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It's another banger from the Pencil Pushers Podcast, as host Mike Rosado converses with Raul the Third, a New York Times bestselling and three-time Pura Belpré award-winning illustrator and author. Raul shares insight into his creative journey from growing up in El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, to becoming an influential figure in children's literature. Known for his Vamos series, which reflects his Mexican American heritage, Raul discusses his creative process, inspirations, and the importance of embracing one's culture through art. The conversation delves into his early love for comic books, the challenges of breaking into the publishing world, and the collaborative process with his wife Elaine Bay. With delightfully humorous and heartfelt anecdotes, this episode provides valuable advice for aspiring artists and a glimpse into Raul's vibrant and accessible artistic universe.

“Life is a wheel and humanity has been through countless cycles of ups and downs. The things that seem so dire now won't be this dire forever. Eventually, there is an upswing. I always needed that reminder, and it made me think that my young readers need that reminder as well.” - Yamile Saied MendezWith a storytelling style that radiates warmth and resilience, Yamile Saed Méndez's work reflects the cycles of life's challenges and triumphs. Born in Rosario, Argentina, in the midst and then long shadow of the Dictatorship years, she learned early on the power of hope and the enduring strength of the human spirit. From mastering a second language to embracing life in a new country, Yamile's journey is one of transformation and connection to her roots. Yamile is a bestselling author whose work spans children's, young adult, and adult fiction. Her novel “Furia”–a 2021 Pura Belpré winner and a Reese's YA Book Club selection–earned her widespread recognition for its powerful storytelling and cultural resonance. Her other books include “Shaking Up the House,” “On These Magic Shores,” “The Beautiful Game,” “Where Are You From?” and “What the Moon Saw.” With accolades such as the Cybils Award and the Américas Award, Yamile has established herself as a beloved voice in contemporary literature.In this episode, Yamile reflects on the pivotal transitions that have shaped her life and work. She reflects on her experience as the eldest sister in a family facing constant scarcity of resources and on how her school life impacted her perspective on a young woman's potential. Yamile shares how storytelling has grounded her through moments of turbulence and highlights how resilience has inspired the protagonists in her books. ***Yamile's reading challenge, Indomitable Characters, celebrates protagonists who embody resilience and remind us all of the inevitable upswing in life's wheel.Learn more and download Yamile's recommended reading list at thereadingculturepod.com/yamile-saied-mendez***This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is, once again, Billy Allen, the Branch Manager of Whitney Library in Las Vegas's Clarke County Library District, aka 3KingVisions, on YouTube. And most recently, he is featured on season 9 of Queer Eye. Billy tells us about a unique incentive that motivated the kids at his library to crush their summer reading goals.***Connect with Jordan and The Reading Culture @thereadingculturepod and subscribe to our newsletter at thereadingculturepod.com/newsletter. Show ChaptersChapter 1 - Women of ArgentinaChapter 2 - GibberishChapter 3 - The Angel's GameChapter 4 - Full StopsChapter 5 - Indomitable CharactersChapter 6 - Beanstack Featured LibrarianLinksThe Reading CultureThe Reading Culture Newsletter SignupYamile MendezYamile Mendez Instagram“The Angel's Game” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón Monteiro LobatoHeidiMaría Elena WalshFollow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content)Beanstack resources to build your community's reading cultureJordan Lloyd BookeyHost: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducers: Mel Webb Wilkinson, Jackie Lamport, and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb Wilkinson, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

In this special collab episode, Margaret finishes telling Samantha McVey some of the history of public libraries and how the first Puerto Rican librarian in the US changed everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret finishes telling Samantha McVey some of the history of public libraries and how the first Puerto Rican librarian in the US changed everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret tells Samantha McVey some of the history of public libraries and how the first Puerto Rican librarian in the US changed everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] For the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn welcomes recent Newbery honoree and Pura Belpré winning author/illustrator Pedro Martín! Pedro talks about his entry into books from creating greeting cards, how the Mexikid online comic expanded even more with his award-winning book, learning lots about publishing his debut and how to consider young readers in storytelling, aplus how he approaches humor in his illustrations, especially when touching on aspects of his childhood/family.  [Transcript of this episode can be found on Tumblr. You can sign up for the MiP monthly newsletter with job listings, guest news, and new eps here.]

In this conversation, Jennifer chats with Pura Belpré honor winning poet Jasminne Mendez, They discuss Jasminne's reader's heart and the power of children's literature. They also delve into the inclusion of chronic illness in Aniana del Mar Jumps In and the importance of poetry in conveying the story. Jasminne talks about the power of storytelling, and her future projects including a YA novel in verse centered around theater and activism.  Show notes and other information related to this episode (including a discount code from Bookelicioius) can be found here. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Pura Belpré Win 03:18 Jasminne's Reader's Heart 07:20 Reading with Her Daughter 11:49 The Power of Children's Literature 15:17 Inclusion of Chronic Illness in 'Anayana Del Mar Jumps In' 20:21 The Shame and Complexity of Chronic Illness 25:19 The Importance of Poetry in 'Anayana Del Mar Jumps In' 29:02 Crafting the Novel in Verse 30:41 Upcoming Projects 32:14 Writing and Publishing Process 34:22 The Power of Storytelling 35:23 Future Projects

In this episode of Our Classroom, we have the privilege of welcoming the award-winning author Natalia Sylvester, whose poignant novel "Breathe and Count Back from Ten" gives voice to Veronica, a young girl with hip dysplasia whose dream is to swim freely as a mermaid in Mermaid Cove. In an episode we've aptly titled “Navigating Disability and Dreams,” we'll explore the powerful themes of independence, courage, and the human spirit. Drawing parallels with my own life, we'll delve into the complexities of parenting, as seen through Vero's experience with her protective immigrant parents. As an author who isn't afraid to confront the struggles of disability, empathetic storytelling, and the search for self despite the fractures of immigrant life, Natalia will share how her characters can help shape our understanding and foster much-needed discussions about mental health, chronic pain, and self-advocacy. Together, we'll dive into the symbolism and language of the novel, uncover how students are engaging with its content, and see how Natalia's personal journey intertwines with Veronica's, teaching us all to see ourselves as beautifully whole. So, get ready for an episode that swims against the current of conventional narratives. Here's to learning and embracing the multiple layers of our existence, one story at a time. Natalia Sylvester is the Pura Belpré- and Schneider Family-honor winning author of the young adult novel Breathe and Count Back from Ten, and the award-winning author of the young adult novel Running and the adult novels Everyone Knows You Go Home and Chasing the Sun. Born in Lima, Peru, she grew up in Miami, Central Florida, and South Texas, and received her BFA from the University of Miami. Her first picture book A Maleta Full of Treasures, illustrated by Juana Medina, will be out in 2024 from Penguin Random House. Follow: @nataliasylvester This episode is sponsored by Stenhouse Publishers Stenhouse Publishers amplifies educators' voices through professional books written “by teachers, for teachers.” Check out one of our hot-off-the-press books like Nourishing Caregiver Collaborations by Nawal Qarooni. This book is rooted in the simple truth that we can't separate knowing our students from knowing their homes, communities, and the people they love. Qarooni's toolkit expands our understanding of literacy, embraces the strength of difference, and empowers students to share in decision-making. Use code STEN24 for 20% off the Routledge website through April 26th, 2024.

This week's episode is brought to you by anxiety, drama queens, and heroic librarians! First, Kelley tells the story of Livia Drusilla (not the anti-cramping med) a Roman Empress who achieved god-status after living a life that would make soap opera writers do a double-take. Then, Emily shares the story of Pura Belpré, a young Puerto Rican woman who, thanks to kismet, pioneered programs for the New York Public Library that helped countless children and made the library a cultural center for Spanish-speaking citizens. Don't forget to send your pig to mass, because we're wining about herstory!Support the show

Jake and Ron welcome  Pura Belpré Award Winner and Bram Stoker Nominee Vincent Tirado, author of the fantastic horror novel We Don't Swim Here!Bronwyn is only supposed to be in rural Hillwoods for a year. Her grandmother is in hospice, and her father needs to get her affairs in order. And they're all meant to make some final memories together. Except Bronwyn is miserable. Her grandmother is dying, everyone is standoffish, and she can't even go swimming. All she hears are warnings about going in the water, despite a gorgeous lake. And a pool at the abandoned rec center. And another in the high school basement.Anais tries her hardest to protect Bronwyn from the shadows of Hillwoods. She follows her own rituals to avoid any unnecessary attention—and if she can just get Bronwyn to stop asking questions, she can protect her too. The less Bronwyn pays attention to Hillwoods, the less Hillwoods will pay attention to Bronwyn. She doesn't get that the lore is, well, truth. History. Pain. The living aren't the only ones who seek retribution when they're wronged. But when Bronwyn does more exploring than she should, they are both in for danger they couldn't expect.https://read.sourcebooks.com/young-adult/we-dont-swim-here.htmlhttps://bookshop.org/Vincent TiradoVincent Tirado is a non-binary Afro-Latine Bronx native. They ventured out to Pennsylvania and Ohio to get their Bachelor's degree in biology and Master's degree in bioethics. Their first novel, BURN DOWN, RISE UP (2022) was recognized with the Pura Belpré Award, and nominated for both the Bram Stoker and Lambda Literary Award. WE DON'T SWIM HERE (2023) is their newest novel. When they're not writing, you can catch them playing video games or making digital art. Website: https://www.v-e-tirado.com/The Pura Belpré Awardhttps://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/belpreThe Wrath of the iOtiansEmail: thewrathoftheiotians@gmail.comInstagram: thewrathoftheiotiansTwitter:  @OfiOtiansWebsite: https://thewrathoftheiotians.buzzsprout.com/MusicLand Of The Me-me by Aleksandar Dimitrijevic (TONO)Licensed under the NEO Sounds Music License Agreement

To hear the rest of the interview with Daniel Goldhaber, Jordan Sjol & Daniel Garber, please join us on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/posts/would-you-blow-81822434 Katie interviews Daniel Goldhaber, Jordan Sjol & Daniel Garber the director, writer & editor of the film HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE. But first she talks to Karina Gonzalez & Juan C. Dávila about Puerto Rico, climate change & capitalism. Karina N. González is a bilingual speech-language pathologist at an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY & author of the Pura Belpré honor picture book THE COQUÍES STILL SING / LOS COQUÍES AÚN CANTAN (Roaring Brook Press, 2022), a powerful story about home, community & hope, inspired by the rebuilding of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017. Her forthcoming picture book is CHURRO STAND / EL CARRITO DE CHURROS (Cameron Kids, 2024). Juan C. Dávila is a documentary filmmaker, news producer, & activist. His work focuses on climate justice, social movements & colonialism. He is the director of the feature-length documentary film, "Simulacros de Liberación" (2021), which was released in movie theaters around Puerto Rico. He directed two mid-length documentary films: "Compañeros de lucha" (2012) & "Vieques: una batalla inconclusa" (2016). His filmography also includes the award-winning short film, "La generación del estanbai" (2016), "Aftershocks of Disaster" (2020), "Networked Education" (2020), "Rayito de sol" (2021), & a TV pilot for the documentary series "The Response" (2019). Dávila is a former senior producer at "When We Fight, We Win! The Podcast!" & morning news producer for the newscast Democracy Now! where he continues to contribute. Daniel Goldhaber is a director, writer & producer based in Los Angeles & New York. His new film, How to Blow Up a Pipeline, premieres in the Platform Section of the 2022 Toronto Film Festival. Jordan Sjol is a filmmaker & a cinema & media studies scholar. He was a story editor on the 2018 horror thriller CAM & was a writer & executive producer on How to Blow up a Pipeline, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022. He currently lives in Durham, NC, where he is finishing his PhD in Duke's Program in Literature. Daniel Garber is a filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY, with work spanning documentary, fiction & experimental practices. Primarily employed as an editor, he was nominated for a Cinema Eye Honors award for his editing on Sierra Pettengill & Pacho Velez's feature documentary The Reagan Show, which premiered at Tribeca & Locarno in 2017. ***Please support The Katie Halper Show *** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Follow Katie on Twitter: @kthalps Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/rkEk75Emhy Sign the petition calling on Germany to un-cancel Roger Waters' concert. https://chng.it/bBMJRgnRkn

On this episode, we are joined by the hilarious standup comedian, TV writer, and actress Jade Catta-Preta! And today, I'm going to tell her the story of one of New York City's most overlooked legends: Pura Belpré – the FIRST! Latina librarian at the New York Public Library, and possibly the first Puerto Rican librarian in the United States. And ALSO the FIRST! Puerto Rican to author a book published in English, and the FIRST! author to publish a children's book in Spanish with a mainstream U.S. publisher. Next time on FIRST! – make sure to catch me and Martin Urbano as we talk about Desi Arnaz and how he became the FIRST! Hispanic man to play a lead role in a network television sitcom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

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!

ABOUT SONIA MANZANO AND COMING UP CUBANScholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval.In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity.SONIA MANZANO BIOSonia Manzano is a groundbreaking Latina educator, executive television producer, and award‐winning children's book author. A first‐generation mainland Puerto Rican, she has affected the lives of millions of parents and children since she was offered the opportunity to play "Maria" on Sesame Street (which she continued to do for 44 years, from 1971‐2015). Manzano has received 15 Emmys for writing television scripts, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Award, the Hispanic Heritage Award for Education, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Arts and Sciences. People magazine named Sonia one of America's most influential Hispanics. Her critically acclaimed children's books include The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano, which won a Pura Belpré Honor Award, and the stunning young adult memoir Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx. Sonia's new animated series, Alma's Way, follows a Puerto Rican girl from the Bronx and her family. It premiered in fall 2021 on PBS Kids in partnership with Fred Rogers Productions. Manzano resides in New York City with her husband Richard Reagan, whom she married in 1986, and their daughter Gabriela.Get the Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Coming-Up-Cuban-Rising-Castros/dp/1338065157

A tale of storytelling magic and handmade puppets from the Bronx to the Lower East Side! Pura Belpré was the very first Puerto Rican librarian hired by the New York Public Library. She was an advocate for Spanish-speaking communities and was responsible for introducing bilingual story hours, authoring children's stories in Spanish, and releasing the first book of translated Puerto Rican folktales in the U.S. Ms. Belpré was a visionary whose literary programs kept new generations connected to their Hispanic culture and showed all children that their stories matter!¡Una historia de magia narrativa y marionetas hechas a mano desde el Bronx hasta el Lower East Side! Pura Belpré fue la primera bibliotecaria puertorriqueña contratada por la Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York. Fue una defensora de las comunidades de habla hispana y fue responsable de introducir horas de cuentos bilingües, escribir cuentos infantiles en español y publicar el primer libro de cuentos populares puertorriqueños traducido en los EE. UU. La Sra. Belpré fue una visionaria cuyos programas literarios mantuvieron conectadas a las nuevas generaciones con su cultura hispana y mostró a todos los niños que sus historias importan!Get transcripts in Spanish: https://bit.ly/ep42transcript_es Go to the episode webpage:  https://jonincharacter.com/pura-belpreVisit the Dorktales Storytime Podcast website: https://jonincharacter.com/dorktales-storytime-podcast/YOUR KIDS ON OUR SHOW: Contact our “Mr. Redge Hotline” for a chance for a shout out or featured in one of our episodes! Leave us a voicemail, email, video or use our color page - https://jonincharacter.com/contact-the-podcast/ FOLLOW US: If our storytelling brings you some joy…and a few laughs, please follow us in your preferred podcast app so future episodes will automatically show up in your podcast library. We'd be so grateful if you helped us grow, by letting others know about our geeky tales too.Now, go be the hero of your own story and we'll see you next once-upon-a-time!KIDS LISTEN MEMBERS: advocates for quality podcasts for kids: https://www.kidslisten.org/WE LOVE FEEDBACK: https://ratethispodcast.com/dorktales BE PART OF OUR DORK SQUAD, FREE PERKS: https://bit.ly/dorktales-signup CREDITS: This has been a Jonincharacter production. The Hidden Heroes of History episode was written by Molly Murphy. Jonathan and Mr. Redge were performed by Jonathan Cormur. Special thanks to guest actor, Erika Ludwig who voiced Isabella, the bear. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Hamilton Studio Recordings.Attention grown-ups! We want to hear from your kids! Have them ask Jonathan and Mr. Redge a question for a chance to hear a shout out and response on a future episode. Email us at dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com, call the Mr. Redge hotline at 650.503.9122 or go to our podcast contact page for more ways to get in touch!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales)

Adriana Blancarte-Hayward lee Sembrando historias—Pura Belpré: bibliotecaria y narradora de cuentos por Anika Aldamuy Denise, ilustrado por Paola Escobar

Cuando llegó a Estados Unidos, en 1921, Pura traía los cuentos folclóricos de su querido Puerto Rico. Al encontrar un nuevo hogar en la Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York como asistente bilingüe, convirtió sus historias populares en libros y esparció semillas de historias por todo el país. Hoy, esas semillas se han convertido en un frondoso bosque, a medida que generaciones de niños y cuentistas continúan difundiendo sus historias y celebrando el legado de Pura. Este retrato de la influyente bibliotecaria, autora y titiritera nos recuerda del poder que hay en contar historias y nos presenta a la extraordinaria mujer que alcanzó a una cultura entera.Libro: Escrito por Anika Aldamuy Denise y ilustrado por Paola Escobar ISBN: 9781662020001Editora:‎ Dreamscape Media Fecha de publicación: 08/13/2020Leído por: Yayra SánchezCOMPRE AQUÍ - https://bookshop.org/a/18361/9781662020001 ¡Eche un vistazo a nuestra nueva y mejorada librería en línea! Nuestra #OneStopBookShop ofrece títulos seguros y divertidos para que todos puedan amar (¡incluidos los adultos!) Basados en la diversidad, la inclusión, la inteligencia emocional, la conciencia de la mentalidad de crecimiento y la crianza basada en la neurociencia, ¡todo mientras apoya tanto a las pequeñas empresas como a las librerías independientes! COMPRAR AQUÍ-> https://bookshop.org/shop/HippocampusClubhouse Nuestro tiempo de cuentos gratuito es bienvenido para TODOS y es posible gracias a oyentes como usted; ¡le agradecemos su apoyo y por compartir nuestro tiempo de cuentos con amigos! Si es nuevo en el Clubhouse, haga clic en suscribirse y, si le gusta lo que escucha, califique y revise. Si desea que SU HIJO sea un invitado en nuestro podcast con su historia favorita, visite nuestro sitio web en HippocampusClubhouse.com y en Podcast, haga clic en Storytime Voices. Una vez allí, eche un vistazo a nuestra nueva librería One Stop, que ofrece títulos seguros y aptos para toda la familia para amar a todos en su hogar (¡incluso a los adultos!), Todo mientras ayuda a apoyar a las pequeñas empresas y librerías independientes en todo el país. Encuéntrenos en Instagram (@HippocampusClubhouse) y no se olvide de unirse a la lista de correo de Clubhouse y aprender sobre las aventuras de nuevas historias que se avecinan, consejos para padres basados ​​en la neurociencia, actividades sensoriales, imprimibles y más. ¡Hasta la próxima, asegúrese de contar su historia con el corazón abierto, mientras escucha a los demás con la mente abierta ™!

Adriana Blancarte-Hayward lee Sembrando historias—Pura Belpré: bibliotecaria y narradora de cuentos por Anika Aldamuy Denise, ilustrado por Paola Escobar.

An inspiring picture book biography of storyteller, puppeteer, and New York City’s first Puerto Rican librarian, who championed bilingual literature.When she came to America in 1921, Pura Belpré carried the cuentos folklóricos of her Puerto Rican homeland. Finding a new home at the New York Public Library as a bilingual assistant, she turned her popular retellings into libros and spread story seeds across the land. Today, these seeds have grown into a lush landscape as generations of children and storytellers continue to share her tales and celebrate Pura’s legacy.Book By: Anika Aldamuy DeniseRead By: Erin Yeschin

There are countless individuals working throughout publishing to center historically marginalized voices. Perhaps none do it more publicly or with greater lasting impact than those serving on award committees through the Association for Library Service to Children, or ALSC. That’s the branch of the American Library Association responsible for awarding medals such as the Newbery, the Caldecott, the Coretta Scott King, the Pura Belpré, the Stonewall, and many others. These medals often have direct correlation to what librarians purchase for their libraries. These medals drive book sales. These medals help to assure the book’s availability in print for years to come. Today’s episode features the 2020 Sydney Taylor Book Award Chair along with a handful of the award winners named by the Association of Jewish Libraries, an affiliate of the ALA. I’ve linked to the full list of winners and honors in the show notes and I encourage you to check out this exceptional list of books recognized by the committee. You can access even more information about this book and its author by visiting www.matthewcwinner.com/podcast. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Libro.fm And to the generous support from our Patrons.

Here’s the second half of my two part interview with authors, C. S. E. Cooney and Carlos Hernandez!In my last post for my paid subscribers, I talked about the common advice that creative people should choose one niche in which to specialize. In the first part of this interview, we explored how ignoring that advice can actually help creativity grow stronger, but in this second part we’re diving into the question of how to narrow your focus in order to finish projects, even when they’re really hard and you feel stuck. Image Description: Sal and Gabi Break the Universe and The Assimilated Cuban’s Guide to Quantum Santeria by Carlos Hernandez and Jack O’ the Hills, How to Flirt in Faerieland and Other Wild Rhymes, Bone Swans, and Desdemona and the Deep by C. S. E. Cooney. Carlos’s Sal and Gabi Break the Universe won the Pura Belpré Medal for Latinx creators whose work portrays Latinx experiences well for young readers! Carlos also has a story in The Mythic Dream, an anthology edited by Navah Wolfe and Dominik Parisien. You can find Carlos on Twitter as @WriteTeachPlay.Claire’s Bone Swans won the World Fantasy Award for Best Collection! Her novella, Desdemona and the Deep is wonderful, too, and I am not just saying that because the title character was named after my late cat, Desdemona (but she really was! She is even called Desdemonster sometimes, which we also called my cat!) Claire has also narrated over 100 audiobooks, and has an alter ego as a rock star named Brimstone Rhine. Both of them will be at Boskone in February in Boston, Massachusetts, and so will I! In fact, we’ll all be performing together in one of Claire’s Brimstone Rhine concerts, AND we’ll be reading excerpts of our work together. I’ll post my full Boskone schedule soon, so you’ll know where to find us!Technical note: If you are reading these show notes in email or on the web, you don’t have to listen in a web browser! You can subscribe to this podcast in the podcatcher of your choice by clicking the “Listen in podcast app” link at the top of this message. It will send you an email, which will have a button in it that you can click while viewing the email on your phone, and that will generate a private RSS feed just for you. It will give you options to add it to one of several podcast apps by clicking a link, or to copy the RSS feed and add it to the podcast app you use. Once you add this feed to your app, future episodes should download to your phone automatically if you choose to autorefresh the feed. If you are a paid subscriber, you can use your private feed for both the paid and free episodes. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at omgjulia.substack.com/subscribe

Here’s part one of a two part interview with authors, C. S. E. Cooney and Carlos Hernandez!Claire and Carlos are both multi-talented creative powerhouses. Here’s a picture of some of their books:Image Description: Sal and Gabi Break the Universe and The Assimilated Cuban’s Guide to Quantum Santeria by Carlos Hernandez and Jack O’ the Hills, How to Flirt in Faerieland and Other Wild Rhymes, Bone Swans, and Desdemona and the Deep by C. S. E. Cooney. Carlos’s Sal and Gabi Break the Universe just won the Pura Belpré Medal for Latinx creators whose work portrays Latinx experiences well for young readers! And when I say he just won this award, I mean this happened literally yesterday at the American Library Association’s Midwinter conference in Philadelphia. How exciting! In 2016 Claire’s Bone Swans won the World Fantasy Award for Best Collection. But they don’t JUST write books! Both of them are poets, musicians, screenwriters, game writers, and more! Claire has also narrated over 100 audiobooks, and has an alter ego as a rock star named Brimstone Rhine. In my last post for my paid subscribers, I talked about the common advice that creative people should choose one niche in which to specialize. In this interview, we’re exploring just how many grains of salt you can take that advice with. Technical note: If you are reading these show notes in email or on the web, you don’t have to listen in a web browser! You can subscribe to this podcast in the podcatcher of your choice by clicking the “Listen in podcast app” link at the top of this message. It will send you an email, which will have a button in it that you can click while viewing the email on your phone, and that will generate a private RSS feed just for you. It will give you options to add it to one of several podcast apps by clicking a link, or to copy the RSS feed and add it to the podcast app you use. Once you add this feed to your app, future episodes should download to your phone automatically if you choose to autorefresh the feed. If you are a paid subscriber, you can use your private feed for both the paid and free episodes. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at omgjulia.substack.com/subscribe

In a case of special lady serendipity, Jessica and Caitlin both cover rad women from New York City. Learn about the New York City Ballet's first prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief and Pura Belpré, folklorist, puppeteer, and the New York Public Library's first Puerto Rican librarian.Vintage Thirst Traps Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/vintagethirstraps/American Hysteria Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=7682758

A special LIVE episode with a panel of 2018 Pura Belpré award winners: Ruth Behar (Lucky Broken Girl), Pablo Cartaya (The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora), Celia C. Pérez (The First Rule of Punk), and Juana Martinez-Neal (La Princesa and the Pea).

Our favorite cucarachita is headed to the Midsummer Ball! Martina and the Musician is based on traditional Latin American folktale La Cucaracha Martina. The story was brought to the U.S. by children's book author, puppeteer, and NYC librarian Pura Belpré, who was born in Cidra, Puerto Rico in 1899.  Adaptation and vocal direction by Dania Ramos Sound Design, musical direction, and engineering by Michael Aquino Additional music written and performed by Michael Aquino "Cielto Lindo" written by Quirino Mendoza y Cortés; engineered by Jim Killgore; performed by Michael Aquino (Lead vocals, requinto), Deivis Garcia (Backing vocals, classical guitar), Jane Keitel (Backing vocals, accordion), Cindi Merklee (Bass), Christopher White (Drums) Additional audio effects (creative commons) - freesound.org & soundeffectsplus.com CAST TELENOVELA ANNOUNCER: Alicia Rivas NARRATOR: Jennica Carmona MARTINA: Paula Moscoso SEÑOR GATO: Ernio Hernandez SEÑOR GALLO: Chris Kent SEÑOR CULEBRA: Louis Vetter SEÑOR RATÓN: Ernio Hernandez MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Michael Aquino THE CASA BAND: Michael Aquino, Deivis Garcia, Jane Keitel, Cindi Merklee, Christopher White III This audio production is an adaptation of the stage version, which premiered at Luna Stage in December 2011 as part of the production Mi Casa Tu Casa (co-creators Michael Aquino, Deivis Garcia, Jane Mandel and Dania Ramos). Twitter & Instagram: @CocotazoMediaFacebook: facebook.com/CocotazoM Support Cocotazo Audio Theatre at Ko-Fi

In this podcast David Bowles talks about Mexican-American folklore, southern gothic, story ideas, and much more. About David Bowles David Bowles is a Mexican-American author, poet and translator from South Texas, where he teaches at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. In 2016, his YA fantasy novel The Smoking Mirror was selected as a Pura Belpré … Continue reading

En esta expedición viajamos en familia a través de las páginas de los cuentos infantiles para explorar sus textos y dibujos. A su vez, Iliana Bohéme te enseña el arte de escribir y contar cuentos para crear nuevas historias asombrosas. Y en la entrevista, Iliana conversa con la ilustradora y escritora Yuyi Morales, quien ha sido galardonada con numerosos premios de ilustración, entre ellos, con el premio Pura Belpré, que honra a los autores latinos e ilustradores que representan la mejor experiencia cultural latina en un libro para niños.

April 30, 2014. Meg Medina presents her book "Tia Isa Wants a Car" (in Spanish and English) to elementary children from Washington, D.C. bi-lingual and Spanish immersion schools at the Young Readers Center for El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day). Speaker Biography: Meg Medina has written for adults and children for over 15 years, and her stories and poems have appeared in numerous literary magazines. "Milagros: Girl from Away" was her first novel for young readers. Meg is also the author of the picture book "Tia Isa Wants a Car," which earned her the 2012 Ezra Jack Keats New Writers Award, and her newest novel, "Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass," received the 2014 Pura Belpré medal and was the CYBILS 2013 Fiction winner. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6350

Juan Felipe Herrera traveled as a child with his parents through many small farming towns and cities in California, until finally settling in San Diego. He has taught poetry from kindergarten to the university level and is the author of numerous poetry and children's books, including Calling The Doves, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Award, and Crashboomlove, which was prized with the Americas Award. He also wrote Upside Down Boy, which was adapted into a musical in New York City, and Laughing Out Loud, I Fly, winner of a Pura Belpré honor award. He holds the Tomás Rivera Endowed Chair in Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside. [Humanities] [Show ID: 11119]

Juan Felipe Herrera traveled as a child with his parents through many small farming towns and cities in California, until finally settling in San Diego. He has taught poetry from kindergarten to the university level and is the author of numerous poetry and children's books, including Calling The Doves, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Award, and Crashboomlove, which was prized with the Americas Award. He also wrote Upside Down Boy, which was adapted into a musical in New York City, and Laughing Out Loud, I Fly, winner of a Pura Belpré honor award. He holds the Tomás Rivera Endowed Chair in Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside. [Humanities] [Show ID: 11119]

Juan Felipe Herrera traveled as a child with his parents through many small farming towns and cities in California, until finally settling in San Diego. He has taught poetry from kindergarten to the university level and is the author of numerous poetry and children's books, including Calling The Doves, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Award, and Crashboomlove, which was prized with the Americas Award. He also wrote Upside Down Boy, which was adapted into a musical in New York City, and Laughing Out Loud, I Fly, winner of a Pura Belpré honor award. He holds the Tomás Rivera Endowed Chair in Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside. [Humanities] [Show ID: 11119]

Juan Felipe Herrera traveled as a child with his parents through many small farming towns and cities in California, until finally settling in San Diego. He has taught poetry from kindergarten to the university level and is the author of numerous poetry and children's books, including Calling The Doves, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Award, and Crashboomlove, which was prized with the Americas Award. He also wrote Upside Down Boy, which was adapted into a musical in New York City, and Laughing Out Loud, I Fly, winner of a Pura Belpré honor award. He holds the Tomás Rivera Endowed Chair in Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside. [Humanities] [Show ID: 11119]