Cuentos con Señorita Rosie/ Miss Rosie Reads

Cuentos con Señorita Rosie/ Miss Rosie Reads Cultural Literacy Specialist, Youth Spanish Language Specialist & Program Coordinator, Storyteller
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Rosie is a first-generation Colombian-American who has lived in Chicago her entire life. She brings over 16 years of experience in children's literature, having worked at the Magic Tree Bookstore in Oak Park, IL. In 2016, Rosie received the prestigious Youth Services Achievement Award from the Illinois Library Association’s Youth Services Forum for her groundbreaking multicultural event series, My

Voice, My Story. She has also contributed to iRead Magazine, sharing insights about her innovative multicultural programming. Currently, Rosie serves as the Deputy Director for Storytime Solidarity and is an active member of REFORMA. She previously held roles as a RAILS Board Member and Chair for Reaching Forward 2024. Known for her engaging Spanish and bilingual storytimes under the name “Miss Rosie Reads,” she brings a passion for inclusive storytelling to libraries across the region. Rosie is also a reviewer for Booklist Magazine, specializing in Spanish-language and children’s literature. Additionally, she frequently presents on topics including Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), cultural programming, and more. You can follow her on Instagram and TikTok for library ideas, book displays, and storytime tips.

Free! Gratis!
06/02/2026

Free! Gratis!

06/02/2026

Sharing happy memories of the Pride parade! 🏳️‍🌈

I would love to visit your library!!
06/01/2026

I would love to visit your library!!

Happy Pride Month! You are safe with me. You matter, the right to love who you want to love or be who you want to be mat...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! You are safe with me. You matter, the right to love who you want to love or be who you want to be matters. I’m so happy you are here!!! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🌈 💕

05/31/2026

Pride Month is just around the corner and you know what that means ...
the homophobes and transphobes will be triggered.

But here's the interesting thing about that — the people who complain about Pride are the very reason Pride still exists.

If LGBTQ+ people were fully accepted, protected, and treated with dignity, there would be far less need for a month dedicated to visibility, community, inclusivity and advocacy.

But every year, right on schedule, people show up to complain about rainbow flags, same-sex couples, transgender people, pronouns, drag queens, and the mere existence of LGBTQ+ people.

So every year when someone asks, “Why do we still need Pride?”

The answer usually shows up in the comments.

Happy Pride to everyone.

05/28/2026

Summer Reading is on its way! The theme this year is Plant a Seed, Read.

“Plant a Seed, Read” is inspired by the farm-to-table journey. Just as farms grow food that nourishes our bodies, libraries cultivate ideas that nourish our minds. Food and stories both connect us to family, culture, community, and the world around us. Through iREAD 2026: Plant a Seed, Read, readers will explore themes of culture, history, science, wellness, and human connection.

Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

05/28/2026

🥰🥰🥰👏🏽🤗

I love my collection 🥰
05/28/2026

I love my collection 🥰

oh wow!!! Awesome!
05/27/2026

oh wow!!! Awesome!

Meet Donna Barba Higuera, Newbery and Pura Belpré Award-winning author of The Last Cuentista series (as well as the Ramón and El Cucuy books for younger readers), and hear about her newest book, Firesnake. Los Amigos Bookstore will be here for people interested in buying copies.

Three of our lucky registrants will be selected to win a free copy of Firesnake to get signed.

Sign up for this event on June 3 at 7 pm: https://forestpark.librarycalendar.com/event/meet-author-donna-barba-higuera-last-cuentista-18727

05/25/2026

Look at life through a bear's eyes!

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