New Bilingual Picture Book The idea that bilingualism is a superpower has been central to our family’s language journey from the very beginning with my son. While he’s always known his two languages are his superpowers (believe me, I’ve reminded him more times than I can count!), it’s now myRead More →
How many of us raising bilingual children wished we can send our kids off to an-all Spanish camp all summer? I certainly did when my son was a preschooler. Spanish Summer Camp Can’t find a Spanish summer immersion camp near you this summer? Don’t worry, ¡yo te ayudo! I’ve putRead More →
Coco the Puerto Rican Parrot In December 2021, I self-published my first children’s book, Coco, la cotorra puertorriqueña. This book was my love letter to Puerto Rico, El Yunque, the Puerto Rican parrot and bilingualism. Two years later, in September 2023, I self-published the English version: Coco the Puerto RicanRead More →
El Ratón Pérez and the Tooth Fairy Losing a tooth is a magical moment for children everywhere, and in many homes, that magic brings together two beloved characters: El Ratón Pérez and the Tooth Fairy! In Spanish-speaking countries, El Ratón Pérez or how he is lovingly known as “El RatoncitoRead More →
This Dominican children’s book list was created in response to a special request from a student’s parent. I teach Spanish to third-generation students—children of second-generation families where one parent speaks Spanish but, for various reasons, either stopped speaking it to them or never did. Many of my students have heritageRead More →
10 Spanish Children’s Books to Celebrate Read Your World Day I’m excited to partner with Read Your World and our generous book donors to share five Spanish picture books and three middle-grade book recommendations with you! Not only am I a co-host, I’m also a book reviewer and I love,Read More →