What Does a Dominican Look Like? Representation, Literacy & Storytelling with Carisa Musialik
In Episode 4 of The Missing Book Podcast, Luz Maria Mack sits down with author, educator, poet, and mother Carisa Musialik for a heartfelt conversation about representation, literacy, and the power of seeing yourself in a story.
Growing up in Valverde Mao, Dominican Republic, Carisa noticed that the books around her rarely reflected the people, homes, and culture she knew. That experience inspired her to create stories where children could recognize themselves and feel proud of where they come from.
Together, Luz and Carisa discuss:
📚 Why representation in children's books matters
📚 What it…
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