Category Archives: Children’s Book

Exploring Space and Personal Space in Learning

Students will explore the concepts of personal space and teamwork through a space-themed video and activities. They will read a bilingual picture book that illustrates family bonds and imagination, learn 18 space-related vocabulary words, and engage in discussions about character arcs and point of view. Creative activities will also be provided.

Mastering the Writing Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

The video outlines the author’s detailed writing process, emphasizing that it requires time and reflection. After generating an idea, the author researches extensively before drafting, followed by multiple revisions with critique partners. The Vlog/newsletter offers insights into various writing topics, aimed at enhancing writing skills through structured learning.

Join Barnes & Noble for 25% Off Pre-Orders

Today, there’s an opportunity for readers to support authors through pre-orders, particularly for a bilingual book titled “If Your Abuelo is an Astronauta,” launching April 14, 2026. Barnes and Noble is offering a 25% discount for members. Pre-ordering grants access to a signed bookplate or critique. Join the mission!

Teaching Story Elements & the importance of Personal Space with Mentor Texts: A Sticky Hermana Approach

Teach story elements and social-emotional learning with the bilingual book Sticky Hermana. Explore characters, plot, setting, point of view, conflict, and theme through engaging activities and mentor text strategies. Perfect for teachers, librarians, and parents. Includes free handouts and guides at anafiction.com.

Mistakes, Magic, and Mindset: How Growth and Language Powers Great Stories

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), andContinue reading “Mistakes, Magic, and Mindset: How Growth and Language Powers Great Stories”

TinyTales: Engaging Writing Craft for Young Minds

Welcome to Tiny Tales, Big Feelings, your go-to space for teaching Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and writing craft through diverse and bilingual mentor texts! Each episode brings SEL strategies and writing craft lessons—from expressive language and character growth to empathy and resilience—paired with inclusive picture books that inspire little learners to write with heart and creativity. Perfect for educators, parents, and anyone who loves empowering kids through stories.

Feliz New Year, Ava Gabriela!

Alexandra Alessandri writes in an adorable and honest way about what goes through kids’ minds and hearts when they feel shy in a particular situation or are generally shy. Ava gets to this beautiful finca where her Abuelita lives, but she can’t find her voice. Throughout the book, she and we, the readers, discover moreContinue reading “Feliz New Year, Ava Gabriela!”