Author on the Airwaves: Diane Gonzales Bertrand

Bertrand chosen as May 2016’s “Author of the Month” on Houston Public Media Houston Public Media radio host Eric Ladau interviewed Bertrand for its website’s “Arte Público Press Author of the Month” feature, and along with the transcript, their conversation is available to listeners on the station’s interactive site through on-demand audio streaming here. Click here to see all Arte Público authors featured on Houston Public Media. About the Author: DIANE GONZALES BERTRAND is the author of numerous books for children. They include The Story Circle / El círculo de cuentos (Piñata Books, 2016), A Bean and Cheese Taco Birthday / Un cumpleaños con tacos de frijoles con queso (2015), and Cecilia and Miguel Are Best Friends / Cecilia y Miguel son mejores amigos (2014). A lifelong resident of San Antonio, Bertrand teaches at St. Mary’s University, where she is also Writer-in-Residence. About her latest book, The Story Circle / El círculo de cuentos Monster storms …

Author on the Airwaves: Diane Gonzales Bertrand

Bertrand chosen as August 2014’s “Author of the Month” on Houston Public Media Houston Public Media radio host Eric Ladau interviewed Bertrand for its website’s “Arte Público Press Author of the Month” feature, and along with the transcript, their conversation is available to listeners on the station’s interactive site through on-demand audio streaming here. Click here to see all Arte Público authors featured on Houston Public Media. About the Author: DIANE GONZALES BERTRAND is the author of numerous books for children. They include The Story Circle / El círculo de cuentos (Piñata Books, 2016), A Bean and Cheese Taco Birthday / Un cumpleaños con tacos de frijoles con queso (2015), and Cecilia and Miguel Are Best Friends / Cecilia y Miguel son mejores amigos (2014). A lifelong resident of San Antonio, Bertrand teaches at St. Mary’s University, where she is also Writer-in-Residence. About her latest book, There’s a Name for this Feeling: Stories / Hay …

The Taco Magician and Other Poems for Kids / El mago de los tacos y otros poemas para niños

An engaging poetry collection for young people ages 8-12.

by Diane Gonzales Bertrand

ISBN: 978-1-55885-891-6
Publication Date: October 31, 2019
Format: Trade Paperback
Pages: 112
Imprint: Piñata Books
Ages:
8-12

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The Party for Papa Luis / La fiesta para Papa Luis

A festive look at a fun-filled party as family and friends celebrate a special birthday.

by Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Illustrated by Alejandro Galindo

ISBN: 978-1-5588-5532-8
Published: 30 Apr 2010
Format: Hardcover
Pages:
32
Imprint: Piñata Books
Ages: 4-8

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Adelita and the Veggie Cousins / Adelita y las primas verduritas

Introduces kids to new vegetables and the idea that many share characteristics and belong to the same family.

by Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Illustrated by Christina Rodriguez
Spanish translation by Gabriela Baeza Ventura

ISBN: 978-1-55885-699-8
Publication Date: October 31, 2011
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Imprint: Piñata Books
Ages: 4-8

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The Story Circle / El círculo de cuentos

An engaging bilingual picture book that celebrates imagination and storytelling.

by Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Illustrated by Wendy Martin

ISBN: 978-1-55885-826-8
Publication Date: May 31, 2016
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Imprint: Piñata Books
Ages:
4-7

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A Bean and Cheese Taco Birthday / Un cumpleaños con tacos de frijoles con queso

This engaging bilingual picture book illustrates the differences in siblings’ personalities.

by Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Illustrations by Robert Trujillo

ISBN: 978-1-55885-812-1
Publication Date: October 31, 2015
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Imprint: Piñata Books
Ages: 4-7

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Cecilia and Miguel Are Best Friends / Cecilia y Miguel son mejores amigos

Kids will want to talk—and even write about—their own parents’ relationship.

by Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Illustrated by Thelma Muraida

ISBN: 978-1-55885-794-0
Publication Date: October 31, 2014
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Imprint: Piñata Books
Ages:
4-8

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Sweet Fifteen

 

The intriguing plot built around romance and the growing appreciation for the traditions and values of her culture will hold the attention of high school readers.

by Diane Gonzales Bertrand

ISBN: 978-1-55885-133-7
Publication Date: May 30, 1995
Format: Paperback
Pages: 296
Imprint: Piñata Books
Ages:
11 and up

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There’s a Name for this Feeling: Stories / Hay un nombre para lo que siento: Cuentos

Features teens dealing with issues relevant to today’s youth including ailing grandparents and relationships with the opposite sex.

by Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Spanish-language translation by Gabriela Baeza Ventura

ISBN: 978-1-55885-784-1
Publication Date:
May 31, 2014
Format: Paperback
Pages: 130
Imprint: Piñata Books
Ages:
11-14

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