Darlene holds an MFA in Creative Writing from UTEP and a BA in English with a minor in medical studies fromUH. Her work goes far beyond her books — she has written short stories for educational companies likeAccelerate Education and Teacher Created Materials, and she collaborated with Literary Safari to create an original commissioned text for a majoreducational publisher, set to release in January 2026.Darlene is also the co-founder of LatinxPitch, an online pitch event empowering Latinx authors to showcase their stories and voices.Don’t miss this episode where we discuss her writing journey, her work in education, and the importance of representation in children’s literature.Contact Darlene P. CamposWebsite: https://www.darlenepcampos.comContact form: https://www.darlenepcampos.com/contactInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darlenepcamposX (Twitter): https://x.com/DarleneCampos91Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarlenePCampos/  Meet Your Hosts: Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author andformer elementary school teacher. Author of the Camila the Star series, Alicia crafts stories that empower young readers. Website: alicia-salazar.comFacebook: Alicia Salazar AuthorInstagram: @albricias123  Claudia Sloan – Mexican American artist, author, andillustrator known for her whimsical children’s books like Grey Ghost Mischief and We Are The Valley!. Claudia’s work celebrates Latinx culture and wellness. Website: claudia-sloan.comInstagram: @claudia.sloan  Silvia López – Cuban American author and former children’slibrarian. Silvia’s books, including Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, highlight cultural heritage and diversity. Website: silvialopezbooks.comInstagram: @silvialopezbooksFacebook: Silvia.Lopez.Writes  About Bilingual Book Buddies:Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated tocelebrating bilingual children’s literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell tostay updated on future episodes!

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