Episode 26 of Bilingual Book Buddies is here!

In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we welcome Gabriela Baeza Ventura, Director and Publisher at Arte Público Press and Piñata Books. Join us as Gabriela shares insightsinto publishing, championing diverse voices, and the importance of culturally authentic stories for young readers. A must-listen conversation for writers, educators, librarians, and book lovers.

#BilingualBookBuddies #ArtePublicoPress #PinataBooks#ChildrensBooks #DiverseBooks #LatinxLiterature #KidLit

Contact:

Email: gbventura@uh.edu

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: Alicia Salazar 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.

Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!

In Episode 25 of Bilingual Book Buddies, we chat with children’s author Federica Miross about writing stories that inspire imagination, courage, perseverance, and adventure acrosslanguages and cultures.

Originally from Mexico and now living in northern Germany, Federica shares her journey as a multilingual children’s author, the heart behind her storytelling, and her passion for creating books that encourage children to dream big.

We also discuss:
Writing and publishing bilingual and multilingual books
The inspiration behind her books.
Why children’s literature holds both “magic and wisdom”
The importance of making books accessible to children across Latin America

If you love children’s books, bilingual storytelling, and conversations about creativity and imagination, this episode is for you!

Listen now and subscribe to BilingualBook Buddies for more conversations with authors, illustrators, and creators in the world of children’s literature.

#BilingualBookBuddies#ChildrensBooks #KidLit #BilingualBooks #SpanishBooks #PictureBooks#FedericaMiross #LatinxKidLit #ChildrensBookAuthor #KidLitPodcast

Meet Your Hosts:

Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Aliciacrafts stories that empower young readers.

Website: alicia-salazar.com

Facebook: Alicia Salazar 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.

Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!

Episode 24 of Bilingual Book Buddies is here!

Today on Bilingual Book Buddies, we’re joined by the incredible David Bowles — award-winning author, translator, and storyteller whose work celebrates culture, language, history, and imagination.

In this episode, we talk about:
The power of storytelling across cultures
Writing for bilingual and bicultural kids
The importance of seeing yourself in books
David’s journey as an author and translator

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, librarian, writer, or book lover, this conversation is full of insight, heart, and inspiration.

Listen now and discover why stories matter so deeply.

#BilingualBookBuddies #DavidBowles #ChildrensBooks #KidLit#BilingualBooks #LatinxBooks #ReadingCommunity #Authors #BooksForKids#DiverseBooks #BookPodcast #Literacy #Teachers #Librarians

Contact the guest:

· Website: davidbowles.us

· Email:: bowlesdo@gmail.com

· Instagram/X (Twitter): @DavidOBowles

· Facebook: David Bowles Facebook Page

· Bluesky: @davidbowles.us on Bluesky

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: Alicia Salazar 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.

Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!