Las Musas Podcast

We're so excited to share this special Earth Day Edition episode, where we chat with our guest Musas about science and the environment in our Latiné stories!Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!Purchase ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the picture book ⁠⁠⁠Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People⁠⁠⁠ by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase Bold, Brilliant, and Latiné by Alyssa Reynoso Morris.Purchase This is the Year by Gloria Muñoz. Purchase Love is Still Winning by J de laVega.Purchase How to Eat a Mango by Paola Santos. Check out the other books on the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Connect with Las Musas on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

In this episode we are joined by Tatiana Gardel and Jacqueline Alcántara . We chat about about Latine art and artists. This podcast is all about illustration and the magical world of picture books.Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!Purchase ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the picture book ⁠⁠Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People⁠⁠ by ⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠Purchase ⁠⁠⁠Abuelo, the Sea, and Me a picture book by Tatiana Gardel.Purchase⁠⁠⁠ Tíos and Primos a picture book by ⁠Jacqueline Alcántara. ⁠Check out the other books on the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Connect with Las Musas on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

On today's special episode we're celebrating , honoring and learning about the Afro diaspora in children's literature. We are joined by Denise Rosario Adusei⁠, Priscila Soares, and Alyssa Reynoso-Morris.Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!Purchase ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the picture book ⁠⁠Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People⁠⁠ by ⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠Purchase ⁠Cesaria Feels the Beat⁠ a picture book by ⁠Denise Rosario Adusei illustrated by Priscila SoaresPurchase⁠⁠⁠ the picture books Gloriana, Presente, Plátanos Are Love, and The Bronx Is My Home⁠ by Alyssa Reynoso-MorrisCheck out the other books on the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Connect with Las Musas on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

In this episode we are joined by Jenny Alvarado and Jackie Morera. We chat about about old Latine traditions and new, creative and inspiring ways that we can share them with our readers. This podcast is all about what's old, what's new and how we can blend them together in our creative work. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠⁠⁠⁠ the picture book ⁠Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People⁠ by ⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠ Purchase ⁠Together We Remember a picture book by Jackie Morera. Purchase⁠ the picture book Fridays Are for Churros and the graphic chapter book Pencil & Eraser: We Have a Dull-Emma! by ⁠Jenny Alvarado. Check out the other books on the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Connect with Las Musas on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

We have a fun-filled year planned! Stay tuned for our January episode coming soon! Meet our 2025 Podcast Team! Aixa Pérez-Prado Gloria Muñoz  Vanessa L. Torres Sara Fajardo Steena Hernandez Denise Rosario Adusei  Jenny Alvarado Ashley Granillo Check out our books on the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Connect with Las Musas on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

In this special episode we are joined by some incredible members of the podcast team to navigate into the holiday season. We chat about traditions and the Latinx books that go with them. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠⁠ the picture book Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People by ⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠ Purchase Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers a picture book by Steena Hernandez Purchase Dreams of Green a picture book by Mariel Jungkunz Purchase middle grade novel Cruzita and the Mariacheros by Ashley Granillo Check out the other books on the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Connect with Las Musas on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

In this special topics episode we dive into publishing and the realm of editing with Esther Cajahuaringa. Esther shares with us her background, knowledge, and expertise as a children's editor at Knopf Books for Young Readers. As an educator, Esther also shares with us how she integrates her educational and pedagogical background as an editor, representation, language, stereotypes, as well as the future of Latinx/e stories. We might also get a bit of chisme from the publishing world. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠ Check out the other books on the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Connect with Las Musas on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

In this special topics episode we dive into the magical and mysterious world. Sharing how spooky stories and Latinx traditions come together to ignite our imagination. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase The Haunted States of America a spooky anthology featuring a story by Aixa Pérez-Prado! Purchase the YA fantasy A Tall Dark Trouble and Pre order These Vengeful Wishes by Vanessa Moltalban Leslie Adame's MG Chloe Vega and The Agents of Magic will be available winter 2025 Purchase the YA Fantasy romance Sinner's Isle by Angela Montoya Check out the other books on the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Connect with Las Musas on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

In this special Las Musas episode, we talk with Musas Adriana Hernández Bergstrom and Gabriela Orozco Belt about some of the amazing highlights from the first Latinx Storytellers Conference held September 13-14, 2024! The Latinx Storytellers Conference is an annual, in-person gathering of Latinx children and adult book writers and illustrators. During this two-day event, hundreds of Latinx storytellers enjoy craft masterclasses, professional development sessions and have access to hard-to-reach industry professionals such as publishers, editors and literary agents. Learn more. The conference is organized by the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival. Host: Aiza Perez-Prado If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠⁠Adriana Hernández Bergstrom's books here. Purchase Gabriela Orozco Belt's books here. Check out the other books on the⁠⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠⁠! Connect with Las Musas on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

Hoy, Aixa Pérez-Prado está acompañada por Musas Paola Santos, Gabriella Aldeman y Mariana Ríos Ramírez y el tema es los libros ilustrados infantiles. Únase mientras charlamos sobre cómo usamos el español en nuestros libros, los retos de escribir, los libros que nos inspiraron a escribir y ¡el chisme! Si disfrutó de este podcast, considere comprar un libro (o algunos). Compre el libro ilustrado debut de autora e ilustradora, ⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado⁠, ⁠City Feet. Compre el libro ilustrado de ⁠Paola Santos⁠, Cómo Se Come Un Mango. (En inglés: How To Eat A Mango) Compre el libro ilustrado de ⁠Gabriella Aldeman⁠⁠, ⁠Paula's Patches⁠. También puede comprar Un Graznido En Español⁠. (En inglés: A Squawk Of Spanish) El libro ilustrado de ⁠Mariana Ríos Ramírez⁠, El Regalo De Abuelita está actualmente disponible para preordenar. (En inglés: Abuelita's Gift) ¡Mire los otros libros en la librería en línea de Las Musas! Síganos en las redes sociales: ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ¡Visite nuestro sitio web!

In this episode of Debut Diaries we chat with some of our 2024 debut authors! Get to know our Musas and find out what inspired them to create their stories. Thank you to our wonderful host: Aixa Pérez-Prado! If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠⁠Paola Santos ⁠⁠'s debut picture book ⁠⁠How to Eat a Mango. Also availble in Spanish: Cómo Se Come Un Mango Purchase Ana Velez's debut picture book The Three Little Guinea Pigs and the Andean Fox. Purchase Steena Hernandez's debut picture book Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers. Purchase Nydia Armendia-Sánchez's debut picture book Not Far From Here. Check out the other books on the⁠⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠⁠! Connect with Las Musas on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

This special episode of Las Musas is an LGBTQ+ take over! Musas, Jonny Garza Villa, Elle Gonzales Rose, and Jess C. Parra celebrate pride month and discuss all things Queer Latine Kidlit. Host: Jonny Garza Villa If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠Jonny Garza Villa⁠'s ⁠contemporary YA Canto Contigo Purchase ⁠Elle Gonzales Rose⁠'s YA thriller The Girl You Know (by pre-order) Purchase ⁠Jess C. Parra⁠'s sophomore YA novel The Quince Project Check out the other books on the⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠! Connect with Las Musas on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we're celebrating our pachamamas—we're talking about our Mamás, Abuelas, and Tías, and how their strength and love influenced us as writers and illustrators. And that's a topic we can all wrap our arms around! Host: Aixa Pérez-Prado If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado⁠⁠'s debut picture book ⁠⁠City Feet Purchase Mariana Ríos Ramírez's picture book Abuelita's Gift by pre-order Purchase Gabriella Alderman's picture book Squawk of Spanish by pre-order Purchase ⁠Ashley Granillo⁠'s debut middle grade ⁠Cruzita And The Mariacheros⁠ Purchase ⁠Paola Santos⁠' debut picture book ⁠How To Eat A Mango Check out the other books on the⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠! Connect with Las Musas on social media: ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Visit our⁠⁠ website⁠⁠!

In this episode, we'll be honoring our planet and Earth Day and hearing from our environmentally conscious Musas. Hear their eco-friendly advice and how their books highlight this important topic. Host: Aixa Pérez-Prado If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or two) to say thanks! Purchase Sara E. Echenique's picture book Our Roof is Blue Purchase Adriana Hernández Bergstrom's picture book Tumble Purchase Natalia Sylvester's YA book Running Purchase María José Fitzgerald middle grade book Turtles of the Midnight Moon Purchase Tatiana Gardel's picture book The First Day of Peace Purchase Lulu Delacre picture book Cool Green: Amazing, Remarkable Trees Purchase Gabriella Aldeman⁠'s picture book Paula's Patches⁠ Purchase Alyssa Reynoso-Morris picture book The Bronx Is My Home Check out the other books on the⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠! Connect with Las Musas on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ Visit our⁠⁠⁠ website⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, we'll be talking about the amazing power of music, voice, and expression. And that's a topic the Musas can definitely all chime in on! Hear powerful messages about what music does for our lives, our joy, and a sense of belonging—and how our books reflect that. Host: Aixa Pérez-Prado If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado⁠⁠'s debut picture book ⁠⁠City Feet Purchase Monica Mancillas' debut middle grade Sing It Like Celia Purchase Isabel Estrada's debut picture book La Mariachi Purchase Ashley Granillo's debut middle grade Cruzita And The Mariacheros Purchase Paola Santos' debut picture book How To Eat A Mango Learn more about the musicians mentioned in today's episode: Celia Cruz Mercedes Sosa Selena Quintanilla  Oscar D'Leon Al Jarreau  Little Joe Check out the other books on the⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠! Connect with Las Musas on social media: ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Visit our⁠⁠ website⁠⁠!

In this episode we're talking about love—friendship make-ups, break-ups, family love, and new romances! This month, Musas Jonny Garza Villa and Elle Gonzalez Rose discuss inspiration and tropes, how to write relatable young characters, and a ~twist~: "Which of your characters would be your prom date of choice?" Tune in for all the feels! Host: Aixa Pérez-Prado If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado⁠'s debut picture book ⁠City Feet Purchase Jonny Garza Villa's third YA contemporary novel Canto Contigo Purchase Elle Gonzalez Rose's second YA contemporary novel 10 Things I Hate About Prom Check out the other books on the⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠! Connect with Las Musas on social media: ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Visit our⁠ website⁠!

Welcome to the 2024 Las Musas Podcast season. Meet the 2024 podcast team, including the host, audio gurus, and apprentices! Learn about their fabulous books. If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) by the 2024 team to say thanks! Purchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book City Feet Purchase Maria Jose Fitzgerald's debut middle-grade novel Turtles of the Midnight Moon Purchase Sara Fajardo's debut picture book Paka Paka Con La Papa: Alberto Salas Plays Potato Hide-and-Seek Purchase Steena Hernandez's debut picture book Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers Purchase Mariel Jungkunz's debut picture book Dreams of Green Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Facebook Visit our website!

On this very special episode of the Las Musas Podcast, recorded at the close of Latine Heritage Month, Musas Jonny Garza Villa, Elle Gonzales Rose, and Jess C. Parra talk about Latine Lit, our visibility in publishing, the value of our books and stories, and reading Latine Lit all year round. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase Jonny Garza Villa's sophomore young adult novel Ander & Santi Were Here Purchase Elle Gonzales Rose's debut young adult novel Caught In a Bad Fauxmance Purchase Jess C. Parra's debut young adult novel Rubi Ramos' Recipe for Success

¡Estamos muy emocionados de presentar nuestro primer podcast en español! Hoy, María Dolores Águila está acompañada por Musas Paola Santos y Aixa Pereze Prado y el tema es ¡celebración! Únase mientras charlamos sobre el aprendizaje del idioma, cómo usamos el español en nuestros cuentos, los libros que crecimos leyendo, los libros que nos han hecho sentir vistas, y los libros que nos inspiraron a escribir. También hablaremos de lo que nos gustaría que el lector se lleve después de encontrarse con uno de nuestros trabajos. Si disfrutó de este podcast, considere comprar un libro (o algunos). El libro ilustrado debut de María Dolores Águila, EL BARRIO SE LEVANTA (ilustrado by Magdalena Mora y traducido por David Bowles), está actualmente disponible para preordenar.  Compre el libro ilustrado debut de autora e ilustradora, Aixa Pérez-Prado, CITY FEET. Esté atento al libro ilustrado debut de Paola Santo, CÓMO COMER UN MANGO (ilustrado por Juliana Perdomo), que se lanzará en el verano de 2024.

This week, our middle grade and young adult Musas—Lauren Yero, Maria José Fitzgerald, and Tamika Burgess—discuss their debut year experience, the lessons learned so far, and managing expectations from reality. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase Tamika Burgess's debut middle grade novel, Sincerely Sicily Purchase Maria José Fitzgerald's debut middle grade novel, Turtles of the Midnight Moon Pre-order Lauren Yero's debut young adult novel, Under This Forgetful Sky 

Resources galore! You're going to want a pen and paper for this episode as Aixa Pérez-Prado brings fellow debut picture book Musas, Sheila Colón-Bagley, J. de la Vega, Gabriela Orozco Belt, and Delia Ruiz, for a conversation on resources, support groups, mentorships, and all things, groups, best practices that have helped them through the door into traditional publishing, as well as what it's been like so far as a Latina/Latine in publishing. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book, City Feet Pre-order Sheila Colón-Bagley's debut picture book, La Noche Before Three King's Day Purchase J. de la Vega's debut picture book, Wepa Purchase Gabriela Orozco Belt's debut picture book, Only For a Little While Pre-order Delia Ruiz's debut board book series, ¡1, 2, 3, Baila! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

On this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's were joined by Musas: Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Ana Siqueira, Jackie Moreira, Maria Dolores Aguila, Sheila Colón-Bagley, and Jonny Garza Villa who talked about the Power of Love, Culture and Community in their writing. They talked about how writing about culture and family are not only doors and windows for Latinx children to see themselves, but also serve as opportunities for other children to learn about diversity and foster empathy. They share how their stories are inspired by their real-life experiences, even when writing non-fiction, such as Maria Dolores' Barrio Rising about a girl participating in the protest that led to the creation of the iconic Chicano Park in San Diego. Balancing, or not balancing all their cultures and communities was another topic discussed followed by the importance of showing your culture and community. The grand finale encompasses what each writer wants their readers to walk away with. Listen to this podcast to learn more about culture, community, empathy, respect, family, love, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Order Alyssa Reynoso-Morris' debut picture book: Plátanos Are Love Order Ana Siqueira's 2023 picture book: Abuela's Super Capa. Order Jonny Garza Villa's 2023 YA: Ander And Santi Were Here. Pre-order Jackie Moreira's debut picture book: Abuelo's Flower Shop. Pre-order Sheila Colón-Bagley PB: La Noche Before Three Kings Pre-order Maria Dolores Aguila's debut PB: Barrio Rising

Adriana Hernández Bergstrom, Jonny Garza Villa, and Vanessa Torres join debut Musas Jackie Morera, Aixa Pérez-Prado, and Elle Gonzalez Rose for a Q&A about post-debut life, lessons learned, what our sophomore Musas wish they would've done and known, and a general sharing of wisdom and chisme in this delightful conversation. Links— From Adriana: States Book Awards for Children and Young Adult Book Awards If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase Adriana Hernández Bergstrom's newest picture book, Tumble Purchase Jonny Garza Villa's newest young adult novel, Ander & Santi Were Here Purchase Vanessa Torres' young adult novel, The Turning Pointe Learn more about Jackie Morera and her upcoming debut picture book, Abuelo's Flower Shop Purchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book, City Feet Pre-order Elle Gonzalez Rose's debut young adult novel, Caught in a Bad Fauxmance Connect with Las Musas on social media:TwitterInstagramVisit our website!

On this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series, debut young adult and middle grade Musas Elizabeth Santiago, Lauren Yero, and Angela Montoya discuss debut year jitters and mental health. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Pre-order Elizabeth Santiago's debut young adult novel, The Moonlight Vine Pre-order Lauren Yero's debut young adult novel, Under This Forgetful Sky Pre-order Angela Montoya's debut young adult novel, Sinner's Isle Connect with Las Musas on social media:TwitterInstagramVisit our website!

In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series staring our debut and sophomore picture book Musas, Mónica Mancillas and Alyssa Reynoso-Morris join Aixa Pérez-Prado to talk all about inspiration! What inspires them, what they do with that inspiration, and how they manage the excitement of being inspired is all covered in this delightful conversation! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!Pre-order Mónica Mancillas' picture book, The Worry BalloonPurchase Alyssa Reynoso-Morris' debut picture book, Plátanos Are LovePurchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book, City Feet Connect with Las Musas on social media:TwitterInstagramVisit our website!

In a new segment of the Las Musas Podcast we're calling Book Talk!, Maria José Fitzgerald joins Monica Mancillas and Angela Montoya to discuss what books they're reading and what authors have their heart, how media inspires and informs them as authors, and delve into all things inspiration, invigoration, and influential. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!Purchase Maria Jose Fitzgerald's debut middle grade novel Turtles of the Midnight MoonPre-order Monica Mancillas's picture book The Worry BalloonPre-order Angela Montoya's debut young adult novel, Sinner's Isle Connect with Las Musas on social media:TwitterInstagramVisit our website!

In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Ask a Musa host Lulu Delacre joins Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Gabi Aldeman, and Sallie Anne Rodriguez to answer questions about pitches, querying, being prepared, and never quitting. They started by talking about books they are reading now, such as The Last Beekeeper by Pablo Cartaya, Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa by Julian Randall, Free Water by Amina Luqman-Dawson (Author), the adult historical book titled Miss del Rio by Bárbara Mujica  Then they attacked the questions such as: Dos and Don'ts when pitching your book for Twitter contests, agents, and editors, including many resources and tips. How they got their agents. Publishers that accept unsolicited manuscripts. Resources and tips for unpublished BIPOC creators including amazing mentorships. Finally, las musas talked a little bit about tips to stay positive and that “Sí, se puede.”  ¡Pa'lante! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Order Lulu Delacre's latest picture  book: Cool Green: Amazing, Remarkable Trees Order Sallie Anne Rodriguez' novel: Treasure Tracks Order Alyssa Reynoso-Morris' debut picture book:  Plátanos Are Love Pre-order Gabriella Aldeman's debut picture book: Paula's Patches And check out more Musas and amazing books at LasMusasBooks.com. Connect with Las Musas on social media:TwitterInstagramVisit our website!

In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series, the Middle Grade and Young Adult Edition, Jessica Parra joins fellow Musas Jonny Garza Villa, Elle Gonzalez Rose, and Angela Montoya for a lively discussion on author brand and social media, their impacts, implications, and necessities (or lack thereof), and marketing and publicity. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Pre-order Jonny Garza Villa's sophomore young adult novel Ander & Santi Were HereCaught in a Bad Fauxmance Pre-order Jessica C. Parra's debut young adult novel Rubi Ramos's Recipe for SuccessPre-order Angela Montoya's debut young adult novel, Sinner's Isle Connect with Las Musas on social media:TwitterInstagramVisit our website!

On this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries: the Picture Book Edition, Musas Gabriella Alderman, Monica Mancillas, Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, and Judith Valdes join Aixa Pérez-Prado to discuss the idea of author brands, what they hope their author brands translate to from an outside and reader perspective, the author's power—or lack thereof—in marketing and promotion as well as best practices and advice for marketing, as well as much more in this incredibly insightful conversation! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Pre-order Gabriella Alderman's debut picture book, Paula's Patches Pre-order Monica Mancillas' picture book, The Worry Balloon Purchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book, City Feet Pre-order Alyssa Reynoso-Morris' debut picture book, Plátanos Are Love Learn more about debut picture book Musa, Judith Valdes Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

After an incredible beginning to our year, Musas Anika Aldamuy Denise joins Andrea Beatriz Arango, Camille Gomera-Tavarez, Karina Nicole González, and Natalia Sylvester to discuss their books, the equally surprising and meaningful phone calls, and what being awarded a Youth Media Award or Honor with the American Library Association means for them. Congrats to all our Musas on your incredible books and your wonderful achievement! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase Andrea Beatriz Arango's Newbury Honor Book Iveliz Explains It All Purchase Belpré Youth Illustration Honor Book Phenomenal AOC: The Roots and Rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, illustrated by Loris Lora and written by Anika Aldamuy Denise Purchase Camille Gomera-Tavarez's Belpré Young Adult Author Honor Book High Spirits Purchase Belpré Children's Author Honor Book and Belpré Youth Illustration Honor Book The Coquíes Still Sing, written by Karina Nicole González and illustrated by Krystal Quiles Purchase Natalia Sylvester's Belpré Young Adult Author Honor Book Breathe and Count Back from Ten Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

Welcome to Season Three, listeners! In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series, 2023 Musas Maria José Fitzgerald is joined by Jessica Parra and Aixa Pérez-Prado to talk about finding agents, important tools for considering agents and partners in your publishing process, finding an editor, and their excitement and words of wisdom for their debut year. (#EatTheCookies!) If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Pre-order Maria Jose Fitzgerald's debut middle grade novel Turtles of the Midnight Moon Pre-order Jessica C. Parra's debut young adult novel Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success Purchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book, City Feet Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

Meet some of the 2022 Musas Hermanas! On this episode of the Las Musas Podcast, Annabelle Estrada joins Jackie Morera, Julia Clauson, Roxsy Lin, Aimé Casillas, and Delia Ruiz to talk about their experiences during the Musas mentorship process. They discuss how and when you know you're ready for a mentor, how a mentorship can help give you the confidence to grow, how to figure out what you need, ways you can prepare yourself for getting critiqued, and the many things they took away from their wonderful experiences. Book recommendations: The Coquíes Still Sing by Karina Nicole Gonález If your Babysitter is a Bruja by Ana Siqueira Abuela and I Make Flan by Adriana Hernández Bergstrom Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza by Laekan Zea Kemp Seven Husbands by Evelyn Hugo A Little Life Hanya Yanaghihara Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Holding On by Sofia N. Lee and Isabel Roxas Violeta by Isabel Allende How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez In the Beautiful Country by Jane Kuo Manu by Kelly Fernández Solito Javier Zamora The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children by Cheryl B. Klein Perfectly Parvin by Olivia Abtahi

In this incredible episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series, 2023 Debut Musas Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Elle Gonzalez Rose, Maria Jose Fitzgerald, and Aixa Pérez-Prado discuss their books, debuting and the journey leading up to their debut year, and learning about the publishing process and marketing and lessons learned. Resources Mentioned to Come! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Learn more about Maria Jose Fitzgerald, author of debut middle grade novel, Turtles of the Midnight Moon Learn more about Elle Gonzalez Rose, author of debut young adult novel, Caught In a Bad Fauxmance Learn more about Aixa Pérez-Prado, author of debut picture book, City Feet Learn more about Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, author of debut picture book, Plátanos Are Love Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

In this very special (and scary!) episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Book Talk series, Ana Siqueira, Ann Dávila Cardinal, and Aixa Perez-Prado join Mia García to discuss all things Halloween and scary KidLit to get you in the mood for Spooky Season! If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase the anthology Our Shadows Have Claws featuring Mia García Purchase Ann Dávila Cardinal's YA book Category Five Learn more about 2023 Debut Musa Aixa Perez-Prado Purchase Ana Siqueira's picture book If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

Aida Salazar talks with Aya de León about the many layers that are woven into her exciting debut Middle Grade book, Undercover Latina. They discuss what it means for the main character to be a white passing spy infiltrating a white nationalist terrorist organization, how Aya balances action and entertainment with political activism, and the careful craft behind writing her spellbinding action-packed adventures. If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Buy Aida Salazar's novel in verse, A Seed in the Sun Buy Aya de León's Middle Grade book, Undercover Latina Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast Debut Spotlight series, Adriana Hernández Bergstrom talks with fellow debut Musa Mónica Mancillas about her picture book, Mariana and Her Familia, Mónica's path to publication, how her own childhood growing up between México and San Diego and how language and culture shaped Mariana's story, and what she hopes readers take away from Mariana and Her Familia. If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase Mónica Mancillas' picture book Mariana and Her Familia Purchase Adriana Hernández Bergstrom's picture book Abuelita and I Make Flan Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

On this episode of the Debut Spotlight series, Ana Siquiera talks with debut author Mariana Ríos Ramírez about the inspiration for her Picture Book, Santiago's Dinosaurios, coming out on October 27th 2022! Mariana talks about her son's experience moving to the United States and starting kindergarten without knowing English, how dinosaurs came to be such a big part of the story, her upcoming book, Abuelita's Gift, and shares some great tips that she learned from her journey from International Relations to children's publishing. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Buy Mariana Ríos Ramírez's Picture Book, Santiago's Dinosaurios Buy Ana Siquiera's MG book, Bella's Recipe for Success, and her new Picture Book, If Your Babysitter is a Bruja (also in Spanish!) Writing Resources mentioned: SCBWI— www.scbwi.org The Writing Barn— www.thewritingbarn.com Storyteller Academy— Storyteller Academy: Where you learn to write children's books Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

On this incredible episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Spotlights, Juliet Menéndez talks with debut Musa and author, Raquel Donoso, about her picture book, Viva's Voice. Hear Raquel talk about the inspiration for Viva's Voice—her own experience as a child joining her father at a strike—writing little girls with loud voices who get to use that as a superpower to inspire those she loves, and how she hopes Viva's Voice will show readers expressive girls who are affirmed and action oriented. We also get to hear about Raquel's journey to writing as a career and how writing a memoir helped connect her with her past. Plus much more in this insightful conversation! If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase Juliet Menéndez's book Latinitas: Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers in English and in Spanish Purchase Raquel Donoso's debut picture book Viva's Voice Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

In this special episode of the Las Musas Podcast in honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, Emma Otheguy joins Terry Catasús Jennings, Sara Fajardo, Laekan Zea Kemp, and Cynthia Harmony to pull back the curtain on the publishing industry and the challenges Latinx authors face behind the scenes. Together, they offer a path forward that includes systemic changes to the industry, public funding for books in schools and libraries, and ideas for how we can support each other to make broad Latinx representation in books a reality. If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Order Emma Otheguy's Middle Grade book, Sofía Acosta Makes a Scene, and pre-order her other Middle Grade book, Reina Ramos Works it Out Order Terry Catasús Jennings's Picture Book The Little House of Hope and pre-order her Middle grade book, Pauli Murray Order Cynthia Harmony's Picture Book, Mi Ciudad Sings also available in Spanish as, Mi Ciudad Canta Pre-order Laekan Zea Kemp's Middle Grade book, Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza and order her Pura Belpré honor book, Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet Look out for Sara Fajardo's Picture Book, Paka Paka con la Papa: Alberto Salas Plays Potato Hide-and-Seek coming out in 2023!

On this very exciting episode of the Las Musas Podcast, we spotlight debut middle grade Musa, Andrea Beatriz Arango, in conversation with Karina Gonzalez about her book Iveliz Explains It All, what inspired Andrea to write kidlit, writing characters struggling with mental health—anxiety, depression, and PTSD specifically—writing not just friendships but family and growing up knowing multiple generations of your family in kidlit books. Also, we get into the importance of Iveliz's message for its intended audience and looking more broadly, and Andrea's hopes for Iveliz's story as it goes out into the world. If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase Andrea Beatriz Arango's picture book Iveliz Explains It All Purchase Karina Nicole Gonzalez's debut picture book The Coquíes Still Sing Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

Join Terry Catasús Jennings as she talks with Emma Otheguy, Andrea Beatriz Arango, and Anika Fajardo about back to school excitement, jitters, and bridging cultures. Together they explore how the characters in their books experienced their own new starts, remember and honor the teachers that inspired them, and discuss the importance of having a wide selection of books available in classrooms and libraries. If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Order Terry Catasús Jennings's Picture Book The Little House of Hope and pre-order her Middle grade book, Pauli Murray Pre-order Andrea Beatriz Arango's Middle Grade book, Iveliz Explains it All Pre-0rder Anika Fajardo's Middle Grade Book, Meet me Halfway Order Emma Otheguy's Middle Grade book, Sofía Acosta Makes a Scene, and pre-order her Middle Grade book, Reina Ramos Works it Out

Debut Musa Anna Orenstein-Cardona chats with Ana Siqueira about her picture book, The Tree Of Hope, its inspiration—namely, Hurricane María's impact on Puerto Rico and how that inspired and motivated Ana to write her book as a love letter to Puerto Rico—her multicultural upbringing, and the story of the jagüey blanco, or the banyon tree, its history on the island and how the people of Puerto Rico came together to save it. If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase Anna Orenstein-Cardona's debut picture book The Tree Of Hope Purchase Ana Siqueira's picture book If Your Babysitter Is A Bruja Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

Get out the tissues for this touching and inspiring interview with debut author, Karina Nicole González, about her beautiful new picture book, The Coquies Still Sing. Amparo Ortiz talks with Karina about what went into creating this powerful book about hope, the reality of what it was like in Puerto Rico during and after the 2017 hurricane that inspired the story, the importance of coquíes as a symbol, and why picture books have a special ability to inspire social activism and change. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase Amparo Ortiz' YA book, Blazewrath Games and pre-order Our Shadows Have Claws Purchase Karina Nicole González' Picture Book, The Coquíes Still Sing and Los Coquíes Aún Cantan Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter InstagramVisit our website!

Join Mia García and debut author/illustrator Musa Adriana Hernández Bergstrom for a lively and humor filled conversation about Adriana's picture book Abuelita and I Make Flan, her incredible journey to becoming a children's book illustrator and author, the differences in publishing a picture as just the illustrator versus taking on both roles, tips for sequential illustration, and all things flan! Resources Mentioned: Claire Saffitz on YouTube Dessert Person by Claire Saffitz Storyteller Academy Submission Ready with Storyteller Academy, Melissa Manlove, and Ariel Richardson We Need Diverse Books Highlights Foundation Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud Comics and Sequential Art by Will Eisner Writing with Pictures by Uri Shulevitz Visit Adriana's website If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase Adriana Hernández Bergstrom's picture book Abuelita and I Make Flan Purchase Mia García's YA book The Resolutions Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

In this episode of Ask a Musa, Rebecca Balcárcel, Nikki Barthelmess, Maria Jose Fitzgerald, Sallie Anne Rodriguez, Juliet Menéndez, e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, and Vanessa Torres share their publishing journey and talk about the growing Latinx representation in publishing. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Buy Rebecca Balcárcel's book, Shine On, Luz Véliz Buy Nikki Barthelmess's book, Everything Within and In Between Pre-Order Maria Jose Fitzgerald's book, Turtles of the Midnight Moon Buy Sallie Anne Rodriguez's book, Treasure Tracks Buy Juliet Menéndez's book, Latinitas Buy Vanessa Torres' book, The Turning Pointe Buy e.E. Charlton-Trujillo's book, Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!

On this episode of the Las Musas Podcast: Sophomore Social, Musas Jonny Garza Villa, Juliet Menendez, Ana Siqueira, and Vanessa Torres join Marcia Mickelson to discuss lessons learned and taken from writing our debut and implemented into our sophomore book process, going through the submission process again as an established author, personal growth, and future plans. If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Pre-order Jonny Garza Villa's YA book Ander & Santi Were Here Purchase Juliet Menendez's MG book Latinitas, available in English and in Spanish Purchase Marcia Mickelson's YA book Where I Belong Pre-order Ana Siqueira's picture book If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja Purchase Vanessa Torres' YA book The Turning Pointe Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast, Mónica Mancillas joins Adriana Hernández Bergstrom, Anna Orenstein-Cardona, Mariana Ríos Rivera and Terry Catasús Jennings in opening up about their biggest debut fears, their struggles with self doubt, where/who they turned to for support, what they did or are doing to prepare for their big book launch, and the nitty gritty of promoting yourself on social media and learning how to be a public speaker. If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Pre-order Mónica Mancillas' Picture Book Mariana and her Familia Pre-order Adriana Hernández Bergstrom's Picture Book Abuelita and I Make Flan Buy Terry Catasús Jennings' Picture Book The Little House of Hope Pre-order Anna Orenstein-Cardonas' Picture Book The Tree of Hope Pre-order Mariana Ríos Ramírez's Picture Book Santiago's Dinosaurios

On this incredible and informative episode of the Las Musas Podcast Debut Diaries series featuring our middle grade and young adult Musas, Andrea Beatriz Arango, along with Camille Gomera Tavarez, Vanessa L. Torres, and Angela Velez discuss mental health during the debut year and debut jitters. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Pre-order Andrea Beatriz Arango's debut middle grade novel-in-verse, Iveliz Explains It All Buy Camille Gomera Tavarez's debut young adult short story collection, High Spirits Pre-order Vanessa L. Torres' debut young adult novel, The Turning Pointe Buy Angela Velez's debut young adult novel, Lulu and Milagro's Search for Clarity Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast, Terry Catasús Jennings joins Ana Siqueira, Maria José Fitzgerald, Cindy Rodriguez, and Vanessa Torres to talk about their favorite summer book recommendations for swaying in a hammock or just trying to escape the heat. From heart-warming picture books about communities coming together to scuba adventures to fun romances, they've got you covered. If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Buy Terry Catasús Jennings Picture Book The Little House of Hope Buy Ana Siquiera's Picture Book Bella's Recipe for Success and pre-order If Your Babysitter is a Bruja Buy Maria José Fitzgerald's Middle Grade novel, Turtles of the Midnight Moon Buy Cindy Rodriquez' Young Adult novel When Reason Breaks and pre-order Three Pockets Full Buy Vanessa L. Torres' Young Adult novel The Turning Pointe Books Recommended: Cuba in My Pocket by Adrianna Cuevas The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez by Adrianna Cuevas Santiago's Dinosaurios by Mariana Ríos Ramírez Lulu and Milagro's Search for Clarity by Angela Velez When We Were Them by Laura Taylor Namey Don't Date Rosa Santos by Nina Moreno Mi Ciudad Sings by Cynthia Harmony Abuelita and I Make Flan by Adriana Hernández Bergstrom Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo Iveliz Explains it All by Andrea Beatriz Arango Esme's Birthday Conga Line by Lourdes Heuer No Filters and Other Lies by Crystal Maldonado Shine on Luz Véliz by Rebecca Balcárcel Beauty Woke by NoNieqa Ramos Singing with Elephants by Margarita Engle Join the Club, Maggie Diaz by Nina Moreno Treasure Tracks by S.A. Rodriguez Breathe and Count Back from Ten by Natalia Sylvester Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza by Laekan Zea Kemp 13th Street series by David Bowles

On this episode of the Las Musas Podcast, Adrianna Cuevas interviews debut middle grade author, S. A. Rodriguez, about her exciting new book, Treasure Tracks, coming out today, June 28th, 2022! In this fun and inspiring conversation, they share their favorite Florida shark stories, their love of the Florida keys, S.A. Rodriguez's journey from marketing to publishing, and the close family bonds that brought this book together. If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Buy S.A Rodriguez's debut middle grade book, Treasure Tracks Buy Adrianna Cuevas' recent middle grade book, Cuba in my Pocket, and pre-order her upcoming book, The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto

No new episode this week, but stay tuned for much more from the Las Musas Podcast starting next week! And, until then, take a moment to re-listen to your favorite episodes and let us know which ones you're tuning into in the comments! Thanks for your support, and we'll see you next week. Check out all our incredible books, ranging from picture books to young adult, at our Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!