In Where Wilted Flowers Bloom, author Johanna Rojas Vann uncovers the delicate beauty of healing, resilience, and hope after life’s hardest seasons. In this episode, Johanna sits down to share the inspiration behind her writing, the raw emotions embedded in her character’s journey, and how beauty can emerge from even the most broken places. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on restoration and finding purpose when blooming feels impossible.

What if a giant clay pot in your aunt's backyard was actually a portal to 1862? In this episode, we sit down with award-winning author and historian Emma Otheguy to dive into her thrilling new middle-grade historical fantasy, Cousins in the Time of Magic. Join us as Emma shares the inspiration behind her time-traveling trio: Jorge, Camila, and Siggy. And she explains why she wanted to take young readers beyond the textbooks to explore the real stakes of the American Civil War and Mexico's Battle

In this episode, we sit down with Laura de La Cruz, author of Lowrider for Sale, to explore the stories, craftsmanship, and cultural pride woven into the world of custom lowriders. We dive deep into her inspiration for the book, the community memories behind these iconic vehicles, and what it takes to capture such vibrant history on the page. Tune in for a conversation about heritage and art on wheels. #LatinoBookChat

Ever wondered what it takes to launch an independent press that truly honors bilingual readers without treating one language as a secondary thought? In this episode, we are joined by Nina Sánchez, founder of Viva Los Libros Press. Nina opens up about bridging the gap in Latine children's literature and the story behind their debut title SOMOS/We Are. Whether you are a parent, writer, or educator, this conversation is an exciting look into the future of diverse publishing. Listen now on LatinoBo

What if the key to surviving the Holocaust lay at the geographic center of the world? In this episode, we sit down with award-winning Ecuadorian-American author Darlene Campos to discuss her historical fiction novel, The Center of the Earth. Based on incredible true survivor accounts, the book follows twelve-year-old Dahlia, the spunky daughter of an Ecuadorian diplomat, and her best friend Werner, a Jewish boy fleeing the terrifying rise of Nazi Germany. We dive deep into a lesser-known chapt

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Rocío Velázquez Dresser, author of the gripping new novel-biography Life in My Father’s Shadow. Rocío shares the harrowing reality of growing up as the eldest daughter of a prominent Colombian activist whose political devotion culminated in his assassination. Tune in as we explore the hidden toll of political warfare on Latino families, the complex trauma of migration, and how Rocío transformed her life. This is an intimate conversation about what it tr