Books I’ve Written
“I Have a Secret/Tengo un Secreto” tells the story of 6-year-old Yunito confronting the challenges of bullying and cultural assimilation in a fun and engaging story for families.
This book delivers an inclusive and inspiring message on the love of language and the value of friendship.
“Raising Bilingual Children/CÓMO CRIAR NIÑOS BILINGÜES” is an easy, user-friendly, how-to guidebook for the new and technologically savvy immigrant parent.
This is the book that busy parents will go to when searching for advice and direction about the everyday joys and challenges of raising a bilingual child.
“Luisito’s Island/La Isla De Luisito” is a story about a Puerto Rican boy that has to leave the island with his family after Hurricane Maria. He is in a new school and meets three new friends who inspire hope!
You can get a copy of the book for $5.00 plus $2.00 shipping anywhere in the U.S and Puerto Rico. To request a copy email Maritere at info@mariterewrites.com.
“Arroz con Pollo and Apple Pie/Arroz con Pollo y Apple Pie” provides a no-nonsense guide to raising bicultural children in modern times. Learn from the real-world experiences of the writer and others who shared their adventures in multicultural parenting.
Books I’ve Translated
Make it fun for your toddler to learn all kinds of new words in both English and Spanish. Taking them from "airplane" and "el avión" to "window" and "la ventana," this book allows children to build their understanding of both languages and discover new ways to communicate and express themselves.
“¡Soy Única!/I am Unique” " is a story about self-love and sharing your unique gifts with the masses. Erin has a birthmark and a passion for acting. Erin wants to try out for the leading role in her school's play, but when her best friend questions whether she would suit the role because of her birthmark, she has to decide if she's going to let a perceived "flaw" get in the way of her dream.
