“Reading Rainbow” Is As Relevant As Ever
Our stories deserve to be protected and deserve to be told. “Reading Rainbow” spread that message twenty years ago and now it’s our turn.
Jassyel Gomez
Jassyel Gomez is a Mexican-American writer from Texas. Her work has been featured in Parents Latina and she is also a writer of children's fiction. She is represented by Monica Rodriguez at Context Literary Agency. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @jassyelgomez.
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5 Episodes Showcasing “This Fool” As A New Classic Comedy
It’s been months since my beloved “This Fool “was canceled, and I’m finally able to write about and celebrate it for the comic genius it was.
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Why Everyone Needs to Read Julissa Arce’s Latest Book
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Five Latinas Who Are Changing Media
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