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.
Join us on Bilingual Book Buddies as we welcome talented children's book author and illustrator Adriana Bergstrom!
In this episode, we explore the wonderful world of children's literature, the creative process behind writing and illustrating books, and the inspiration that brings stories and charactersto life. Adriana shares her passion for storytelling and the art of creating books that spark imagination, curiosity, and joy in young readers.
Whether you're an aspiring author, illustrator, educator, librarian, or simply a lover of children's books, you won't want to miss this delightful conversation!
Tune in and celebrate the magic of storytelling with us!
#BilingualBookBuddies#AdrianaBergstrom #ChildrensBookAuthor #KidLit #Illustration #AuthorIllustrator #ChildrensLiterature
Contact the guest:
Official Website: adriprints.com
Instagram: @adriprints
LinkedIn: Adriana Bersgstrom
Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.
Website: alicia-salazar.com (https://alicia-salazar.com/)
Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author (https://www.facebook.com/AliciaSalazarAuthor/)
Instagram: @albricias123
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator 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 (https://www.claudia-sloan.com/)
Instagram: @claudia.sloan (https://www.instagram.com/claudia.sloan/)
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.
Website: silvialopezbooks.com (https://www.silvialopezbooks.com/)
Instagram: @silvialopezbooks (https://www.instagram.com/silvialopezbooks/)
Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes (https://www.facebook.com/Silvia.Lopez.Writes)
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated tocelebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode featuresconversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.
Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!
7 Oct 2026
Episode 35: A Conversation with Sara E Echenique
Episode 35 of Bilingual Book Buddies is here!
We’re joined by Puerto Rican children’s book author SaraE. Echenique, author of Our Roof Is Blue / Nuestro techo es azul and co-author of the Hispanic Star books featuring RobertoClemente and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Sara talks with us about writing stories rooted in Puerto Rican culture, resilience, and identity, as well asher journey from lawyer to children’s book author.
Join us for a wonderful conversation about representation, storytelling, and creating books that help children seethemselves on the page.
Bilingual Book Buddies — Episode 35
#BilingualBookBuddies #SaraEchenique #ChildrensBooks #BilingualBooks#LatineKidLit #PuertoRicanAuthors #KidLit
Contact:
Website: https://saraechenique.com (https://saraechenique.com)
Instagram: @autoraechenique
Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.
Website: alicia-salazar.com (https://alicia-salazar.com/)
Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author (https://www.facebook.com/AliciaSalazarAuthor/)
Instagram: @albricias123
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator 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 (https://www.claudia-sloan.com/)
Instagram: @claudia.sloan (https://www.instagram.com/claudia.sloan/)
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.
Website: silvialopezbooks.com (https://www.silvialopezbooks.com/)
Instagram: @silvialopezbooks (https://www.instagram.com/silvialopezbooks/)
Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes (https://www.facebook.com/Silvia.Lopez.Writes)
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated tocelebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode featuresconversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.
Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!
16 Sept 2026
Episode 34: A Conversation with June Antson
We’re going international!Join us for our next episode of BilingualBook Buddies as we chat with children’s book author JuneAntson, joining us from the Netherlands!
We talk books, creativity, storytelling, and the journey of writing for young readers. Don’t miss this wonderful conversation!
#BilingualBookBuddies #JuneAntson #ChildrensBooks #KidLit#AuthorsOfYouTube #WritingForChildren
Contact the guest:
Website: https://www.juneantson.com (https://www.juneantson.com)
All social media links are found at her website.
Meet Your Hosts:
Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers.
Website: alicia-salazar.com (https://alicia-salazar.com/)
Facebook: Alicia Salazar Author (https://www.facebook.com/AliciaSalazarAuthor/)
Instagram: @albricias123
Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator 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 (https://www.claudia-sloan.com/)
Instagram: @claudia.sloan (https://www.instagram.com/claudia.sloan/)
Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity.
Website: silvialopezbooks.com (https://www.silvialopezbooks.com/)
Instagram: @silvialopezbooks (https://www.instagram.com/silvialopezbooks/)
Facebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes (https://www.facebook.com/Silvia.Lopez.Writes)
About Bilingual Book Buddies:
Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated tocelebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode featuresconversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringingbilingual books to life.
Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!
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Mariana Llanos
Aixa Pérez Prado
Jorge Inzunza
Alexandra Alessandri
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
301
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100
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Quality
65
Social presence
94
YouTube
66
Engagement
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Questions about The Bilingual Book Buddies Podcast
Who hosts The Bilingual Book Buddies Podcast?
Alicia Salazar and Claudia Sloan and Silvia López host the show. Published by Alicia Salazar, Silvia Lopez, Claudia Sloan.
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