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Season 1 Episodes

Nov. 6, 2024

57. Claudia Romo Edelman ~ The Impact of Bad Bunny

In this episode, we sit down with Claudia Romo Edelman, author of Hispanic Stars: Bad Bunny, to explore her latest work celebrating the life and impact of the global music sensation. Claudia unpacks Bad Bunny’s journey from his roots in …

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Aug. 21, 2024

53. Peter Rios ~ Maximize Your Potential

Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation with Dr. Peter Rios, author of the transformative book “Maximize: 12 Keys to Unlocking Your Greatest Potential.” In this episode, we explore practical strategies for personal growth, resilience, and purpose. Dr. Rios …

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Aug. 16, 2023

35. Edwin Fontánez ~ Unveiling the Depths of Father-Son Bonds

In today's episode we’re going to discuss a memoir that has touched my heart and made me think about the complexities of family, memory, and art. The book is called One Last Song for My Father: A Son’s Memoir by …

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April 26, 2023

27. Raquel Gonzales Reinvent Yourself and Eliminate Negativity

In her book 7 Steps to Talk Confidently to Anyone, Raquel Gonzalez offers a step by step guide to become more confident when speaking to others. We discussed ways to reframe our thinking and eliminate negative self-talk. Listen to our …

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April 12, 2023

26. Anita Sanchez Thinks Young People Can Save Our Planet

In her fascinating book Meltdown, Anita Sanchez warns us that the pace of climate change is accelerating. She tells us fascinating facts about glaciers and offers advise about what we can do to stop the melting of glaciers. Once they …

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June 20, 2022

08. The Highlights Foundation supports Latinix creators.

With mentorship and guidance from outstanding faculty at the Highlights Foundation, aspiring authors and illustrators hone their craft and learn about book publishing. Visit https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/ to learn more...

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May 16, 2022

06. Jessica Payne brings the joy of reading.

Jessica Payne is the executive director of Kids Need to Read, an organization that provides books to schools and libraries across the country. Visit kidsneedtoread.org to request books for your school or library, or to make a...

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March 28, 2022

03. Laura Castillo encourages Latino families to visit the library.

A conversation with librarian Laura Castillo about the many services offer by public libraries to the general population and especially the Latino community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/latino-book-chat/message

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