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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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	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 3.28 avg rating — 29 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) 4.10 avg rating — 10 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 When We Find Her by M. García Peña	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
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, like the author, I could feel my Abuelita next to me and smell the cooking drifting from her kitchen on every page of this lovely book. A beautiful story that validates grief yet reminds children that our loved ones ar ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing The Center of the Earth by Darlene P. Campos (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
Fiction and non-fiction at its best! A wonderfully crafted story by Darlene Campos that takes the reader into the youth of prewar Germany and the friendship between a Jewish boy and an Ecuadorian Catholic girl as they try to navigate chaos and suffer ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing Enough To Share by Mary Helen Berg	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 ode to Spirit Bears, Sea Wolves, climate change and the environment. This is more than a story –it is a call to action. A beautiful way to introduce young readers to the importance of caring for our planet and valuing our natural resources. The st ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing Apapacho Love: A Story About Hugs from the Heart by Cynthia Harmony (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 tender and sweet story that reminds the young reader that hugs can be found everywhere: a warm embrace, a kind word, a squeeze, a wet nuzzle as well as Mami’s Apapacho hugs! Charming illustrations from Erika Meza compliment the beautiful text by Cy ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing Trunk Goes Thunk!: A Woodland Tale of Opposites by Heather C. Morris (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
The cutest book! So clever to make a tree trunk the main character. Heather Morris’ lyrical text is beautiful and the use of opposites, forest animals and the seasons, is brilliant! The illustrations by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne are lovely and whim ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas wants to read What Will They Say?: Confront Cultural Taboos and Discover Your Inner Power by Denise Soler Cox	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 has read A Light for Lucinda: A Story from the Cuban Revolution by Olga Herrera (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 story that teach young readers of the value of family in the midst of chaos and the power of community. Stunning illustrations provide warmth and hope while cooking brings about peace and comfort in a time of need---something many Latino ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing The Purple Shell : La concha de mar púrpura by Maritza Martinez Mejia (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
It is never too early to teach children to care about our planet. In this sweet bilingual story, the young reader is inspired to care and protect the beaches from littering. Star’s fun beach day with Mom becomes a must cleaning day first, because of ...more
Jan 11, 2026 05:27PM · 1 like · like · see review
Maritere Rodriguez Bellas liked Maritza Mejia's review of Tío Ricky Doesn't Speak English / Tío Ricky no habla inglés: "El tío Ricky no habla inglés, y su sobrino Enrique tiene que traducirle todo. A veces, Enrique no está de humor para ayudar a su tío, ya que traducir no es una tarea fácil. Incluso intentó ayudar a su tío Ricky a aprender inglés jugando dominó y suce" Read more of this review »
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