In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we chat with Jorge Inzunza, co-founder of Hilo Colectivo, about the power of bilingual storytelling, uplifting Spanish-language voices, and building creative communities through books. Tune in for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation filled with passion, purpose, and plenty of literary love.

Connect with our Guest:

• Email: contact@hilocolectivo.com

• Instagram: @jorgeinzunzah

• LinkedIn: Jorge L. Inzunza

  
  

• Meet Your Hosts:

  Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and former elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.

  • Website: alicia-salazar.com
  • Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author
  • Instagram: @albricias123

  Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, and illustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness.

  • Website: claudia-sloan.com
  • Instagram: @claudia.sloan

  Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’s librarian. Silvia’s books, including Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.

  • Website: silvialopezbooks.com
  • Instagram: @silvialopezbooks

  About Bilingual Book Buddies:

  Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.

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In this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies,we’re excited to welcome Alexandra Alessandri, award-winning Colombian American author of bilingual books that celebrate Latinx culture, identity, and belonging.

Alexandra’s titles include Isabel and Her ColoresGo to School, The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía, GrowUp, Luchy Zapata, Feliz New Year, Ava Gabriela!, and more.

She shares her journey as a writer, her passion forbilingual storytelling, and how her Colombian heritage inspires her work.

Connect with Alexandra AlessandriWebsite: alexandraalessandri.comInstagram: @apalessandri

Meet your hosts:

Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and formerelementary teacher. Author of the Camila the Starseries.Website: alicia-salazar.com | Instagram: @albricias123

Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, and illustratorof Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!Website: claudia-sloan.com | Instagram: @claudia.sloan

Silvia López – Cuban American author and former librarian. Booksinclude Queen of Tejano Music: Selena and many others.Website: silvialopezbooks.com | Instagram: @silvialopezbooks

Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast celebratingbilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with thecreatives bringing these books to life.

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