Summary: <p>Maria Dominguez, executive editor at Scholastic en Español, and Nancy Mercado, editorial director of Scholastic Press, share their experiences reading and editing Spanish-language or Latino-culture-driven children's books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. They discuss the books they love and recommend, from Sonia Manzano's <em>Becoming Maria</em> to Christina Diaz Gonzalez's <em>Moving Target</em>. Maria also highlights her own experience growing up in Cuba, while Nancy talks about the importance of reading Spanish-language books to her daughters.</p> <p><strong>Guests:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Maria Dominguez</strong>, executive editor, Scholastic en Español</li> <li> <strong>Nancy Mercado</strong>, editorial director, Scholastic Press</li> </ul><p><strong>Additional resources:</strong></p> <p>Books discussed in this episode include:</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://store.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?storeId=11301&langId=-11301&catalogId=16551&krypto=Wmi1QJ4C%2F8FtSi5Z%2Bp6yNKJKmHHxepW8MLL5PdX2uvNLMwdeTh5iRi1hhiBs7kxSdXjXOFGf4LWatXsO8VLt%2B1TvCfpGadk4XHZoUrrIIydx4fVLIyAZ8kJOsK9tWX24HSe5EDqJJSsmujfRj3j%2FoA%3D%3D&ddkey=https%3ASearchCmd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>Esperanza Rising</em></a>, <a href="https://store.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?storeId=11301&langId=-11301&catalogId=16551&krypto=wiWCYfGaU0y1KW9R%2FeYIRNwicNLtDxzXk%2Bx9wc18Kba5XSX39MmbAr1wOZ%2F6MBZujHlBnIzFQJRgvPOGwRz6iMR%2Fg%2BITIH5ELffg3MmdVjJdWptCJqhJlxLoQ5XJbRTcZ1smiRTo1XtCOAF6hRm9fw%3D%3D&ddkey=https%3ASearchCmd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>The Dreamer</em></a>, and <a href="https://m.store.scholastic.com/Books/Hardcovers/Echo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>Echo</em></a> by Pam Muñoz Ryan</li> <li> <a href="http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/moving-target-0#cart/cleanup" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>Moving Target</em> </a>and <a href="http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/return-fire" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>Return Fire</em></a> (Moving Target #2) by Cristina Diaz Gonzalez</li> <li> <a href="https://store.scholastic.com/Books/Paperbacks/Princesa-Rosada-y-el-Reino-de-Mentirita-1-Ricitos-de-Moho-y-los-tres-barbosos" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>Princesa Rosada y el Reino de Mentirita</em></a> by Noah Z. Jones</li> <li> <a href="https://m.store.scholastic.com/Books/Hardcovers/Allie-First-at-Last" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>Allie, First at Last</em></a> and <a href="https://m.store.scholastic.com/Books/Hardcovers/Gaby-Lost-and-Found" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>Gabby, Lost and Found</em></a> by Angela Cervantes</li> <li> <a href="https://store.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?storeId=11301&langId=-11301&catalogId=16551&krypto=SWn%2BF2y7rwMbQElKiqyWNKojmyXO01QXvMo2mq83EsR9Wak47gaipZ5TqbEK5Xzfg3pdInIJ7lW%2FPZ9Le00gsJCBDUvyTgNmZl8qeIlP5Km9y8P0JNU155mMUm2IRlEv3ftSE7ZykMldWC9DgWIn7Q%3D%3D&ddkey=https%3ASearchCmd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>Shadowshaper</em></a> by Daniel José Older</li> <li> <a href="https://store.scholastic.com/Books/Hardcovers/Becoming-Maria-Love-and-Chaos-in-the-South-Bronx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx</em></a> (or <a href="https://store.scholastic.com/Books/Paperbacks/Ser-Maria--Amor-y-caos-en-el-Bronx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>Ser María: Amor y caos en el Bronx</em></a>) by Sonia Manzano</li> <li> <a href="http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/noisy-little-rooster#cart/cleanup" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet</em></a> by Carmen Agra Deedy (coming next year)</li> </ul><p><strong>Special thanks:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl</li> <li>Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson</li> <li>Produced by Morgan Baden</li> </ul><p><br><br><br></p>
