All Episodes
Latino Book Chat — 74 episodes
74. Rocío Velásquez Dresser ~ Activism, Betrayal, and a Father’s Legacy
73. Emma Escobar Rivera ~ Neither Here Nor There
72. Rick Najera ~ A Story of Political Exodus
71. Hady Mendez ~ The Courage to Speak Up
70. Yvette Canoura ~ Passport to Heritage
69. Maria Lopez Twena ~ The Unseen Role of the Immigrant Child
68. Julio Lucero ~ The Grandson's Tale: Family, Food, and Finding His Place
67. Prisca Mojica ~ Honoring the Women Who Shaped Us
66. Mina Brower ~ Bound by Magic, Torn by Fate
65. Rex Ogle ~ Doña Quijote and the Magic of Graphic Novels
64. Christianne Meneses Jacobs ~ Unlocking Career Success for Young Professionals
63. Bessie Flores Zaldívar ~ Crafting Stories of Liberation
62. Daniel Olivas ~ Magical Realism and Chicano Culture
61. Aiden Thomas ~ A Journey Through Myth and Magic
60. Jennifer Silva Redmond ~ Discovering Life and Love on a Small Boat
59. Jorge Aguirre and Andrés Vera Martínez ~ Behind the Locker Door
58. Donna Barba Higuera ~ Sculpting Imagination and Crafting Alebrijes
57. Claudia Romo Edelman ~ The Impact of Bad Bunny
56. Luis Diaz ~ The Price of Sudden Wealth
55. David Bowles ~ A Journey Through Pre-Columbian Mexico
54. Nick Medina ~ Supernatural Thrills and Dark Secrets
53. Peter Rios ~ Maximize Your Potential
52. Monica Mancillas ~ A Melody of Loss and Hope
51. Sergio Troncoso ~ Teenage Fugitives, Deadly Cargo
50. Raquel Reyes ~ A Culinary Sleuth’s Recipe for Danger
49. Diana López ~ Border Myths Unleashed
48. E.A. Aymar ~ Dangerous Alliances
47. Frederick Luis Aldama ~ Brown Lives, Border Struggles
46. Ricardo González ~ Savoring Memories
45. Loretta Lopez ~ The Magic of Friendship
44. Luis Cayo ~ Unraveling the Tapestry of Adventure
43. Daniel Olivas ~ Reimagining a Classic with a Chicano Twist
42. Ruth Behar ~ Finding Home and Belonging
41. Estella González ~ Love, Loss and Survival
40. Carmen Tafolla ~ The Power of Poetry and Heritage
39. Lauren Muñoz ~ A Killer Party
38. E.C. Dukes ~ A Graphic Novel Combines Sci-Fi, Cars, and Social Justice
37. Margo Candela ~ Family, Sisterhood, Secrets
36. Yasmín Ramirez ~ Proud to be Prieta
35. Edwin Fontánez ~ Unveiling the Depths of Father-Son Bonds
34. David Vela ~ From the Farmlands to the White House: An Inspiring Story
33. Adriana Erin Rivera ~ How Music and Family Helped a Girl Survive War
32. Ana Reyes ~ Uncovering the Secrets of the Past
31. Angela Dominguez ~ The Young Activist Grows Up
30 Mona Alvarado Frazier Growing Hope
29 AJ Sidransky Revolution and Redemption in Castro's Cuba
28 Karina González and Krystal Quiles The Resilient People of Puerto Rico
27. Raquel Gonzales Reinvent Yourself and Eliminate Negativity
26. Anita Sanchez Young People Can Save Our Planet
25. Alyssa Reynoso Morris Plantains Bring Families Together
24. Jasminne Mendez A Young Afro Latina in the South
23. Maritere Bellas Bilingual Family Advocate
22. Terry Catasús and Raúl Colón's Little House of Hope
21. Alberto Roblest Explores America's Social Commentary
20. Pam Muñoz Ryan's New Latina Princess
19. Richie Narvaez Teen Murder Mystery
18. Susie Jaramillo Helps Children Navigate their Night Terrors
17. Reyna Grande's Love Story in a Time of War
16. Estela Juarez A Young Child's Fight Against Family Separation
15. Felicia Zamora's Poetry A Celebration to Human Connectivity with the Natural World
14. Frederick Aldama's New Book Shows the Love and Joy of Learning from Papá
13. Silvia Casabianca Shows Us that Love and Empathy Can Save Our World.
12. Emma Otheguy Introduces Her Young Readers to Social Issues
11. Ariadna Sánchez Spanish Poetry Collection
10. Daniel Olivas Creates a Surreal World
09. Monica Brown's Bicultural Characters Find a Home in Children's Hearts
08. The Highlights Foundation Supports Latinix Creators.
07. Estella Gonzalez brings to life her experience living in East LA.
06. Jessica Payne brings the joy of reading.
05. Juliet Menéndez uncovers the stories of women who have shaped Latino history.
04 Rudy Garcia A young hero faces an Aztec monster in an epic journey
03. Laura Castillo encourages Latino families to visit the library.
02. René Colato Laínez - The teacher full of stories.
01. Holly Ayala finds inspiration in her Salvadoran roots.