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29 AJ Sidransky Revolution and Redemption in Castro's Cuba
May 24, 2023
In this episode, we’re discussing Incident at San Miguel by A. J. Sidransky, a riveting tale of heartbreak, loss, and forgiveness set during the Cuban Revolution. We are going to explore historical fiction and the stories be…
28 Karina González and Krystal Quiles The Resilient People of Puerto Rico
May 10, 2023
With her book The Coquíes Still Sing, Karina González tells us the story of the devastation of Puerto Rico after hurricane María from the point of view of a young girl. Karina and her illustrator Krystal Quiles chat about th…
27. Raquel Gonzales Reinvent Yourself and Eliminate Negativity
April 26, 2023
In her book 7 Steps to Talk Confidently to Anyone, Raquel Gonzalez offers a step by step guide to become more confident when speaking to others. We discussed ways to reframe our thinking and eliminate negative self-talk. Lis…
26. Anita Sanchez Thinks Young People Can Save Our Planet
April 12, 2023
In her fascinating book Meltdown, Anita Sanchez warns us that the pace of climate change is accelerating. She tells us fascinating facts about glaciers and offers advise about what we can do to stop the melting of glaciers. …
25. Alyssa Reynoso Morris Plantains Bring Families Together
March 29, 2023
In her picture book "Plátanos Are Love", Alyssa Reynoso Morris chats about her family plátanos recipes and the importance of plantains to her African ancestors. By cooking plantains with her grandma, the young protagonist le…
24. Jasminne Mendez - A Young Afro Latina in the South
March 15, 2023
In her new novel Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American, Jasminne Mendez chats about growing up Afro Latina in the South and how those formative years influenced the person she is now. Jasminne takes us on a journey of h…
