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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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Debut Diaries, Ep. 13 (Middle Grade and Young Adult Authors)

Las Musas PodcastApr 12, 2022

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Amor y Café: Love, Romance, and Friendships
Feb 14, 202454:31
2024 Las Musas Podcasts: Welcome & Meet The Team
Feb 12, 202402:44
Real Talk: The State of Latine Lit
Nov 14, 202301:03:41
¡Celebracion! Episodio Español #1
Sep 12, 202334:42
Debut Diaries Ep. 23: the Middle Grade and Young Adult Edition
Aug 01, 202355:06
Debut Diaries, Ep. 22: the Picture Book Edition
Jul 18, 202339:38
Book Talk: The Power of Love, Culture, and Community

Book Talk: The Power of Love, Culture, and Community

On this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's were joined by Musas: Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Ana Siqueira, Jackie Morera, María Dolores Águila, Sheila Colón-Bagley, and Jonny Garza Villa who talked about the Power of Love, Culture and Community in their writing.

They talked about how writing about culture and family are not only doors and windows for Latinx children to see themselves, but also serve as opportunities for other children to learn about diversity and foster empathy.

They share how their stories are inspired by their real-life experiences, even when writing non-fiction, such as María’s picture book debut, Barrio Rising, about a girl participating in the protest that led to the creation of the iconic Chicano Park in San Diego. Balancing, or not balancing all their cultures and communities was another topic discussed followed by the importance of showing your culture and community.

The grand finale encompasses what each writer wants their readers to walk away with. Listen to this podcast to learn more about culture, community, empathy, respect, family, love, and more.


If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!


Order Alyssa Reynoso-Morris' debut picture book: Plátanos Are Love

Order Ana Siqueira's 2023 picture book: Abuela’s Super Capa.

Order Jonny Garza Villa’s 2023 YA: Ander And Santi Were Here.

Pre-order Jackie Morera’s debut picture book: Abuelo’s Flower Shop.

Pre-order Sheila Colón-Bagley PB: La Noche Before Three Kings

Pre-order María Dolores Águila's debut picture book: Barrio Rising

Jun 20, 202352:15
Ask a Musa: Advice from Our Sophomores!
Jun 06, 202301:03:08
Debut Diaries, Ep. 21: the Young Adult and Middle Grade Edition
May 23, 202349:54
Debut Diaries, Ep. 20: Picture Book Edition
May 09, 202357:41
Book Talk!: The Media that Inspires Us
Apr 25, 202359:28
Ask A Musa: Pitches, Preparedness, and Persistence

Ask A Musa: Pitches, Preparedness, and Persistence

In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Ask a Musa host Lulu Delacre joins Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Gabi Aldeman, and Sallie Anne Rodriguez to answer questions about pitches, querying, being prepared, and never quitting.

They started by talking about books they are reading now, such as The Last Beekeeper by Pablo Cartaya, Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa by Julian Randall, Free Water by Amina Luqman-Dawson (Author), the adult historical book titled Miss del Rio by Bárbara Mujica 

Then they attacked the questions such as:

  • Dos and Don’ts when pitching your book for Twitter contests, agents, and editors, including many resources and tips.

  • How they got their agents.

  • Publishers that accept unsolicited manuscripts.

  • Resources and tips for unpublished BIPOC creators including amazing mentorships.

Finally, las musas talked a little bit about tips to stay positive and that “Sí, se puede.” 

¡Pa’lante!

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!

Order Lulu Delacre’s latest picture  book: Cool Green: Amazing, Remarkable Trees

Order Sallie Anne Rodriguez’ novel: Treasure Tracks

Order Alyssa Reynoso-Morris' debut picture book:  Plátanos Are Love

Pre-order Gabriella Aldeman's debut picture book: Paula's Patches


And check out more Musas and amazing books at LasMusasBooks.com.


Connect with Las Musas on social media:
Twitter
Instagram
Visit our website!

Apr 11, 202357:40
Debut Diaries, Ep. 19: the Middle Grade and Young Adult Edition
Mar 28, 202301:11:45
Debut Diaries, Ep. 18: Picture Book Edition

Debut Diaries, Ep. 18: Picture Book Edition

On this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries: the Picture Book Edition, Musas Gabriella Aldeman, Monica Mancillas, Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, and Judith Valdes join Aixa Pérez-Prado to discuss the idea of author brands, what they hope their author brands translate to from an outside and reader perspective, the author's power—or lack thereof—in marketing and promotion as well as best practices and advice for marketing, as well as much more in this incredibly insightful conversation!
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!
Pre-order Gabriella Aldeman's debut picture book, Paula's Patches
Pre-order Monica Mancillas' picture book, The Worry Balloon
Purchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book, City Feet
Pre-order Alyssa Reynoso-Morris' debut picture book, Plátanos Are Love
Learn more about debut picture book Musa, Judith Valdes
Connect with Las Musas on social media:
Twitter
Instagram
Visit our website!
Mar 14, 202301:09:23
Special Podcast Episode: ALA RECIPIENTS!
Feb 28, 202356:39
Debut Diaries, Ep. 17: 2023 Debut Musa Origin Stories!
Feb 14, 202352:36
Ask a Musa: Hermanas
Nov 08, 202240:22
Debut Diaries, Ep. 16: Looking Toward 2023!
Nov 01, 202201:21:46
Book Talk: Halloween Edition
Oct 25, 202240:28
Debut Spotlight: Aya de León
Oct 18, 202245:21
Debut Spotlight: Monica Mancillas
Oct 11, 202240:05
Debut Spotlight: Mariana Ríos Ramírez
Oct 04, 202233:48
Debut Spotlight: Raquel Donoso
Sep 27, 202245:04
Special Edition: Hispanic Heritage
Sep 20, 202259:33
Debut Spotlight: Andrea Beatriz Arango
Sep 13, 202248:52
Back to School
Sep 06, 202258:16
Debut Spotlight: Anna Orenstein-Cardona
Aug 30, 202238:19
Karina Nicole González Debut Spotlight
Aug 24, 202243:58
Debut Spotlight: Adriana Hernández Bergstrom
Aug 16, 202248:54
Ask a Musa: Road to Publication + Representation in Publishing
Aug 09, 202201:20:03
Sophomore Social, Ep. 3
Aug 02, 202259:36
Debut Diaries, Ep. 15 (Picture Book Authors)
Jul 26, 202201:07:06
Debut Diaries, Ep. 15 (Middle Grade and Young Adult Authors)
Jul 19, 202247:23
Book Talk: Summer Reads

Book Talk: Summer Reads

In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast, Terry Catasús Jennings joins Ana Siqueira, Maria José Fitzgerald, Cindy Rodriguez, and Vanessa Torres to talk about their favorite summer book recommendations for swaying in a hammock or just trying to escape the heat. From heart-warming picture books about communities coming together to scuba adventures to fun romances, they've got you covered. 

If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!

Buy Terry Catasús Jennings Picture Book The Little House of Hope

Buy Ana Siquiera's Picture Book Bella's Recipe for Success and pre-order If Your Babysitter is a Bruja

Buy Maria José Fitzgerald's Middle Grade novel, Turtles of the Midnight Moon

Buy Cindy Rodriquez' Young Adult novel When Reason Breaks and pre-order Three Pockets Full

Buy Vanessa L. Torres' Young Adult novel The Turning Pointe

Books Recommended:

Cuba in My Pocket by Adrianna Cuevas

The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez by Adrianna Cuevas

Santiago's Dinosaurios by Mariana Ríos Ramírez

Lulu and Milagro's Search for Clarity by Angela Velez

When We Were Them by Laura Taylor Namey

Don't Date Rosa Santos by Nina Moreno

Mi Ciudad Sings by Cynthia Harmony

Abuelita and I Make Flan by Adriana Hernández Bergstrom

Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo

Iveliz Explains it All by Andrea Beatriz Arango

Esme's Birthday Conga Line by Lourdes Heuer

No Filters and Other Lies by Crystal Maldonado

Shine on Luz Véliz by Rebecca Balcárcel

Beauty Woke by NoNieqa Ramos

Singing with Elephants by Margarita Engle

Join the Club, Maggie Diaz by Nina Moreno

Treasure Tracks by S.A. Rodriguez

Breathe and Count Back from Ten by Natalia Sylvester

Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros

Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza by Laekan Zea Kemp

13th Street series by David Bowles




Jul 12, 202250:05
Debut Spotlight: S. A. Rodriguez
Jun 28, 202236:27
See You Next Week!
Jun 21, 202202:16
Debut Spotlight: Cynthia Harmony
Jun 14, 202219:42
Debut Diaries, Ep. 14. (Picture Book Authors)
May 31, 202254:09
Book Talk: Pride Month

Book Talk: Pride Month

In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast, Jonny Garza Villa joins Racquel Marie, Crystal Maldonado, and e.E Charlton-Trujillo for a beautifully bookish celebration of Pride Month. In this love letter to QTBIPOC authors and readers, they talk about the books that changed their lives, the books they would have loved to have read as kids, the books they're reading now, the books they hope to see in the future, and how their love for their readers and the younger versions of themselves shape the books they write today.

If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! 

Purchase Jonny Garza Villa's YA book Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun and pre-order Ander and Santi Were Here

Purchase Racquel Marie's YA book Ophelia After All

Purcahse Crystal Maldonado's YA books Fat Change Charlie Vega and No Filter and Other Lies

Purchase e.E. Charlton-Trujillo's YA books from the Fat Angie series

Book Recommendations:

History is All you Left Me by Adam Silvera

Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

More Happy than Not by Adam Silvera

Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo

Lakelore by Anna-Marie McLemore

We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia

This is Why They Hate Us by Aaron H. Aceves

High Spirits by Camille Gomera-Tavarez

Witchlings by Caribel Ortega

The Grief Keeper by Alexandra Villasante

Bless Me, Ultima by Rodolfo Anaya

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

Cafe con Lychee by Emery Lee

Living Beyond Borders by Margarita Longoria

Connect with Las Musas on social media:
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Visit our website!


May 24, 202201:05:06
Debut Spotlight: Eliza Kinkz
May 17, 202238:26
Debut Diaries, Ep. 14 (Middle Grade and Young Adult Authors)
May 10, 202246:17
Ask a Musa, Ep. 14
May 03, 202254:58
Sophomore Social, Ep. 2
Apr 26, 202229:40
Debut Diaries, Ep. 13. (Picture Book Authors)
Apr 20, 202201:02:47
Debut Diaries, Ep. 13 (Middle Grade and Young Adult Authors)
Apr 12, 202246:07
Debut Spotlight: Camille Gomera-Tavarez
Apr 05, 202238:42
Ask a Musa, Ep. 13
Mar 29, 202236:35
Sophomore Social, Ep 1.
Mar 22, 202242:48
Debut Diaries, Ep 12. (Picture Book Authors)
Mar 15, 202201:10:56
Debut Diaries, Ep 12. (Middle Grade & Young Adult Authors)
Mar 08, 202254:14