Representing Culture with Award-Winning Children's Author, Mariana Llanos

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!It's Chapter 31 of the Okie Bookcast!My guest is award-winning children's author, Mariana Llanos. Mariana is a Peruvian-born writer of children’s books who has lived in Oklahoma since 2002 and started her publishing career in 2013 with her book Tristan Wolf. She is the author of 12 published books, the latest of which, Run Little Chaski, an Inka Trail Adventure, won the 2022 Oklahoma Book Award in the children’s books category. She also recently released an audio story titled Qoritika and the Three Alpacas, produced by Sony Music Entertainment. Connect with Mariana: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website Our review comes from June Coleman. June is a retired Language Arts teacher from Yukon. Always wanting to write a book, reading about Fred Rogers caught her attention when he wrote, “Let some word that is heard be yours.”  June says we are never too old to change our trajectory; but we must be willing to step WAY OUT of our comfort zones. So, she did just that in releasing her debut Christian children’s book “Introducing Joyfull Lee” for ages 5-9.  Her purpose was to promote reading and show children what forgiveness and grace looks like in a world somewhat lacking in both.  June says that chocolate won’t solve many problems, but it’s a fine place to start.June reviews 96 Miles by J. L. Esplin.Connect with June: Instagram | Facebook Mentioned on the Show:Run Little Chaski - Mariana LlanosRun Little Chaski song in English and SpanishQoritika and the Three Alpacas - Mariana LlanosLatinX PitchSCBWIThe Last Cuentista - Donna Barba HigueraSinging with Elephants - Margarita EngelIntroducing Joyfull Lee - June Coleman96 Miles - J. L. EsplinMusic by JuliusHConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH