Welcome to the episode 3 of Bilingual Book Buddies! Join hosts Alicia Salazar, Claudia Sloan, and Silvia López as they sit down with Argentinian-American author and educator Aixa Pérez Prado. Aixa shares her journey as a writer, illustrator, and university professor "focused on diversity, multilingualism, belonging, and equitable teaching for linguistic and cultural minority students." Her picture book, Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People, is available in English and Spanish.

Connect with Our Guest:

• Website: aixaperezprado.com

• Instagram: aixasdoodlesandbooks

• Facebook: aixa.perezprado.9

Meet Your Hosts:

Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and former 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, and illustrator 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’s librarian. 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 to celebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes!

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In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we chat with Jorge Inzunza, co-founder of Hilo Colectivo, about the power of bilingual storytelling, uplifting Spanish-language voices, and building creative communities through books. Tune in for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation filled with passion, purpose, and plenty of literary love.

Connect with our Guest:

• Email: contact@hilocolectivo.com

• Instagram: @jorgeinzunzah

• LinkedIn: Jorge L. Inzunza

  
  

• Meet Your Hosts:

  Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and former 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, and illustrator 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’s librarian. Silvia’s books, including Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.

  • Website: silvialopezbooks.com
  • Instagram: @silvialopezbooks

  About Bilingual Book Buddies:

  Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.

  Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with bilingual authors, illustrators, and changemakers!
  #BilingualBookBuddies #JorgeInzunza #HiloColectivo #BilingualBooks #LatinxAuthors #ChildrenBooks #AuthorInterview #StorytellingMatters