In this episode of The Latina Mom Legacy, we explore the inspiring journey of Latina author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, a proud mamá raising a bilingual kids while honoring her Dominican and Puerto Rican roots through the power of storytelling.
From her home to the pages of her beloved books, Alyssa is keeping her cultura alive one powerful word at a time. She's a former policy advisor turned bilingual children’s book author whose stories radiate cultura, comunidad, and corazón.
Whether you’re a bilingual mamá looking for tools to raise proud, culturally rooted kids, or a creative with a story in your heart you’ll walk away from this episode feeling seen, inspired, and motivated.
In this Episode You Will Discover:
- Alyssa’s real-life bilingual parenting journey, including the challenges and the joy
- How she uses books to pass down culture and language to her daughter
- The story behind her breakout book Plátanos Are Love and why it resonates
- Her latest book, Bold, Brilliant, and Latine and the powerful message behind it
- What it’s really like to become a published author as a Latina mom
- Her mission to empower not just kids, but also aspiring writers from our
About Alyssa
- Alyssa is an award-winning Afro-Latina author of bilingual children’s books that celebrate culture, family, and identity.
- She proudly draws inspiration from her Dominican and Puerto Rican roots to create stories that reflect her heritage and comunidad.
- Her debut picture book, Plátanos Are Love, received widespread acclaim for highlighting the cultural significance of food and family.
- Beyond books, Alyssa is a former policy advisor who brings her passion for equity and empowerment into everything she writes.
- She’s on a mission to uplift bilingual children and aspiring Latine writers, proving that our voices and stories matter
Resources Mentioned in The Podcast:
Plátanos Are Love by Alyssa Reynosso-Morris
Los Plátanos Son Amor by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
The Bronx is my Home by Alyssa Reynosso-Morris
Gloriana Presente: A First Day of School Story
Gloriana Presente: De la Republica Dominicana al Bronx by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
Bold, Brilliant, and Latine by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
Janny's Bilingual Parenting Course
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