Latina Moms | Daughters
For some families, summertime is something they eagerly look forward to because it means family vacations and field trips to all those places they don’t get to visit during the school year. But for others, summer vacation brings with it a high level of stress and dread over how to keep the kids busy and [...]
April marks two important celebrations for children’s literacy: National Poetry Month and Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros. Who better then, to speak about poetry and its importance in children’s literacy than author Pat Mora, who has not only published multiple poetry books for Latino children, but is also the founder of Día [...]
This year, if you are looking for a unique way to celebrate Earth Day, consider participating in a citizen science project. Scientists use volunteers across the country to make observations in their environment or community, then record them online to create a database. This information can help scientists track species populations and identify those that [...]
As more and more Latino families turn to technology devices to access the Internet, it’s important to know which apps are available, and which ones are safe and beneficial for your child. So we’ve done the legwork for you, and have found apps that are actually fun and educational. We’ve started by focusing on early [...]
Meg Medina is an award-winning author of Latino children’s literature. Her work includes the children’s picture book, Tía Isa Wants a Car, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Award, and her first young adult novel, The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind. This month her latest book, Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass, [...]
Mamiverse is celebrating Women’s History Month with five children’s books that share the stories of five incredible Latinas who have left their mark on the world. Happy reading! My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz/La Vida de Celia Cruz Written by Monica Brown • Illustrated by Raphael Lopez • Cooper Square [...]
This weekend Bless Me, Ultima opened in select theaters across the nation. It is based on the award-winning—but controversial—classic novel by the highly acclaimed Latino author, Rudolfo Anaya. Despite having sold more than 300,000 copies since it was first published in 1972, the controversial book has been banned by groups in several states earning it a [...]
This flu season has been rough. A few weeks ago, the CDC released new figures that show the flu is widespread in every state, except Tennessee and Hawaii. Although the overall activity seems to be slowing down, some parts of the country are still seeing an increase. We’ve put together some tips for preventing the [...]
Each year, on the third Monday in February, our country celebrates Presidents’ Day. Though many educators focus on two presidents in particular—George Washington and Abraham Lincoln—the day serves as an opportunity to recognize the lives of all U.S. presidents. To help you explore our presidents with your children, as well as their role in our [...]
For most Latin American countries, Africa has had a major influence on their culture, music, and history. Researching all the fabulous titles in print for Black History Month immediately brought to mind a number of Afro-Latinos who have made significant contributions to our nation’s history. The blend of cultures that occurred in this hemisphere created [...]
