up with my husband’s side of theRead More →
Celebrating “Los Tres Reyes Magos” in the U.S.A.
When our baby was six months old he visited Puerto Rico for the first time. We went during the festivities of the Three Kings also known as the Epiphany celebrated on January 6. The Epiphany is the celebration of the three wise men who followed the star to Bethlehem toRead More →