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.
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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!
How to Hook Young Readers: Writing Strategies
Writing Tips for the Little Ones. Have you ever read a book that made you say, “Just one more page…”—and then suddenly you’ve finished the whole thing? That’s the magic of a page-turner, and it’s something even young writers can learn to create. In Video #4 of my Writing Craft Series for Kids, I shareContinue reading “How to Hook Young Readers: Writing Strategies”
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.
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!”
Spring Fling Story
Contest page here. Cow Girl by Ana Siqueira – 149 words It’s spring! Maravilla reads about las flores of the world. At her farm, there are none. She must go smell some. But… with her short legs, she can’t go that far. Her people ride and shout, “Vámonos, cowgirls!” If girls can be cowgirls. CowsContinue reading “Spring Fling Story”
Ana - The Teacher and the Writer 