UPDATED November 7th, 2017 Thanksgiving has, and probably always will be, my favorite day of the year. It is a time for gathering together with family and friends—those whom we hold closest to our hearts. Although I try to teach my kids to be thankful everyday, the reality is that our lives are sometimes hectic […]
Mamiverse is celebrating Women’s History Month with five children’s books that share the stories of five incredible Latinas who have left their mark on the world. Happy reading! My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz/La Vida de Celia Cruz Written by Monica Brown • Illustrated by Raphael Lopez • Cooper Square […]
UPDATED August 1st, 2016 Next week many of us in the United States will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. In school this week, our children will wear green, see shamrocks everywhere, and may even learn the history of St. Patrick, the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. Perhaps they’ll learn about the eight Irish […]
For most Latin American countries, Africa has had a major influence on their culture, music, and history. Researching all the fabulous titles in print for Black History Month immediately brought to mind a number of Afro-Latinos who have made significant contributions to our nation’s history. The blend of cultures that occurred in this hemisphere created […]
Now that the holidays are over and we’re well into the new year, it’s time to think about how to get rid of all the clutter that has slowly accumulated over the last twelve months. One of the places where things tend to build up is in the kid’s room, so consider the following ways […]
When the idea of homeschooling my kids was first introduced to me, I totally balked. Images of socially backwards children with big glasses and crooked teeth flooded my mind. So you can imagine my surprise to learn that in 2007, homeschooling was on the rise, and there were more than 1.5 million children being homeschooled […]
Latino children have so many opportunities to be immersed in their culture at this time of year. From tamaladas to las posadas to nochebuena, traditional events are far from being in short supply. And even though Christmas has ended and the presents have been opened, for many niños the fun is only half over.
For many Latino families, Día de los Reyes inspires just as big a celebration in the home as Christmas. The excitement begins the night of January 5, when children set out their shoes for the Magi to fill with presents.
The best gifts for young readers are not necessarily books! At our house, Fridays are also known as “Game Days” because after a week’s worth of hard work at school, my kids and I deserve a break…and a reward. But since I didn’t totally want to sacrifice the learning time, I decided to invest in […]