Hey librarians and book lovers – enjoy these presentations from authors Viola Canales, Anna Garcia Schaper, Xavier Garza, and Richard Santos from the Texas Librarian Association 2021 virtual convention. Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more educational and entertaining content.
Put on a play with Julia!
Keep your kids entertained by putting on a theatrical show full of music and dance. Enjoy Raquel M. Ortiz’s reader’s theater based on her bilingual picture book, When Julia Danced Bomba / Cuando Julia bailaba bomba.
Satisfy your appetite for a delicious book filled with desert animals
This book and reading is filled with whimsical poetry and charming illustrations perfect for animal lovers of any age. Enjoy an English read-along from Pat Mora’s bilingual picture book, Delicious Hullabaloo / Pachanga deliciosa.
Celebrate with Teresita as she awaits her birthday surprise
Get inspired with a story that captures both the daily life of a community and a child’s excitement about her birthday surprise. Enjoy Raquel M. Ortiz’s read-along from Virginia Sánchez-Korrol’s bilingual picture book, A Surprise for Teresita / Una sorpresa para Teresita. Amplify the fun with activities in this caregiver guide.
Learn What’s in a Name with René.
Explore the significance of this kid’s long name. Enjoy René Colato Laínez’ read-along from his bilingual picture book, René Has Two Last Names / René tiene dos apellidos.
Listen to author’s read-along about missing a loved one.
Discover how this author dealt with separation from a loved one. Enjoy René Colato Laínez’ Spanish read-along from his bilingual picture book, Waiting for Papá / Esperando a Papá.
Follow along with this girl on her imaginative outings.
Listen in as Dalia uses her imagination to turn her hair into a force of nature! Enjoy Laura Lacámara’s read-along from her bilingual picture book, Dalia’s Wondrous Hair / El cabello maravilloso de Dalia.
Learn about the power of words with this inspiring picture book read-along
Help your kids overcome boredom and isolation with Raquel M. Ortiz’s read-along from Judith Ortiz Cofer’s book, The Poet Upstairs. Click here for the Teacher’s Guide.
Grab your instruments and dance with Julia!
Teach your kids to sing and dance to traditional Afro-Latino music. Enjoy Raquel M. Ortiz’s read-along from her bilingual picture book, When Julia Danced Bomba / Cuando Julia bailaba bomba.
Run through the jungle with Mayanito!
Take a journey with a Mayan prince as he makes new friends in the wild. Enjoy Raquel M. Ortiz’s read-along from the bilingual picture book, Mayanito’s New Friends / Los nuevos amigos de Mayanito by author Tato Laviera.
