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Puerto Rican Poet, Scholar & Parent
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Amplifying Puerto Rican and underrepresented voices while supporting aspiring & emerging writers through her writing, teaching, and advocacy.
Please enjoy this blog where I share Writing Life Insights & Updates, Mamihood Musings, Book Recommendations (for you and your littles), and my love for all things Puerto Rican!
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Comelibritos' Corner: "R is for Rhyme" & More Great Picture Books for Your Little Poets

4/7/2019

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Happy National Poetry Month!

It's never too early introduce your littles to poetry, and I've compiled a list of picture books that can help you do just that.

Below I've included books that feature poetry as well as books that share the biographies of great poets.

The starred (*) titles are books I own or have borrowed from the library, and the rest are titles I hope to check out soon.

​I've also included a link to my poetry collection Words or Water, but that one is just for the adults ;)
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What picture books featuring poetry do you and your family love?

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Comelibritos' Corner: Women's History Month!

3/8/2019

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Picture Books: Women's History Month & International Women's Day!

Happy Women's History Month and International Women's Day (3/8)!
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For this edition of Comelibritos' Corner (Little Bookworm's Corner), I've compiled picture books that celebrate extraordinary women for you to share with the littles in your life. Add some of these to your collection and enjoy them all year round!
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The books below are organized in four categories:
  • Board Books Celebrating Extraordinary Women
  • Picture Books Celebrating Extraordinary Women
  • Picture Book (Auto)Biographies of Puerto Rican Women
  • More Picture Book (Auto)Biographies.

The titles with a (*) next to their names are books I own or have taken out of the library and can recommend first hand. The rest are titles I think sound interesting and I'm planning to check out myself soon. 

Happy Reading! & ¡Que Vivan Las Mujeres!

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Comelibritos' Corner: Holiday Picture Books

11/13/2018

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Holiday Picture Books: Thanksgiving through Día de Los Reyes

That whirlwind that is the holiday season is almost upon us!

While the holidays can be stressful, there is one part I really enjoy: displaying our holiday picture books and discovering new ones!

I always think about how books can serve as both mirrors and windows for the little ones in our lives.

We use books as mirrors when we share our family's holiday traditions -- like watching the Macy's Parade, singing aguinaldos, or waiting for gifts from Los Tres Reyes Magos.

We use books as windows when we read together about how other families celebrate during this time of the year.
Holiday Picture Books (Charlie Brown Christmas Tree surrounded by Ornaments).
Holiday books also make great GIFTS! So if you're not sure what to get for your favorite kids this season, consider adding to their holiday book collections.

To get you started, I've included some of our family's favorite books (and a music album) below!

Don't forget to share some of your family's favorites in the comments.

​¡Felicidades!

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Comelibritos Corner: Fall Celebrations

10/23/2018

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Picture Books for Fall, Halloween & Dia de Los Muertos

Halloween & Dia de Los Muertos is next week! Just wanted to share some of our favorite picture books for this season.
Sugar Skull Painting with the border text: Picture Books: Fall, Halloween & Día De Los Muertos. WWW.LIYUNALVARADO.COM
I painted this calavera myself!
Check out the books below and share them with some of the little ones in your life!

*Updated with new books on 10/23/19.

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Comelibritos' Corner: Books for Little Baseball Fans!

10/16/2018

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Books for Little Baseball Fans

If your family is anything like mine then it's watching a lot of baseball these days in anticipation of the World Series!

From mi Bisabuela (a Dodgers fan) to my little one (whose word for baseball is Do-dus), Baseball has been a family affair for as long as I can remember.

This year is no different--our team's competing to secure the National League Championship, so it's baseball baseball baseball all the time up in here!

Go Dodgers!
Teddy Bear in a Dodgers uniform reads a baseball board book.
In honor of the season, here's a peek at our hearty collection of Books for Little Baseball Fans. Plus I've thrown in a few bonus books for the young at heart and links for you to grab your own favorite MLB gear.

Enjoy the list below, grab a book or two for your favorite kiddos, and don't forget to share this list with all the baseball lovers in your life!

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    Amplifying Puerto Rican and underrepresented voices while supporting aspiring & emerging writers through her writing, teaching, and advocacy.
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