Las Musas Podcast

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 Roof is Blue

Purchase Adriana Hernández Bergstrom's picture book Tumble

Purchase Natalia Sylvester's YA book Running

Purchase María José Fitzgerald middle grade book Turtles of the Midnight Moon

Purchase Tatiana Gardel's picture book The First Day of Peace

Purchase Lulu Delacre picture book Cool Green: Amazing, Remarkable Trees

Purchase Gabriella Aldeman⁠'s picture book Paula's Patches⁠

Purchase Alyssa Reynoso-Morris picture book The Bronx Is My Home

Check out the other books on the⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠!

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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 a book (or a few) to say thanks!

Purchase ⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado⁠⁠'s debut picture book ⁠⁠City Feet

Purchase Monica Mancillas' debut middle grade Sing It Like Celia

Purchase Isabel Estrada's debut picture book La Mariachi

Purchase Ashley Granillo's debut middle grade Cruzita And The Mariacheros

Purchase Paola Santos' debut picture book How To Eat A Mango

Learn more about the musicians mentioned in today's episode:

Celia Cruz

Mercedes Sosa

Selena Quintanilla 

Oscar D’Leon

Al Jarreau 

Little Joe

Check out the other books on the⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠!

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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 Pérez-Prado

If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!

Purchase ⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado⁠'s debut picture book ⁠City Feet

Purchase Jonny Garza Villa's third YA contemporary novel Canto Contigo

Purchase Elle Gonzalez Rose's second YA contemporary novel 10 Things I Hate About Prom

Check out the other books on the⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠!

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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 debut middle-grade novel Turtles of the Midnight Moon

Purchase Sara Fajardo's debut picture book Paka Paka Con La Papa: Alberto Salas Plays Potato Hide-and-Seek

Purchase Steena Hernandez's debut picture book Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers

Purchase Mariel Jungkunz's debut picture book Dreams of Green

Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page!

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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 book (or a few) to say thanks!

Purchase Jonny Garza Villa's sophomore young adult novel Ander & Santi Were Here

Purchase Elle Gonzales Rose's debut young adult novel Caught In a Bad Fauxmance

Purchase Jess C. Parra's debut young adult novel Rubi Ramos' Recipe for Success

¡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 sentir vistas, y los libros que nos inspiraron a escribir. También hablaremos de lo que nos gustaría que el lector se lleve después de encontrarse con uno de nuestros trabajos.

Si disfrutó de este podcast, considere comprar un libro (o algunos).

El libro ilustrado debut de María Dolores Águila, EL BARRIO SE LEVANTA (ilustrado by Magdalena Mora y traducido por David Bowles), está actualmente disponible para preordenar. 

Compre el libro ilustrado debut de autora e ilustradora, Aixa Pérez-Prado, CITY FEET.

Esté atento al libro ilustrado debut de Paola Santo, CÓMO COMER UN MANGO (ilustrado por Juliana Perdomo), que se lanzará en el verano de 2024.

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, Sincerely Sicily

Purchase Maria José Fitzgerald's debut middle grade novel, Turtles of the Midnight Moon

Pre-order Lauren Yero's debut young adult novel, Under This Forgetful Sky 

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 traditional publishing, as well as what it's been like so far as a Latina/Latine in publishing.

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!

Purchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book, City Feet

Pre-order Sheila Colón-Bagley's debut picture book, La Noche Before Three King's Day

Purchase J. de la Vega's debut picture book, Wepa

Purchase Gabriela Orozco Belt's debut picture book, Only For a Little While

Pre-order Delia Ruiz's debut board book series, ¡1, 2, 3, Baila!

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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 Latinx children to see themselves, but also serve as opportunities for other children to learn about diversity and foster empathy.

They share how their stories are inspired by their real-life experiences, even when writing non-fiction, such as María’s picture book debut, Barrio Rising, about a girl participating in the protest that led to the creation of the iconic Chicano Park in San Diego. Balancing, or not balancing all their cultures and communities was another topic discussed followed by the importance of showing your culture and community.

The grand finale encompasses what each writer wants their readers to walk away with. Listen to this podcast to learn more about culture, community, empathy, respect, family, love, and more.

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!

Order Alyssa Reynoso-Morris' debut picture book: Plátanos Are Love

Order Ana Siqueira's 2023 picture book: Abuela’s Super Capa.

Order Jonny Garza Villa’s 2023 YA: Ander And Santi Were Here.

Pre-order Jackie Morera’s debut picture book: Abuelo’s Flower Shop.

Pre-order Sheila Colón-Bagley PB: La Noche Before Three Kings

Pre-order María Dolores Águila's debut picture book: Barrio Rising

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.

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From Adriana: States Book Awards for Children and Young Adult Book Awards

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!

Purchase Adriana Hernández Bergstrom's newest picture book, Tumble

Purchase Jonny Garza Villa's newest young adult novel, Ander & Santi Were Here

Purchase Vanessa Torres' young adult novel, The Turning Pointe

Learn more about Jackie Morera and her upcoming debut picture book, Abuelo's Flower Shop

Purchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book, City Feet

Pre-order Elle Gonzalez Rose's debut young adult novel, Caught in a Bad Fauxmance

Connect with Las Musas on social media:
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