One of my JOYS over the past couple of months has been learning to read EL AMOR ES BONDADOSO (Vida Zondervan) in Spanish so that I can read it at bilingual school and library visits (all of which have now been temporarily canceled). For the first step, my ADORABLE dad, who speaks Spanish fluently, sent me little video tutorials so I could listen and then read on my own with his voice in my head. Here is a sample of one of his sweet tutorials:
The practice schedule intensified when my publisher invited me to do a Facebook Live! Story Time on their Facebook Page. I said yes, of course, but I still had a lot of practicing to do, so Dad and I began a lovely evening pattern of connecting via FaceTime at 8:45 pm so he could listen to me read through the story and then give feedback. It was extra precious because – due to Covid-19 – we’ve both been having to shelter in place – he in Virginia and me in New Jersey.
The EL AMOR ES BONDADOSO Story Time aired on April 1st (no kidding!) and it’s now on Youtube as well. I thought perhaps you might enjoy reading along with your copy (or ordering one if you don’t yet have one) as I share this story about the many ways love can be extended to others. Here it is:
Laura Sassi Tales 
Muy excelente! I understood a little of your introduction of yourself from my 2 yrs of high school Spanish :).
Thanks, Tina. And I’m continuing to practice so I can have a basic conversation. That’s the next step.
Wow – this is fabulous to have something like this recorded from your Dad!
I have the whole collection! =)
Love this so much!
Your dad relationship with your dad is precious! Glad he could help you practice.
You are so brave to read before a Spanish-speaking audience!
Thanks, Debbie. They were very gracious.
Maravilloso! Your accent is lovely. đŸ™‚
Thank you, Sara. You are very kind. =)
I agree that your dad is adorable (and handsome) and you, Laura, are almost đŸ˜‰ as adorable.
Your book is needed in every language.
Thanks, Mirka. It’s also in French which I’d love to read aloud too. =)
You are amazing, Laura! I love that you and your dad had video meetings for you to learn, and what a great job you did! Such dedication to your art!
Thank you, Susanna. This was a very special thing all around.
It was delightful!!
Thank you, Danaé. Thank you for taking the time to listen! So thankful to have connected with you. You did a lovely job with the translation.
How special to have your dad’s coaching! And what a fantastic job you did! That’s ALOT of Spanish. Most impressive!
And there were quite a few long words too! But I like a challenge. Next step: work on conversational skills.