Arroz con Pollo and Apple Pie provides a no-nonsense guide to raising bicultural children in modern times. Learn from the real-world experiences of the writer and others who shared their adventures in multicultural parenting.
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 in a suburb of Los Angeles.