3.23 Alexandra Alessandri - What Does a Writing Journey Look Like with Award Winning Bilingual Children's Book Author

How does an award winning Colombian bilingual children’s book author get inspired to write her books? How is this author honoring her heritage and experience of Año Viejo, being an immigrant child with limited English, and the leyendas of her native Colombia like the Madre Monte?   In this episode, Latina mom, teacher, children’s book author, and buñuelos lover, Alessandra Alesandri share’s her journey as a writer. Join us as we talk about what inspired her to become a writer and take a closer look at 3 of her children’s books that are paving the way for other Latinx writers. Plus, we’ll talk about the struggles in raising a bilingual teenage son, life in Miami, and her words of wisdom for Latina moms, asi que no te lo pierdas! Guest Info & Recommendation Links from this episode: 3.23 Complete Show Notes List & Show Links Follow Alexandra Alessandri in IG @apalessandri Follow on Twitter @apalessandri Website:  https://alexandraalessandri.com/ Empower Yourself: Get Janny's Free How to Raise a Bilingual Child Guide Here. Join our Private Raising Bilingual Kids Facebook Group Shop:  Get 25% Off your first Mi Legasi Shop purchase with code: POD25 Let's Connect: Janny: Janny on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/milegasi The Latina Mom Legacy on Instagram https://instagram.com/thelatinamomlegacy Facebook:  https://facebook.com/milegasi Pinterest:  https://pinterest.com/milegasi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mi_legasi Chisme: Join La Lista our Newsletter at Milegasi.com and always be in the know. Hey!  Send me a DM on IG and tell me what you think about the show or use #thelatinamomlegacy so I know you're a mamamiga :) XOXO Janny