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!

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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.

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