Dania Santana

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  • My Second Bilingual Children’s Book: Sebastian’s Game Day Surprise

    On August of 2019, my second bilingual children’s book was published: “Sebastian’s Game Day Surprise/La Sorpresa de Sebastián el Día del Partido Final”. The book was commissioned by the program called Read Conmigo. This book was really special to me as it allowed me to bring to life a character that positively represents AfroLatino children…

  • What Is Diversity and How I Define It in a Social Context

    As I walked through the aisles of La Sirena in Santo Domingo last September, searching for a traditional dress for my daughter, I suddenly noticed something striking: the distinctive accents of Venezuela, Cuba, and Colombia filled the air as people shopped around me. It felt almost as if I were in Miami. This experience made…

  • 5 Effective Ways to Support Language Acquisition

    Up until I was 19 years old, I only spoke Spanish and had never been to an English-speaking country. For a long time, I believed I would never be able to learn English, as starting to study a new language as an adult was incredibly challenging. This is one of the reasons I am committed…