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Mamiverse Books: A Commitment to Our Children’s Future

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As a mami, Latina, and book publishing professional, I am positively thrilled to participate in the launch Mamiverse Books, and thankful to the fantastic Mamiverse team for their wholehearted cooperation and support for the effort. During…
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Suicide: When & Why You Should Talk About It

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The word “suicide” in conversation is not exactly an icebreaker. Nevertheless, if you have a family member or close friend who is a suicide survivor, learning how to talk about suicide will help your friends and family cope, and it might…
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How to Look Good in Pictures: Tricks for Tired Moms

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I love to take pictures of my kids. Don’t all moms? Looking at them later on and seeing the children grow and experience life is incredibly rewarding. But it’s also a great way to avoid being in front of the camera, especially if we hate…
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Texans Living in Fear of West Nile Virus

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Being in Texas during the worst outbreak of West Nile virus in the state’s history has me living in fear for my children’s safety. I know the odds of anyone in my family contracting West Nile virus from infected mosquitoes are slim.…
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C.R. Mudgeon

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C.R. Mudgeon By Leslie Muir • Illustrated by Julian Hector Atheneum • 2012 • 32 pages ISBN: 978-1416979067 Hardcover ($15.99) Ages 4-8 Though stubborn and set in his ways, C.R. Mudgeon is a lovable character indeed. Still, despite…
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Level Up/Paso de nivel

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Level Up/Paso de nivel By Gwendolyn Zepeda • Illustrated by Pablo Torrecilla Translated by Gabriela Baeza Ventura Piñata Books • 2012 • 32 pages ISBN: 978-1-55885-747-6 Hardcover ($16.95) Ages 5-8 Do you know a young couch…
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Animal Jamboree: Latino Folktales

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Animal Jamboree: Latino Folktales/La fiesta de los animals: Leyendas latinas By Judith Ortiz Cofer • Illustrated by Ted Dawson & Giovanni Mora Translated by Natalia Rosales-Yeomans Piñata Books • 2012 • 96 pages ISBN: 978-1-55885-743-8 Trade…
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34 Pieces of You

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34 Pieces of You Carmen Rodrigues Simon & Schuster • 2012 • 336 pages ISBN: 9781442439061 Hardcover ($16.99) Ages 16 and up Following Ellie’s death from a pill overdose, those closest to her are left trying to understand…
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The Poet Upstairs

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The Poet Upstairs By Judith Ortiz Cofer • Illustrated by Oscar Ortiz Arte Público Press • 2012 • 32 pages ISBN: 978-1-55885-704-9 Hardcover ($16.95) Ages 4-8 Curiosity comes naturally to children, but the development of their…