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The Las Musas Podcast pulls back the veil and shares all the details about our publishing journeys, what debut year is really like, and how we're working towards creating a sustainable writing career in an industry still struggling with diversity, equity, and transparency.
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Mujeres Empoderadas: Celebrating Our Mothers and Abuelas
In this episode, we're celebrating our pachamamas—we're talking about our Mamás, Abuelas, and Tías, and how their strength and love influenced us as writers and illustrators. And that's a topic we can all wrap our arms around! Host: Aixa Pérez-Prado
If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!
Purchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book City Feet
Purchase Mariana Ríos Ramírez's picture book Abuelita's Gift by pre-order
Purchase Gabriella Aldeman's picture book Squawk of Spanish by pre-order
Purchase Ashley Granillo's debut middle grade Cruzita And The Mariacheros
Purchase Paola Santos' debut picture book How To Eat A Mango
Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page!
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Protecting Our Pueblos and Pachamama: Earth Day Edition
In this episode, we'll be honoring our planet and Earth Day and hearing from our environmentally conscious Musas. Hear their eco-friendly advice and how their books highlight this important topic. Host: Aixa Pérez-Prado
If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or two) to say thanks!
Purchase Sara E. Echenique's picture book Our Roof is Blue
Purchase Adriana Hernández Bergstrom's picture book Tumble
Purchase Natalia Sylvester's YA book Running
Purchase María José Fitzgerald middle grade book Turtles of the Midnight Moon
Purchase Tatiana Gardel's picture book The First Day of Peace
Purchase Lulu Delacre picture book Cool Green: Amazing, Remarkable Trees
Purchase Gabriella Aldeman's picture book Paula's Patches
Purchase Alyssa Reynoso-Morris picture book The Bronx Is My Home
Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page!
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On the Power of Music and Finding Your Voice
In this episode, we’ll be talking about the amazing power of music, voice, and expression. And that’s a topic the Musas can definitely all chime in on! Hear powerful messages about what music does for our lives, our joy, and a sense of belonging—and how our books reflect that. Host: Aixa Pérez-Prado
If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!
Purchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book City Feet
Purchase Monica Mancillas' debut middle grade Sing It Like Celia
Purchase Isabel Estrada's debut picture book La Mariachi
Purchase Ashley Granillo's debut middle grade Cruzita And The Mariacheros
Purchase Paola Santos' debut picture book How To Eat A Mango
Learn more about the musicians mentioned in today's episode:
Celia Cruz
Mercedes Sosa
Selena Quintanilla
Oscar D’Leon
Al Jarreau
Little Joe
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Amor y Café: Love, Romance, and Friendships
In this episode we're talking about love—friendship make-ups, break-ups, family love, and new romances! This month, Musas Jonny Garza Villa and Elle Gonzalez Rose discuss inspiration and tropes, how to write relatable young characters, and a ~twist~: "Which of your characters would be your prom date of choice?" Tune in for all the feels! Host: Aixa Pérez-Prado
If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!
Purchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book City Feet
Purchase Jonny Garza Villa's third YA contemporary novel Canto Contigo
Purchase Elle Gonzalez Rose's second YA contemporary novel 10 Things I Hate About Prom
Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page!
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2024 Las Musas Podcasts: Welcome & Meet The Team
Welcome to the 2024 Las Musas Podcast season. Meet the 2024 podcast team, including the host, audio gurus, and apprentices! Learn about their fabulous books.
If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) by the 2024 team to say thanks!
Purchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book City Feet
Purchase Maria Jose Fitzgerald's debut middle-grade novel Turtles of the Midnight Moon
Purchase Sara Fajardo's debut picture book Paka Paka Con La Papa: Alberto Salas Plays Potato Hide-and-Seek
Purchase Steena Hernandez's debut picture book Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers
Purchase Mariel Jungkunz's debut picture book Dreams of Green
Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page!
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Real Talk: The State of Latine Lit
On this very special episode of the Las Musas Podcast, recorded at the close of Latine Heritage Month, Musas Jonny Garza Villa, Elle Gonzales Rose, and Jess C. Parra talk about Latine Lit, our visibility in publishing, the value of our books and stories, and reading Latine Lit all year round.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!
Purchase Jonny Garza Villa's sophomore young adult novel Ander & Santi Were Here
Purchase Elle Gonzales Rose's debut young adult novel Caught In a Bad Fauxmance
Purchase Jess C. Parra's debut young adult novel Rubi Ramos' Recipe for Success