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Mariana Llanos
Nov 3, 2024
Oklahoma Teaching Artist Roster
I'm happy to announce that now I am part of the Oklahoma Teaching Artist roster, a list vetted by the Oklahoma Arts Council of qualified...


Mariana Llanos
Oct 28, 2024
Maverick Show, Listen!
I had a great time being interviewed at the Maverick Podcast, and speaking about books, music, books, writing, books, creativity, books,...


Mariana Llanos
Oct 6, 2024
Spooky Pumpkin Characters with Benita and the Night Creature
I absolutely adore pumpkin season. And I absolutely adore crafts and art. So it was only fitting that I made Benita and the Night...


Mariana Llanos
Jul 19, 2024
Pura Belpre Award Ceremony in San Diego
I had a terrific time celebrating Benita y las criaturas nocturnas at ALA in San Diego. It's an honor to receive this award alongside...

Mariana Llanos
Mar 22, 2024
Benita is a Pura Belpre Honor Book!
I have great news! Benita y las criaturas nocturnas/Benita and the Night Creatures is a Pura Belpre Honor Book. As you may know, the Pura...


Mariana Llanos
Aug 1, 2023
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Feature in local news
I was so excited to be featured on my local News Channel 4 of Oklahoma, and being interviewed by the amazing Ali Meyer. Here's a picture...


Mariana Llanos
May 9, 2022
My neighbors: a tale of a fox and a rabbit
I have fine neighbors. But perhaps the finest of them all is the Fox who dens by the creek behind my backyard. I spotted him by the lake,...


Mariana Llanos
Apr 26, 2022
Run Little Chaski is one of The Best Children´s Books of 20200
Every year, the Bank Street College of Education compiles a comprehensive list of the best children’s titles of the year. This year I...