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.

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

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome GabrielaOrozco Belt — a Costa Rican American children’s book author whose stories celebrate bicultural identity, bilingualism, and the power of representation.

From her heartfelt debut Only for a Little While (Por un ratito) to joyful titles like I Am, Yo Soy and Día de los Muertos ABC, Gabriela’s books reflect her passion for helping children see themselves in the pages they read.

Join us as we chat abouther writing journey, how her upbringing influences her storytelling, the importance of Spanish-English books in classrooms and homes, and what’s next on her creative horizon.

Tune in for inspiring conversation, practical tips for parents and educators, and a celebration of bilingual stories that bring families together.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with fellow book lovers!

#BilingualBookBuddies #GabrielaOrozcoBelt#ChildrensBooks #LatinxAuthors #ReadAloud #BilingualBooks #PictureBooks#Podcast

Listen & Subscribe:
YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts

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 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!

New Episode of Bilingual Book Buddies!

We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning author Gloria Amescua, whose picture books celebrate heritage, resilience, and the power of storytelling. In this episode, Gloria shares the inspiration behind her work, her journey as a bilingual writer, and the importance of giving young readers mirrors and windows through literature.

Join us for a warm, inspiring conversation filled with stories, insights, and bilingual book love!Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.

#BilingualBookBuddies #GloriaAmescua #BilingualBooks #LatinxAuthors #childrensbooks

Meet Your Hosts:

Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and former 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, and illustrator 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’s librarian. 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 to celebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes!