Welcome to Bilingual Book Buddies! Join hosts Alicia Salazar, Claudia Sloan, and Silvia López as they sit down with award-winning Brazilian-American author and educator Ana Siqueira.

Ana shares her journey from teaching Spanish to writingbeloved children’s books like Bella’s Recipe for Success and If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja.

Discover how Ana’s multicultural experiences influence her storytelling and her commitment to promoting Latinx voices in children’s literature.

Connect with Our Guest:

Website: anafiction.com

Instagram: @asiqueira1307

Twitter: @SraSiqueira1307

Meet Your Hosts:

Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and former elementary schoolteacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.

Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, and illustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.

Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’s librarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.

About Bilingual Book Buddies:

Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bilingual children’sliterature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, andmany others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.

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