Episode 13: Celebrating Culture andConnection with Maritere Bellas 🌟

In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we sit down with award-winning author Maritere Bellas, a passionate advocate for bilingualism, multicultural families, and storytelling that bridges generations. Join hosts Alicia, Claudia, and Silvia asthey chat with Maritere about her inspiring journey, the importance of raising bilingual children, and the power of stories to keep culture alive.

Tune in for heartfelt reflections, laughter, and practicaltips for families nurturing two languages and two worlds at once.

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Connect with Maritere:

Website: https://www.mariterebellas.com
Instagram: @latinamomspodcast | @mariterebellas
Facebook: facebook.com/mariterebellas

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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.

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