Join us for our first day of our heritage week! Meet authors, our Queens & Royal court & more! Wear your PJ’s
Snuggle up, Aurora! Bring the kids and let us take care of bedtime stories, Puerto Rican style! Join the APRCC for a celebration of Puerto Rican stories, literacy & culture. When Boricuas Read, We Rise!
📚✨ Cuentos y Cultura en Pijamas ✨📚
🗓️ Monday, July 21 | ⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Aurora Public Library – Santori Branch
101 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506
FREE & open to the public – Don’t miss this magical night during Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Week! Pajamas encouraged for all kiddos, bring a stuffed animal and/or blanket of your choice if desired. Cozy culture coming your way!
Meet Real Puerto Rican Authors:
Taina Torres (Borinquen is Our Homeland but Aurora is Our Home: The History of Puerto Ricans in Aurora)
Tony Rivera (Benito’s First Puerto Rican Day Parade)
Monique A. Maldonado (The Looking List)
Plus, meet Samantha Yelenosky, the real-life inspiration behind Super Sammy!
Featured Bedtime Story Readings with Royalty, Authors, and Special Guests:
🦸♀️ Super Sammy by Jackie Yelenosky Lopez – read by Samantha Yelenosky and Little Miss Puerto Rico and Royalty (Bilingual Reading)
🎉 Benito’s First Puerto Rican Day Parade by Tony Rivera – read by Miss Puerto Rico of Aurora 2025 and Royal Court (English Reading)
👓 The Looking List by Monique Maldonado– read by author/publisher Monique Maldonado (English Reading)
🪁 La Jibarita de la Chiringa by Victor Febus and Merari Cruz Loubriel– read by Laura Gonzalez(Bilingual Reading)
👵 Mi Abuela y Yo by Erin Dealey – read by Susie Quiles (Spanish Reading)
💬 ¡Qué Cosas Dice Mi Abuela! By Ana Galán– read by Sandra Torres (Spanish Reading)
🎨 Isabel and Her Colores Go To School by Alexandra Alessandri – read by guest reader (Bilingual Reading)
Bocaditos de Sabiduría (mini presentations):
Author Panel + Q&A – Hear the inspiration behind the books, advice for new authors, and ask your questions!
Importance of Biliteracy- Laura Gonzalez, ISBE Board Member and K–5 ELL teacher, will share the importance of literacy and biliteracy in our communities. 🌍📖
Publishing Presentation by Maldina Publishing– Want to write a book? Learn how to get started! Tailored for all ages.
🌈 This event is a vibrant blend of culture, education, and inspiration—perfect for families, future writers, and little dreamers.
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