Keaira is a native of Wilmington, DE. She holds a BA in English with a Concentration in Ethnic and Cultural Studies and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education with a Concentration in Special Education. Keaira’s childhood dream was to one day become a published author and be a voice for children of color. The inspiration behind her first book, “The Afro-Latino Alphabet” was the desire for her two children to see themselves in the books they read. Keaira is a middle school English teacher for a dual-language school in Newark, DE.

by Keaira Faña-Ruiz (Author), José Faña-Ruiz (Author)

Get ready to practice your Spanish ABC's, en Español of course. Celebrate with us as we pay homage to Afro-Latinos and our culture. A culture full of a rich history, champions, strength, variety, pride and color. Every child should be able to see themselves when they gaze through the illustrations of a book as their stories are told. We hope this book puts a smile on your face, ENJOY! This book is something for the whole family to appreciate and can be read entirely in both English and Spanish!

Perfect for Early Childhood readers ages Birth through Second Grade.
Written in English and Spanish!