Comments on: Tour Virtual para Escritores Latinos Marzo – René Colato Laínez – Latino Virtual Book Tour March

By: lisarenata

lisarenata — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:45:54 +0000

Just wanted to thank you for the copy I won. We recently received it and it quickly has become on of our favorite books to read. Thank you both Rene and Silvia for the opportunity.

By: Rene Colato Lainez

Rene Colato Lainez — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:42:26 +0000

Hola Yoly,

My Shoes and I read aloud ages are from 4 to 10 years old. The independent reading age is second grade and up.

By: Rene Colato Lainez

Rene Colato Lainez — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:38:20 +0000

Hola Marcela,

I teach in a bilingual education school. The best advice on getting children to embrace the language is through music, poems and stories in Spanish and English. My book Playing Loteria is about a boy who does not want to speak Spanish but by playing Loteria, he discovers the beauty of the Spanish language.

By: Ana L. Flores

Ana L. Flores — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:42:14 +0000

Any books with pupusas in it is a book that belongs in my house! Thanks for sharing this

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:44:09 +0000

Rene,
Your advice to young readers is spot on. I think that any family that follows that advice will have children who enjoy books and realize the power in books.

Your story is very heartfelt...and will make a great addition to any library...

ADELANTE!!!

Zulmara

By: lisarenata

lisarenata — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:34:48 +0000

I completely agree that books can take you anywhere. My chiquitos love reading en Espanol and in English. You can find them sitting in a corner, on the bed, under a chair- reading (or pretend reading) and I love watching them. I also love to read to them and see the excitement in their faces when I tell them to pick a book for me to read.

Rene, I can't wait to add your new book to our home library.

Silvia, thank you for hosting!

By: Yoly

Yoly — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:51:50 +0000

Silvia, thanks for hosting and Rene I appreciate you keep writing for our bicultural kids. What age group you would recommend My shoes and I to?

By: Silvia

Silvia — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:42:19 +0000

Welcome Rene, it's a pleasure to have you back!

By: Marcela Beatty

Marcela Beatty — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:56:21 +0000

We fell in love with "René has two last names" here at home. My son's favorite part is when they have Pupusas for dinner!

René, love your work! I have only read one of your stories but feel connected to your books. Almost like they are telling my story.

Can you tell me a little bit about your thoughts on Bilingual Education and any tips on getting school age children to embrace the language?

By: Rene Colato Lainez

Rene Colato Lainez — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:12:22 +0000

Hola Silva,

Muchas gracias. I will be visiting and answering
questions today.

Dejen sus comentarios.