Ana Siqueira La Valiente!

Ana Siqueira is a beacon of dedication and inspiration! Her latest books VERA LA VALIENTE and STICKY HERMANA come out in August and October 2025, respectively, and both are equally wonderful.

 

This episode was proudly sponsored by Tielmour Press.

 

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This episode’s book reviews:

 

MISTACO! A TALE OF TRAGEDY Y TORTILLAS by Eliza Kinkz

DINOSAURS: A SHINE-A-LIGHT BOOK by Sara Hurst, illustrated by Lucy Cripps

FORTS by Katie Venit, illustrated by Kenard Pak

 

 

The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously created by the great Maddie Frost! Find her on IG @hellomaddiefrost or on her website Maddie-Frost.com 

 

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