Join us on Bilingual Book Buddies as we welcome talented children's book author and illustrator Adriana Bergstrom!

In this episode, we explore the wonderful world of children's literature, the creative process behind writing and illustrating books, and the inspiration that brings stories and charactersto life. Adriana shares her passion for storytelling and the art of creating books that spark imagination, curiosity, and joy in young readers.

Whether you're an aspiring author, illustrator, educator, librarian, or simply a lover of children's books, you won't want to miss this delightful conversation!

Tune in and celebrate the magic of storytelling with us!

#BilingualBookBuddies#AdrianaBergstrom #ChildrensBookAuthor #KidLit #Illustration #AuthorIllustrator #ChildrensLiterature

Contact the guest:

Official Website: adriprints.com

Instagram: @adriprints

LinkedIn: Adriana Bersgstrom

Meet Your Hosts:

Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.

Website: alicia-salazar.com

Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author

Instagram: @albricias123

Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.

Website: claudia-sloan.com

Instagram: @claudia.sloan

Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.

Website: silvialopezbooks.com

Instagram: @silvialopezbooks

Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes

About Bilingual Book Buddies:

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

Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!

Episode 35 of Bilingual Book Buddies is here!

We’re joined by Puerto Rican children’s book author SaraE. Echenique, author of Our Roof Is Blue / Nuestro techo es azul and co-author of the Hispanic Star books featuring RobertoClemente and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Sara talks with us about writing stories rooted in Puerto Rican culture, resilience, and identity, as well asher journey from lawyer to children’s book author.

Join us for a wonderful conversation about representation, storytelling, and creating books that help children seethemselves on the page.

Bilingual Book Buddies — Episode 35
#BilingualBookBuddies #SaraEchenique #ChildrensBooks #BilingualBooks#LatineKidLit #PuertoRicanAuthors #KidLit

Contact:

Website: https://saraechenique.com

Instagram: @autoraechenique

Meet Your Hosts:

Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.

Website: alicia-salazar.com

Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author

Instagram: @albricias123

Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.

Website: claudia-sloan.com

Instagram: @claudia.sloan

Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.

Website: silvialopezbooks.com

Instagram: @silvialopezbooks

Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes

About Bilingual Book Buddies:

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

Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!

We’re going international!Join us for our next episode of BilingualBook Buddies as we chat with children’s book author JuneAntson, joining us from the Netherlands!

We talk books, creativity, storytelling, and the journey of writing for young readers. Don’t miss this wonderful conversation!

#BilingualBookBuddies #JuneAntson #ChildrensBooks #KidLit#AuthorsOfYouTube #WritingForChildren

Contact the guest:

Website: https://www.juneantson.com

All social media links are found at her website.

Meet Your Hosts:

Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.

Website: alicia-salazar.com

Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author

Instagram: @albricias123

Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.

Website: claudia-sloan.com

Instagram: @claudia.sloan

Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.

Website: silvialopezbooks.com

Instagram: @silvialopezbooks

Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes

About Bilingual Book Buddies:

Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated tocelebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode featuresconversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringingbilingual books to life.

Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!

We’re so excited to welcome Laura De La Cruz to BilingualBook Buddies!

Join us for a fun conversation about books, storytelling, and the inspiration behind her work. We can’t wait to share this conversation with you!

#BilingualBookBuddies #LauraDeLaCruz#KidLit #ChildrensBooks #LatinxKidLit

Contact the guest:

· Website / Contact: LauraADeLaCruz.com

· Instagram: @laura.delacruz.author

· Facebook: Laura De La Cruz – Writer

· Bluesky: @vrukaslt.bsky.social

Meet Your Hosts:

Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.

Website: alicia-salazar.com

Facebook: Alicia SalazarAuthor

Instagram: @albricias123

Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.

Website: claudia-sloan.com

Instagram: @claudia.sloan

Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight culturalheritage and diversity.

Website: silvialopezbooks.com

Instagram: @silvialopezbooks

Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes

About Bilingual Book Buddies:

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

Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!

In Episode 32 of Bilingual Book Buddies, we welcome award-winning children’s author Judy Goldman, whosemore than 70 books celebrate the stories, traditions, folklore, and cultural heritage of Mexico.

Judy joins us to talk about her journey as a bilingual writer, the importance of preserving traditions through children’s literature, and the stories behind her books. Join us for aconversation about culture, storytelling, and sharing our heritage with the next generation.

#BilingualBookBuddies #JudyGoldman#ChildrensBooks #BilingualBooks #MexicanLiterature #LatinxKidLit #KidLit

Website: judygoldman4kids.com

Meet Your Hosts:

Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.

Website: alicia-salazar.com

Facebook: AliciaSalazar Author

Instagram: @albricias123

Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.

Website: claudia-sloan.com

Instagram: @claudia.sloan

Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.

Website: silvialopezbooks.com

Instagram: @silvialopezbooks

Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes

About Bilingual Book Buddies:

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

Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!

Great news! There is a new episode of Bilingual BookBuddies! Join us as we chat with award-winning children's author Nydia Armendia-Sánchez, whose heartfelt picture books celebrate family, heritage, identity, and the stories that connect generations. From Not Far From Here to Frida Kahlo's Flower Crown and her newest books inspired by Guatemalan culture, Nydia shares her creative journey, the importance ofauthentic representation, and the power of bilingual storytelling. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!

#BilingualBookBuddies #ChildrensBooks#KidLit #PictureBooks #LatinxKidLit ilingualBooks#NydiaArmendiaSanchez #Authors #Reading #DiverseBooks

Contact the guest:

· Official website: Nydia Armendia-Sánchez

· Instagram: Available through her website.

· Threads: Linked from her official website.

Meet Your Hosts:

Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.

Website: alicia-salazar.com

Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author

Instagram: @albricias123

Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.

Website: claudia-sloan.com

Instagram: @claudia.sloan

Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.

Website: silvialopezbooks.com

Instagram: @silvialopezbooks

Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes

About Bilingual Book Buddies:

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

Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!

This week we're joined by award-winning author-illustrator Angela Quezada Padron, whose books celebrate the lives of inspiring Latino changemakers and encourageyoung readers to discover the power of their own voices.

Angela shares her journey from bilingual educator and curriculum developer to creating acclaimed picture books, including As the Seas Rise: Nicole Hernández Hammer and the Fight for Climate Justice and From the Fields to the Fight: How Jessica Govea Thorbourne Organized for Justice.

We also talk about research, illustration, authentic storytelling, and the importance of bringing untold Latino stories to children.

Whether you're a teacher, librarian, parent, or fellow creator, this conversation is full of inspiration and practical insights into the craft of children's literature.

Listen, learn, and celebrate bilingual books with us!

#BilingualBookBuddies #ChildrensBooks#KidLit #LatinxAuthors #PictureBooks #AuthorInterview #BilingualEducation#DiverseBooks #AngelaQuezadaPadron

Contact the guest:

Official Website: AngelaPadron.com

LinkedIn: Angela Quezada Padron on LinkedIn

Instagram: @angela.padron

Facebook: AngelaPadron

X (formerly Twitter): @angela_padron

Meet Your Hosts:

Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Aliciacrafts stories that empower young readers.

Website: alicia-salazar.com

Facebook: Alicia SalazarAuthor

Instagram: @albricias123

Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischiefand We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.

Website: claudia-sloan.com

Instagram: @claudia.sloan

Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling ofan Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight culturalheritage and diversity.

Website: silvialopezbooks.com

Instagram: @silvialopezbooks

Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes

About Bilingual Book Buddies:

Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated tocelebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode featuresconversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringingbilingual books to life.

Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!

What happens when two co-authors come together to bring a picture book to life?

Join the Bilingual Book Buddies as we chat with children’s book co-authors Silvia López and Susan Rose about creativity, collaboration, and the magic behind the pages.

#BilingualBookBuddies #ChildrensBooks #KidLit#AuthorsAndIllustrators

Contact Info:

Instagram: @susanroseauthor

Meet Your Hosts:

Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.

Website: alicia-salazar.com

Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author

Instagram: @albricias123

Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.

Website: claudia-sloan.com

Instagram: @claudia.sloan

Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.

Website: silvialopezbooks.com

Instagram: @silvialopezbooks

Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes

About Bilingual Book Buddies:

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

Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!