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A vein of gold

Only as an adult did Pat Mora begin to reflect on her rich Mexican heritage.

“Girls Books” for Boys

A panel of authors and illustrators discuss why it is important for boys to read books with female protagonists.

Maya Christina Gonzalez: Seeing Ourselves in Books

Author and illustrator Maya Christina Gonzalez talks about why it is so important for all children to see themselves in books through diverse books and also shares her story “My Colors, My World/Mis colores, mi mundo” with young readers.

Book Fiesta

Rafael describes bringing the joy of reading to life in Book Fiesta, for which he won the 2010 Pura Belpre Award.

"Amina's Voice is a window"

Hena explains her hope that “Amina’s Voice” will be shared both with kids who are and are not like the main character.

Handing down stories

Lucía discusses the importance of handing down stories from one generation to the next.

What Is a Heroine?

A panel of five authors and illustrators discuss what it means to be a heroine.

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