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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 — 49 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 3.32 avg rating — 31 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) 3.90 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 Lizard Invasion: Florida's Little Green Anoles and Their Fight for Survival by Marta Magellan (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
There is a lizard invasion happening in Florida and this book explains it all! Who are the green anoles and why they matter to gardens and forests, and why they are fighting for their survival. Marta Magellan’s love for nature, her compassion for ani ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing Kindness Glows in the Dark by Gama Valle	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 heartwarming bilingual story about friendship, kindness and the value of sharing, forgiveness and community. As a Puerto Rican author, I love the setting and the food and nature references. Gama Valle is a gifted writer! The illustrations by Mrinal ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing ¡Viva Valenzuela!: Fernandomania Erupts in Los Angeles by Nathalie Alonso	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 tribute to a talented and humble baseball player who, perhaps without realizing it, changed perceptions of Mexican and Latino players in Los Angeles, making the city—and ultimately the world—his, while earning the admiration of Dodgers fa ...more
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Maritere Rodriguez Bellas rated a book it was amazing If Your Abuelo Is an Astronauta by Ana Siqueira (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 book that highlights the relationships between an abuelo and his long-distance grandchildren? Sign me up! From the amazing award -winning author Ana Siqueira, If Your Abuelo Is An Astronauta, describes how a visit from Abuelo can be fun and adventu ...more
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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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