How Books Change Lives: Literacy, Family & Culture | The Missing Book Podcast

In this episode of The Missing Book Podcast, host Luz Maria Mack sits down with educator, poet, author, and mother Carisa Musialik for an inspiring conversation about literacy, representation, parenting, and the power of storytelling. Together, they discuss why children need books that reflect their cultures and experiences, the challenges facing young readers today, and how families can nurture a lifelong love of reading. Carisa shares the story behind her children's book A Dormir, A Soñar, her journey as a writer, and the lessons she has learned as both a teacher and parent. This episode explores: 📚 The importance of culturally relevant books 📚 Literacy and its impact on children's futures 📚 Parenting, reading habits, and raising curious kids 📚 Dominican identity and storytelling traditions 📚 Self-publishing versus traditional publishing 📚 Why every family has a story worth telling Whether you're a parent, educator, writer, or book lover, this conversation is a reminder that stories have the power to change lives. ✨ Subscribe for more conversations with authors, educators, illustrators, and community leaders helping us discover the books, voices, and stories that are still missing from our shelves. #TheMissingBookPodcast #LuzMariaMack #LiteracyMatters #DominicanAuthors #ChildrensBooks #RepresentationMatters #LatinoBooks #ReadingIsPower #Education #BookPodcast #Storytelling #BilingualBooks #Carisa Musialik