DJ Maverick interviews award-winning writer Mariana Llanos, who shares her journey as a children's book author. They discuss the importance of storytelling, the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing, and the creative process behind writing. Mariana emphasizes the significance of representation in literature, especially for immigrant children, and the challenges she faces as a Latina writer. The conversation also touches on the role of technology in reading and how to encourage children to embrace literature in a digital age.