I was simply blown away, and almost in tears – tears of joy that is, when I walked into the main entrance of Clearview Elementary School for author visit day. The incredi…

Hi Everyone! I received this surprise today and am just so excited to share it with you! Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor (the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice) has…

Great FUN was had by all during last week’s “El Dia del los Ninos/El Dia de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)” festivities at the Please Touch M…

“Keep Your Hands Off.” “Please Don’t Touch.” Phrases you and your children find, all too often, on placards when visiting museums. But gr…

Extraordinary actress/singer/dancer and multiple Broadway Tony Award Winner, Chita Rivera, reviewed Marisa’s manuscript for her new and upcoming children’s book…

The oldest bookstore in the world just happens to be where I was born and raised, Bethlehem, PA! The Moravian Book Shop was founded in 1745 when the Moravian Church appointed S…

As a young girl, Marisa grew up in the BHA developments. She was thrilled to meet Clara Kendy at a book signing of There’s a Coqui in My Shoe! Mrs. Kendy has worked with the…

¡Hola! And blessings to you and your families. Another successful book signing at a terrific bookstore called Libreria Paliques established in 1975, and located at the Ce…

Spanish Instructor, Yamilca Gomez, and Florida Virtual School Students Interview Marisa, with this year’s theme being “Latinos in the U.S.” Read all about it!R…

Marisa is a guest on “Spanish for the Intermediate Grades” hosted by Maria E. Mills-Torres, Facilitator. The Philadelphia School District does a fantastic job exposing st…