As an educator, I truly believe in the power of a growth mindset. Our brain is like a muscle—it grows stronger with practice and even through mistakes. As a children’s book author, my goal is to help kids believe they can achieve their dreams.
In Bella’s Recipe for Success (with Geraldine Rodriguez, Beaming Books), and in La Mala Suerte (Bad Luck) Is Following Me (with Carlos Vélez Aguilera), I explore themes of determination, learning from mistakes, and believing in yourself.
Writing these stories taught me an important lesson: mistakes are part of the process. Through revising—again and again—and with the support of my critique partners, I learned how to add fun, rhythm, and musicality to my writing.
One key element that makes stories shine is descriptive language. Similes and alliteration are my personal favorites, but there are so many tools you can use: onomatopoeia, sensory details, hyperbole, personification, and more. These techniques bring stories to life and make them unforgettable.
To help educators and parents, I’ve included my slides and activity kits along with a short five-minute video. Let’s inspire kids to embrace mistakes, keep trying, and believe they can succeed!
Ana - The Teacher and the Writer 
Ana, you’ve inspired me to add so much to my writing, which has improved it immensely.
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Awww, I am glad I could help. Keep on working hard.
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