See below for blogs and resources to inspire your bilingual storytimes!
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        CantaMaestraVanessa Mispireta is a Peruvian teacher who writes her own songs and rhymes to use in the classroom. Her YouTube channel is a gold mine for anyone looking for didactic music written in authentic Spanish. 
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        Cuentos y CantosThe Long Beach Public Library’s bilingual storytime. Check LBPL’s YouTube for complete storytimes and short “Cuentitos” videos of one song and one book. 
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        JbraryJbrary is a must for anyone who facilitates storytime. They have an extensive YouTube channel, as well as lists of books, storytime theory and tons of other stuff. 
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        CanticosSusie Jaramillo is an artist and mother who began with a couple of books based on traditional Latin American songs branded as Canticos. Canticos features a YouTube channel, and has even become a series on Nick Jr. 
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        gonzalojatarmusicaGonzalo is a Chilean music teacher that weaves in traditional rhythms into the songs he uses in his classroom. His YouTube channel presents a number of different songs that can be adapted for bilingual storytime. 
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        Latinxs in Kid LitLatinxs in Kid Lit is a website that reviews books written by or that feature Latinxs. Their reviews also feature teaching tips for how to work the titles they review into lesson plans or programs. 
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        We Need Diverse BooksWe Need Diverse Books is a grassroots organization of children’s book lovers that advocates for changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people. 
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        Pequeño PezPequeño Pez is a YouTube channel focused on music and education for young children. They’re based in Argentina. 
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        CanticuénticosCanticuénticos is an excellent children’s music band from Argentina. Their “Cumbia del Monstruo” is a classic. 
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        CALL AcademyThe California State Library funds a free training platform for library workers in California, CALL Academy. Many of the trainings are recorded and available to view later through Niche Academy. They cover a wide range of topics but they also include some bilingual trainings. Check it out! 

