Meet the Author with Griselda Maldonado

Storytime and Meet the Author with Griselda Maldonado! TIMES: 11 am ONLY About the play partner: Dr. Griselda Maldonado is a Santa Ana native, educator, and bilingual author who celebrates culture through storytelling. Inspired by her family’s journey, she is dedicated to preserving language and tradition for future generations. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgriseldaauthor/?hl=en Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griselda-maldonado-ed-d-ab1879306/ X: https://x.com/drgrismaldonado Book Bio: This heartwarming bilingual children’s book follows Abuelita as she lovingly prepares a variety of traditional Mexican dishes in her kitchen. As she cooks, young readers are introduced to numbers one through ten, vibrant vegetables, rich colors, and cultural foods found in the mercado and at family gatherings. Through rhythmic, repetitive text in English and Spanish, the story celebrates language, family traditions, and the joy of cooking together. It invites children to count, learn new vocabulary, and connect with their heritage while honoring the warmth and love of an abuelita’s kitchen.