José Martí was born on January 28, 1853, in Havana, Cuba, and died on May 19, 1895, in Dos Ríos, Cuba. From an early age, he showed a talent for writing and revolutionary politics. He was a poet, essayist, journalist, translator, and publisher. However, he’s mostly known to be aRead More →
Julia de Burgos is known as Puerto Rico’s most famous Latina poet. She was born on February 17, 1914, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and died on July 6, 1953, in Harlem, New York. She was a teacher, writer, and civil rights activist for women and African/Afro-Caribbean writers. Also known asRead More →
ABC children’s books are so much fun! Especially when you’re learning about a new country. Through stunning illustrations and catchy rhymes the series “de la A hasta la Z” introduces children to Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico. In this series they willRead More →
Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes is celebrating 6 years!Read More →
Move over Pókemon Go and geocaching there’s a new family-friendly activity going on in Puerto Rico right now. What is it? It’s “Proyecto 78 pueblos 1 bandera” (78 flags 1 town). It’s basically looking for flags that are strategically painted across the island. Proyecto: 78 pueblos y 1 bandera Ubicación: Manatí,Read More →
July 28 marks Peru’s Independence Day also known as Las Fiestas Patrias. To celebrate this day, I am honored to share with you a lovely essay from my friend, and author Mariana Llanos. It’s a short essay on her love for Peru. You will also find some quick historical facts and activitiesRead More →