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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas

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Maritere R. Bellas is a Puerto Rican award-winning author, speaker, writer, podcast host and bilingual and multicultural parenting mentor. For over two decades, she has provided education, information, resources and support to families engaging in a multilingual, multicultural lifestyle. She is the creator and co-host of the Mamás 411 Podcast, listened to in 31 countries, and creator of the Pa'Lante IG Live Series, where she highlights authors and bilingual resources. Mari has published two parenting books in English and Spanish and is the author of three bilingual children’s books. Her favorite social media platform is Instagram—and when she’s not writing, you’ll find her enjoying Southern California living with her Greek-American husband ...more

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Average rating: 4.3 · 105 ratings · 52 reviews · 7 distinct works • Similar authors

	I have a secret/Tengo un secreto 4.90 avg rating — 50 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Raising Bilingual Children: A Practical Guide 3.30 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Arroz con Pollo and Apple Pie: Raising Bicultural Children 4.17 avg rating — 18 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	100 First Words for Toddlers: English - Spanish Bilingual: 100 primeras palabras para niños pequeños: Inglés - Español Bilingüe by Jayme Yannuzzi MA, Maritere Rodriguez Bellas (Goodreads Author) (Translation) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 11 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	¡I Have a Secret!/¡Tengo un Secreto!: Yunito's Adventures-Las Aventuras de Yunito by Maritere Rodriguez Bellas (Goodreads Author), Jayri Gómez (illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	¡Soy Única!: Guía para Padres by Jennifer D. Vassel, Maritere Rodriguez Bellas (Goodreads Author) (Translator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	100 First Words for Toddlers: English-Spanish Bilingual by Jayme Yannuzzi, Maritere Rodriguez Bellas (Goodreads Author) (Translator), Sarah Rebar (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing A House in My Barrio by Paola Santos (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
An inspiring story that will teach little ones about the love for neighbors and community and how one person can have an impact in the lives of all that live in the same barrio. Kindness, compassion, empathy, and friendship are also themes throughout ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing One Drop by Kaitlin Sikes (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
STEAM-focused at its best! Kaitlin Sikes text is easy and sweet as she helps little ones understand how one drop of water can make a big difference in the water cycle. I love the use and explanation of big words like estuaries, aquifer, and spring ve ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing From the Fields to the Fight: How Jessica Govea Thorbourne Organized for Justice by Angela Quezada Padron (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A call to action! A story that teaches children that they can make a difference and stand tall for justice, equality, inclusion, respect. What an amazing way to pay tribute to Jessica Govea Thorbourne and Latino and Asian farmworkers, especially child ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing Lucía's Goals / Los goles de Lucía (English and Spanish Edition) by Angela Quezada Padron (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A beautiful homage to all the women that have played sports, from soccer to tennis and beyond, and have been treated unfairly and discriminated by the color of their skin or their identity. Lucia’s story is relatable, engaging, empowering. All the gi ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing Sometimes Stormy by Amanda Davis (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Empathy at its best! A story that guides the reader through the difficult experience of living with a parent that struggles with alcohol and offers simple yet poignant suggestions to understand and know what to do when the “storm” shows up. Amanda Da ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing Stuck! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits by Joyce Uglow	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What an engaging way for children to learn historical and scientific details about how La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California came to be! Joyce Uglow is a master storyteller, vividly portraying animal species across time-then and now. The back m ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing Flowers for Tía Luz María by Cynthia De La Torre (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A touching picture book that pays tribute to a loved one that passed away. Cynthia de la Torre does a beautiful job with the text and the illustrations as she guides the reader through grief and the experience of losing a loved one. This is the book ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas wants to read The Girl Who Figured It Out: The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion by Minda Dentler	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing Shaila Holmes Fairy Detective by Lori Keating (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Fairies, mysteries, adventures, nature and charming characters-the perfect combination for a book that celebrates confidence, independence, communication, problem solving and fun. Children will love main character Sheila and her sidekick Itsy! Lori K ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing Fly, Pajarito, Fly! by Alexandra Alessandri (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Having flown away from my home at an early age, hesitantly and insecure of what was ahead, this sweet story invites and inspires the reader to dream big, fly away with courage and know that home will always be there when they return. Dana SanMar’s st ...more
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