Parents, educators and librarians – Empower your kids to expand their imagination. Enjoy Diane Gonzales Bertrand’s read-along from her bilingual picture book, The Circle Story / El círculo de cuentos. Click here for the English read-along.
Discover What Life Is Like On The Ranch With This Online Storytime
Author Ethriam Cash Brammer reads from his bilingual picture book, The Rowdy, Rowdy Ranch / Allá en El Rancho Grande with the help of some special friends. Enjoy! Click here for the English read-along. Click here for the Spanish read-along.
Read About Friendship And Playing Outside With This Author Read-along
Parents, educators and librarians–listen to this book and then have kids write their own stories about playing at the park! Enjoy James Luna’s read-alongs from his bilingual picture book, Growing Up on the Playground / Nuestro patio de recreo. Click here for the English version. Click here for the Spanish read-along.
Celebrate The Place Where You Live with Author Read-Alongs
Parents and educators – Discover what makes the place where you live so special. Enjoy James Luna’s read-alongs from his bilingual picture book, The Place Where You Live / El lugar donde vives. Click here for the English version. Click here for the Spanish read-along. Amplify the fun with activities in this teaching guide.
Arte Público COVID-19 Order Fulfillment Update
We hope you and your community are well. This is to let you know that our order fulfillment team has adjusted to the new environment and orders are again being filled and shipped on a regular basis. Be aware our turn-around time may be a bit slower than previously. For the most expedient service, customers should place orders via email (bkorders@uh.edu). We also accept orders by fax (713-743-2847), but those will take longer to fill. We are very mindful of the need to follow safety guidelines and are definitely doing our part to flatten the curve. We encourage you to do the same. Please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help you during these challenging times. All best wishes, The Arte Público Press Team
Charm the Kids with a Poetry Reading From The Taco Magician
Teachers, parents and librarians – celebrate National Poetry Month with the kids. Enjoy one of Diane Gonzales Bertrand’s poems from her bilingual book, The Taco Magician and Other Poems For Kids / El mago de los tacos y otros poemas para niños. Click here for a Spanish poetry reading.
Stroll Into a Magical Family Outing With Author Read-alongs By Amy Costales
This sweet story about the power of family read by author Amy Costales in English and Spanish is a reminder of the joy of being outside. Click here to listen to the English read-along of Sundays on Fourth Street by Amy Costales. Click here to listen to the Spanish read-along of Los domingos en la calle Cuatro by Amy Costales.
Join In The Adventure With Author Read-alongs By Xavier Garza
These spooky stories read by author Xavier Garza will remind kids to mind their parents! Click here for a link to a read-along of Juan and the Chupacabras / Juan y el chupacabras. Click here for a link to a read-along of Just One Itsy Bitsy Little Bite / Sólo una mordidita chiquitita. Click here for a link to a read-along of Zulema and the Witch Owl / Zulema y la bruja lechuza.
Entertain the kids with Online Storytime
Enjoy this read-along by author and illustrator Carolyn Dee Flores from her bilingual picture book, The Amazing Watercolor Fish /El asombroso pez acuarela. Click here for the read-along.
Chase the Runaway Piggy with Author Read-Alongs
Teachers, parents and educators – looking for literacy activities to share with kids at home? Enjoy James Luna’s read-alongs from his bilingual picture book, The Runaway Piggy / El cochinito fugitivo. Click here for the English version. Click here for the Spanish read-along. Amplify the fun with activities in this teaching guide. Dramatize the book using this Reader’s Theater.
