The Bilingual Book Buddies Podcast
Episodes
A Special Easter Episode of Bilingual Book Buddies podcast
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartwarming episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, hosts Claudia Sloan and Silvia Lopez turn the spotlighton their very own co-host, Alicia...
Episode 22: Community, Culture, and Connection with Karol Hernandez
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22 of Bilingual Book Buddies is here!In this episode, we sit down with author Karol Hernández to talk about her vibrant debut picture book, I...
Episode 21: Book Fairs and Representation with Stephanie Moran Reed of MiJa Books
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, hosts Claudia, Silvia, and Alicia sit down with Stephanie Moran Reed, co-founder of MiJa Books, to talk ...
Read Across America – A Special Episode of Bilingual Book Buddies!
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special celebration of Read Across America, Claudia Sloan, Silvia Lopez, and I are sharing the bilingual picture books that have shaped us—...
Episode 19: Featuring Haydée Zayas Ramos
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 19 | Bilingual Book Buddies PodcastFeaturing Children’s Author Haydée Zayas RamosIn this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we are delight...
Episode 18: Celebrating Culture, Stories & KidLit with Jolene Gutiérrez
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we sit down with award-winning children’s author and teacher-librarian JoleneGutiérrez to talk about ...
Episode 17: Pineapples and Butterflies with Mirelle Ortega
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on BilingualBook Buddies We’re thrilled to welcome Mirelle Ortega,award-winning author, illustrator, and artist, to the podcast!In this...
Episode 16B: Holiday Special
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas and New Year's SpecialGrab a cozy blanket and join us for a festive Christmas Special of Bilingual Book Buddies! In this holiday episode...
Episode 16: Paola Santos & the Heart Behind How to Eat a Mango
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Paola Santos, Venezuelan-born children’s author and creator of the acclaimed picture book How to Eat a Mango, illustra...
Episode 15: Celebrating Culture & Color with Author/Illustrator Nomar Perez
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this vibrant episode of Bilingual Book Buddies,we sit down with Nomar Pérez—Pura Belpré Honor recipient,author-illustrator of Coquí in the ...
Episode 14: Finding your Voice with Nicholas Solis
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 14: Finding Your Voice withNicholas Solis — Author of The Littlest Grito In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we chat with award-wi...
Episode 13: Interview with Maritere Bellas
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 13: Celebrating Culture andConnection with Maritere Bellas 🌟In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we sit down with award-winning aut...
Episode 12 - Interview with Gabriella Orozco Belt
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re thrilled to welcome GabrielaOrozco Belt — a Costa Rican American children’s book author whose stories celebrate bicultural id...
Episode 11 - Interview with Gloria Amescua
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Episode of Bilingual Book Buddies!We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning author Gloria Amescua, whose picture books celebrate heritage, resilie...
Episode 10 - Interview with Lulu Delacre
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on Bilingual Book Buddies as we sit down with acclaimed author-illustrator Lulu Delacre. With over 40 books published, Lulu has spent her c...
Episode 9 - A Conversation with Pura Belpre Award Winner, Alda P. Dobbs
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on the Bilingual Book Buddies Podcast as we sit down with Alda P. Dobbs, award-winning bilingual author of Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna ...
Episode 8 - Interview with Darlene P. Campos
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Darlene holds an MFA in Creative Writing from UTEP and a BA in English with a minor in medical studies fromUH. Her work goes far beyond her books ...
Episode 7: Interview with Ana Siqueira
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Bilingual Book Buddies! Join hosts Alicia Salazar, Claudia Sloan, and Silvia López as they sit down with award-winning Brazilian-American ...
Episode 6 - Art and Storytelling with Olivia Sua
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of BilingualBook Buddies, we sit down with the incredibly talented illustrator Olivia Sua! Known forher textured, painted cut-paper ...
Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh - Part 2
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we’re joined by Duncan Tonatiuh, award-winning author-illustrator whose distinctive work blend...
Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh - Part 1
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we’re joined by Duncan Tonatiuh, award-winning author-illustrator whose distinctive work blend...
Part 2- Interview with Mariana Llanos
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we sit down with award-winning Peruvian American author Mariana Llanos, whose bilingual books like Benit...
Part 1 - Interview with Mariana Llanos
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we sit down with award-winning Peruvian American author Mariana Llanos, whose bilingual books like Benit...
Interview with Aixa Pérez Prado
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the episode 3 of Bilingual Book Buddies! Join hosts Alicia Salazar, Claudia Sloan, and Silvia López as they sit down with Argentinian-Amer...
Interview with Jorge Inzunza
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we chat with Jorge Inzunza, co-founder of Hilo Colectivo, about the power of bilingual storytelling, uplif...
Talking About Creative Process and More with Alexandra Alessandri
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies,we’re excited to welcome Alexandra Alessandri, award-winning Colombian American author of bilingual book...