Best Las Musas Podcasts (2025)

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Holiday Book Recommendations 37:37

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On today’s episode of the podcast, we’ll be talking to a few of our Las Musas members, Steena Hernandez, Maritere Bellas, and J de la Vega, and hearing all about their book recommendations for the holiday season! Thank you to our wonderful host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a…

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How Families Shape Our Stories 34:15

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On this episode of the Las Musas Podcast, we’ll be exploring how families shape our stories as latinx writers and illustrators. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the…

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Harvest Time 29:26

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On this episode of the Las Musas Podcast, we’ll be diving into this Hispanic/Latinx heritage fall season by focusing on the harvest, food, abundance and what it means to be a teacher and author in the national climate we are now living in. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consi…

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Latinx Heritage Celebration 40:56

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On this episode of the Las Musas podcast, we’ll be celebrating and talking about Latinx heritage in our books, illustrations and work as creatives. We're joined by Maritere Bellas, Delia Ruiz, J de laVega, and Ana Velez. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or…

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Back to School 50:53

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On this episode of the Las Musas podcast, we’ll be talking school books, what to read with the kiddos and what books to look forward to in the upcoming school year. We're joined by Sandra Proudman, Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Eliza Kinkz, Ana Siqueira. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please c…

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Book Series Authors 45:28

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On this episode of the Las Musas podcast, we’ll be talking with our accomplished book series authors: Lulu Delacre, Hilda Burgos, Lourdes Heuer, and Terry Jennings. For more info, check out the ⁠Latinx Storytellers Conference⁠ site. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a …

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All things Latinx Storytellers Conference 38:09

6M ago38:09

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On this special episode we are talking about the upcoming Latinx Storytellers Conference; how it started, what we can expect, where it's going, and all the chisme! For more info, check out the Latinx Storytellers Conference site. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book …

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Our Planet: Protecting Our Tierra 38:58

8M ago38:58

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We’re so excited to share this special Earth Day Edition episode, where we chat with our guest Musas about science and the environment in our Latiné stories! Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the picture book ⁠⁠⁠Mercedes S…

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Sketching Stories, Painting Plots: Celebrating Latinx Illustrators 36:45

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In this episode we are joined by Tatiana Gardel and Jacqueline Alcántara . We chat about about Latine art and artists. This podcast is all about illustration and the magical world of picture books. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠…

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African Diaspora in Children's Literature 46:35

10M ago46:35

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On today's special episode we're celebrating , honoring and learning about the Afro diaspora in children's literature. We are joined by Denise Rosario Adusei⁠, Priscila Soares, and Alyssa Reynoso-Morris. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purc…

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New Beginnings and Old Traditions 28:55

11M ago28:55

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In this episode we are joined by Jenny Alvarado and Jackie Morera. We chat about about old Latine traditions and new, creative and inspiring ways that we can share them with our readers. This podcast is all about what’s old, what’s new and how we can blend them together in our creative work. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠ …

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Bienvenida to Las Musas 2025 Season! 2:22

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We have a fun-filled year planned! Stay tuned for our January episode coming soon! Meet our 2025 Podcast Team! Aixa Pérez-Prado Gloria Muñoz Vanessa L. Torres Sara Fajardo Steena Hernandez Denise Rosario Adusei Jenny Alvarado Ashley Granillo Check out our books on the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Connect with Las Musas on social media: ⁠⁠…

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Las Musas Holiday Book Guide 22:05

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In this special episode we are joined by some incredible members of the podcast team to navigate into the holiday season. We chat about traditions and the Latinx books that go with them. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠⁠ the picture b…

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Las Musas Chat with Knopf Editor Esther Cajahuaringa 38:03

1y ago38:03

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In this special topics episode we dive into publishing and the realm of editing with Esther Cajahuaringa. Esther shares with us her background, knowledge, and expertise as a children's editor at Knopf Books for Young Readers. As an educator, Esther also shares with us how she integrates her educational and pedagogical background as an editor, repre…

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Las Musas Halloween: Spooky Stories and Latinx Traditions 41:21

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In this special topics episode we dive into the magical and mysterious world. Sharing how spooky stories and Latinx traditions come together to ignite our imagination. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase The Haunted States of America a spook…

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In Community and in NYC: The Latinx Storytellers Conference 35:13

1y ago35:13

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In this special Las Musas episode, we talk with Musas Adriana Hernández Bergstrom and Gabriela Orozco Belt about some of the amazing highlights from the first Latinx Storytellers Conference held September 13-14, 2024! The Latinx Storytellers Conference is an annual, in-person gathering of Latinx children and adult book writers and illustrators. Dur…

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Celebrando La Fántastica Lengua Española: Un Podcast De Las Musas 41:50

1+ y ago41:50

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Hoy, Aixa Pérez-Prado está acompañada por Musas Paola Santos, Gabriella Aldeman y Mariana Ríos Ramírez y el tema es los libros ilustrados infantiles. Únase mientras charlamos sobre cómo usamos el español en nuestros libros, los retos de escribir, los libros que nos inspiraron a escribir y ¡el chisme! Si disfrutó de este podcast, considere comprar u…

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Debut Diaries: Picture Book Edition 27:23

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In this episode of Debut Diaries we chat with some of our 2024 debut authors! Get to know our Musas and find out what inspired them to create their stories. Thank you to our wonderful host: Aixa Pérez-Prado! If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠⁠Paola Santos ⁠⁠'s debut picture book ⁠⁠How to Ea…

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Las Musas PRIDE 43:05

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This special episode of Las Musas is an LGBTQ+ take over! Musas, Jonny Garza Villa, Elle Gonzales Rose, and Jess C. Parra celebrate pride month and discuss all things Queer Latine Kidlit. Host: Jonny Garza Villa If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠Jonny Garza Villa⁠'s ⁠contemporary YA Canto C…

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Mujeres Empoderadas: Celebrating Our Mothers and Abuelas 36:49

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In this episode, we're celebrating our pachamamas—we're talking about our Mamás, Abuelas, and Tías, and how their strength and love influenced us as writers and illustrators. And that's a topic we can all wrap our arms around! Host: Aixa Pérez-Prado If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠⁠Aixa P…

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Protecting Our Pueblos and Pachamama: Earth Day Edition 38:24

1+ y ago38:24

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In this episode, we'll be honoring our planet and Earth Day and hearing from our environmentally conscious Musas. Hear their eco-friendly advice and how their books highlight this important topic. Host: Aixa Pérez-Prado If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or two) to say thanks! Purchase Sara E. Echenique's picture book Our Roo…

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On the Power of Music and Finding Your Voice 48:11

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In this episode, we’ll be talking about the amazing power of music, voice, and expression. And that’s a topic the Musas can definitely all chime in on! Hear powerful messages about what music does for our lives, our joy, and a sense of belonging—and how our books reflect that. Host: Aixa Pérez-Prado If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying…

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Amor y Café: Love, Romance, and Friendships 54:30

2y ago54:30

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In this episode we're talking about love—friendship make-ups, break-ups, family love, and new romances! This month, Musas Jonny Garza Villa and Elle Gonzalez Rose discuss inspiration and tropes, how to write relatable young characters, and a ~twist~: "Which of your characters would be your prom date of choice?" Tune in for all the feels! Host: Aixa…

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2024 Las Musas Podcasts: Welcome & Meet The Team 2:44

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Welcome to the 2024 Las Musas Podcast season. Meet the 2024 podcast team, including the host, audio gurus, and apprentices! Learn about their fabulous books. If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) by the 2024 team to say thanks! Purchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book City Feet Purchase Maria Jose Fitzgerald's de…

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Real Talk: The State of Latine Lit 1:03:41

2y ago1:03:41

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On this very special episode of the Las Musas Podcast, recorded at the close of Latine Heritage Month, Musas Jonny Garza Villa, Elle Gonzales Rose, and Jess C. Parra talk about Latine Lit, our visibility in publishing, the value of our books and stories, and reading Latine Lit all year round. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a bo…

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¡Celebracion! Episodio Español #1 34:41

2+ y ago34:41

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¡Estamos muy emocionados de presentar nuestro primer podcast en español! Hoy, María Dolores Águila está acompañada por Musas Paola Santos y Aixa Pereze Prado y el tema es ¡celebración! Únase mientras charlamos sobre el aprendizaje del idioma, cómo usamos el español en nuestros cuentos, los libros que crecimos leyendo, los libros que nos han hecho s…

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Debut Diaries Ep. 23: the Middle Grade and Young Adult Edition 55:06

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This week, our middle grade and young adult Musas—Lauren Yero, Maria José Fitzgerald, and Tamika Burgess—discuss their debut year experience, the lessons learned so far, and managing expectations from reality. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase Tamika Burgess's debut middle grade novel, Sin…

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Debut Diaries, Ep. 22: the Picture Book Edition 39:37

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Resources galore! You're going to want a pen and paper for this episode as Aixa Pérez-Prado brings fellow debut picture book Musas, Sheila Colón-Bagley, J. de la Vega, Gabriela Orozco Belt, and Delia Ruiz, for a conversation on resources, support groups, mentorships, and all things, groups, best practices that have helped them through the door into…

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Book Talk: The Power of Love, Culture, and Community 52:15

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On this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's were joined by Musas: Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Ana Siqueira, Jackie Morera, María Dolores Águila, Sheila Colón-Bagley, and Jonny Garza Villa who talked about the Power of Love, Culture and Community in their writing. They talked about how writing about culture and family are not only doors and windows for La…

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Ask a Musa: Advice from Our Sophomores! 1:03:08

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Adriana Hernández Bergstrom, Jonny Garza Villa, and Vanessa Torres join debut Musas Jackie Morera, Aixa Pérez-Prado, and Elle Gonzalez Rose for a Q&A about post-debut life, lessons learned, what our sophomore Musas wish they would've done and known, and a general sharing of wisdom and chisme in this delightful conversation. Links— From Adriana: Sta…

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Debut Diaries, Ep. 21: the Young Adult and Middle Grade Edition 49:53

2+ y ago49:53

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On this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series, debut young adult and middle grade Musas Elizabeth Santiago, Lauren Yero, and Angela Montoya discuss debut year jitters and mental health. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Pre-order Elizabeth Santiago's debut young adult novel, The M…

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Debut Diaries, Ep. 20: Picture Book Edition 57:41

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In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series staring our debut and sophomore picture book Musas, Mónica Mancillas and Alyssa Reynoso-Morris join Aixa Pérez-Prado to talk all about inspiration! What inspires them, what they do with that inspiration, and how they manage the excitement of being inspired is all covered in this deligh…

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Book Talk!: The Media that Inspires Us 59:27

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In a new segment of the Las Musas Podcast we're calling Book Talk!, Maria José Fitzgerald joins Monica Mancillas and Angela Montoya to discuss what books they're reading and what authors have their heart, how media inspires and informs them as authors, and delve into all things inspiration, invigoration, and influential. If you enjoyed this episode…

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Ask A Musa: Pitches, Preparedness, and Persistence 57:40

2+ y ago57:40

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In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Ask a Musa host Lulu Delacre joins Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Gabi Aldeman, and Sallie Anne Rodriguez to answer questions about pitches, querying, being prepared, and never quitting. They started by talking about books they are reading now, such as The Last Beekeeper by Pablo Cartaya, Pilar Ramirez and the Esc…

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Debut Diaries, Ep. 19: the Middle Grade and Young Adult Edition 1:11:44

2+ y ago1:11:44

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In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series, the Middle Grade and Young Adult Edition, Jessica Parra joins fellow Musas Jonny Garza Villa, Elle Gonzalez Rose, and Angela Montoya for a lively discussion on author brand and social media, their impacts, implications, and necessities (or lack thereof), and marketing and publicity. I…

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Debut Diaries, Ep. 18: Picture Book Edition 1:09:22

3y ago1:09:22

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On this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries: the Picture Book Edition, Musas Gabriella Aldeman, Monica Mancillas, Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, and Judith Valdes join Aixa Pérez-Prado to discuss the idea of author brands, what they hope their author brands translate to from an outside and reader perspective, the author's power—or lack thereof…

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Special Podcast Episode: ALA RECIPIENTS! 56:39

3y ago56:39

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After an incredible beginning to our year, Musas Anika Aldamuy Denise joins Andrea Beatriz Arango, Camille Gomera-Tavarez, Karina Nicole González, and Natalia Sylvester to discuss their books, the equally surprising and meaningful phone calls, and what being awarded a Youth Media Award or Honor with the American Library Association means for them. …

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Debut Diaries, Ep. 17: 2023 Debut Musa Origin Stories! 52:36

3y ago52:36

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Welcome to Season Three, listeners! In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series, 2023 Musas Maria José Fitzgerald is joined by Jessica Parra and Aixa Pérez-Prado to talk about finding agents, important tools for considering agents and partners in your publishing process, finding an editor, and their excitement and words of wisdo…

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Ask a Musa: Hermanas 40:28

3y ago40:28

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Meet some of the 2022 Musas Hermanas! On this episode of the Las Musas Podcast, Annabelle Estrada joins Jackie Morera, Julia Clauson, Roxsy Lin, Amaris Castillo, Aimé Casillas, and Delia Ruiz to talk about their experiences during the Musas mentorship process. They discuss how and when you know you're ready for a mentor, how a mentorship can help g…

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Debut Diaries, Ep. 16: Looking Toward 2023! 1:21:52

3y ago1:21:52

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In this incredible episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series, 2023 Debut Musas Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Elle Gonzalez Rose, Maria Jose Fitzgerald, and Aixa Pérez-Prado discuss their books, debuting and the journey leading up to their debut year, and learning about the publishing process and marketing and lessons learned. Resources Menti…

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Book Talk: Halloween Edition 40:28

3y ago40:28

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In this very special (and scary!) episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Book Talk series, Ana Siqueira, Ann Dávila Cardinal, and Aixa Perez-Prado join Mia García to discuss all things Halloween and scary KidLit to get you in the mood for Spooky Season! If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (…

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Debut Spotlight: Aya de León 45:27

3y ago45:27

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Aida Salazar talks with Aya de León about the many layers that are woven into her exciting debut Middle Grade book, Undercover Latina. They discuss what it means for the main character to be a white passing spy infiltrating a white nationalist terrorist organization, how Aya balances action and entertainment with political activism, and the careful…

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Debut Spotlight: Monica Mancillas 40:11

3y ago40:11

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In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast Debut Spotlight series, Adriana Hernández Bergstrom talks with fellow debut Musa Mónica Mancillas about her picture book, Mariana and Her Familia, Mónica's path to publication, how her own childhood growing up between México and San Diego and how language and culture shaped Mariana's story, and what she hope…

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Debut Spotlight: Mariana Ríos Ramírez 33:48

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On this episode of the Debut Spotlight series, Ana Siquiera talks with debut author Mariana Ríos Ramírez about the inspiration for her Picture Book, Santiago's Dinosaurios, coming out on October 27th 2022! Mariana talks about her son's experience moving to the United States and starting kindergarten without knowing English, how dinosaurs came to be…

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Debut Spotlight: Raquel Donoso 45:04

3y ago45:04

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On this incredible episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Spotlights, Juliet Menéndez talks with debut Musa and author, Raquel Donoso, about her picture book, Viva's Voice. Hear Raquel talk about the inspiration for Viva's Voice—her own experience as a child joining her father at a strike—writing little girls with loud voices who get to use that …

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Special Edition: Hispanic Heritage 59:33

3+ y ago59:33

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In this special episode of the Las Musas Podcast in honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, Emma Otheguy joins Terry Catasús Jennings, Sara Fajardo, Laekan Zea Kemp, and Cynthia Harmony to pull back the curtain on the publishing industry and the challenges Latinx authors face behind the scenes. Together, they offer a path forward that includes sys…

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Debut Spotlight: Andrea Beatriz Arango 48:58

3+ y ago48:58

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On this very exciting episode of the Las Musas Podcast, we spotlight debut middle grade Musa, Andrea Beatriz Arango, in conversation with Karina Gonzalez about her book Iveliz Explains It All, what inspired Andrea to write kidlit, writing characters struggling with mental health—anxiety, depression, and PTSD specifically—writing not just friendship…

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Back to School 58:16

3+ y ago58:16

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Join Terry Catasús Jennings as she talks with Emma Otheguy, Andrea Beatriz Arango, and Anika Fajardo about back to school excitement, jitters, and bridging cultures. Together they explore how the characters in their books experienced their own new starts, remember and honor the teachers that inspired them, and discuss the importance of having a wid…

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Debut Spotlight: Anna Orenstein-Cardona 38:25

3+ y ago38:25

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Debut Musa Anna Orenstein-Cardona chats with Ana Siqueira about her picture book, The Tree Of Hope, its inspiration—namely, Hurricane María's impact on Puerto Rico and how that inspired and motivated Ana to write her book as a love letter to Puerto Rico—her multicultural upbringing, and the story of the jagüey blanco, or the banyon tree, its histor…

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Karina Nicole González Debut Spotlight 43:57

3+ y ago43:57

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Get out the tissues for this touching and inspiring interview with debut author, Karina Nicole González, about her beautiful new picture book, The Coquies Still Sing. Amparo Ortiz talks with Karina about what went into creating this powerful book about hope, the reality of what it was like in Puerto Rico during and after the 2017 hurricane that ins…