Bilingual Story Hour

at Grand

Join us for a bilingual story hour featuring the book Amariz and the Cats/Amariz y los Gatos!

We are hosting a special bilingual story hour with local author Norma Jeanet Porras, who will be reading her Spanish and English language children's book Amariz and the Cats/Amariz y los Gatos!

This is an interactive experience where we explore the importance of nature and essential values through storytelling, conversation, and a few fun drawing activities.

This program is geared toward children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade. 

Questions? Email grandstreet@hobokenlibrary.org.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Norma Jeanet is a Colombian children’s book author who has dedicated her career to education K through 12. After migrating to the United States in 2013, Norma continued to practice her teaching vocation, focusing on teaching Spanish to children under 5 years old. After working with English-speaking families interested in a bilingual environment for their children, she felt the need to write children’s stories that addressed the importance of bilingualism and values such as respect for nature and the environment, family love, and the value of childhood and communication.

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