Sandra Gonzalez

By day, Sandra enjoys her 15-year career in early childhood education. By night (weekends, vacations, and holidays too!), she writes children's books with the help of her young daughter, Julia Rae. Sandra and Julia are currently working on their Mommy Tell Me Book Series. The first of four bilingual picture books in the series to be published is Mommy, Tell Me Why I Am Radiant / Mami, ¿dime por qué soy radiante?

Sandra is particularly passionate about teaching young children words and language because this sets a strong foundation for school and life success. She thrives on helping parents be their child's first and best language teacher! Sandra earned a Master's Degree in Education and has a teaching credential in parenting. Other passions and life purposes include: community advocacy, Aztec dance, world travel, inspiring more loving parent-child relationships, and cuddling with her son, Cristian Gabriel, and daughter, Julia Rae.

Co-Author Biography:

Julia Rae Rodriguez has been fascinated by words since she was a baby. Her favorite color at 2 years old was chartreuse and she described her favorite people as “exquisite” when she was three. Julia is in 5th grade attending a public school in Whittier, CA. Her favorite subject is science. Her creative hobbies include acting, singing, and making her family laugh with her improvisation.

When she grows up she wants to live in Paris, France with her friends. Julia’s dreams include traveling the world, being a successful business owner, and becoming a world-known author. Julia helped make history and marched at the Women’s March Los Angeles in January 2017 with 750,000 other beautiful people who stood up for love, respect, and rights for all humans.