Bilingual
Story Lab
- 2 Training Videos
- Downloadable scripts & resources
- Virtual Follow-up Zoom Coaching
Create culturally responsive bilingual storytimes that welcome children and families—whether your staff is bilingual or just getting started.
Developed by Criss Cross Mangosauce, this training series helps libraries and educators build confidence leading bilingual programs that connect children and families through music, storytelling, puppetry, movement, and play.
Created by program librarian, bilingual teaching artist, and performer Irania Macias, based on over 25 years of experience working with libraries and multicultural communities.
Meet
Irania Macias
Program librarian, bilingual teaching artist, and performer with over 25 years of experience creating engaging multicultural programs for children and families.
Since 2010, Criss Cross Mangosauce has partnered with libraries, schools, museums, and cultural organizations across the United States.
What's Included
2 On-Demand
Training Videos
Practical, easy-to-follow trainings featuring:
- Bilingual songs and fingerplays
- Storytelling techniques
- Puppetry ideas
- Interactive movement activities
- Strategies for engaging multicultural audiences
- Tips for librarians of all language levels
Video Length:
15–25 minutes each.
Ready-to-Use Scripts
and Resources
Downloadable materials included:
- Storytime scripts
- Worksheets
- Rhymes and activity ideas
- Outreach and marketing suggestions
Virtual Follow-Up
Training (Zoom)
Interactive consulting session to help your team:
- Practice techniques from the videos
- Adapt ideas to your community
- Ask questions
- Build confidence leading bilingual programs
Optional In-Person Training
Available for libraries and organizations within travel distance from Charlotte, NC.
PRICING
YOUR ANNUAL SUSCRIPTION
INCLUDES
- 2 professional training videos
- Downloadable scripts & facilitator guides
- Ready-to-use bilingual storytime resources
- Access to the Bilingual Story Lab community
- Up to 2 hours of live consultation per year with Irania Macias
- Ongoing resource updates throughout the subscription period
$500
FLAT RATE
How Your
Bilingual Story Lab Subscription Works
Step 1: Join Bilingual Story Lab
Click the subscription link and create your account in Bilingual Story Lab.
Once your membership is activated, you will receive immediate access to the Bilingual Story Lab learning portal.
Step 2: Access Your Training Materials
Inside the Classroom, you will find:
- Two on-demand training videos
- Downloadable scripts and program guides
- Ready-to-use bilingual storytime resources
- Practical tools you can implement immediately with staff and families
All materials are available 24/7 and can be accessed at your own pace.
Step 3: Watch the Videos and Download the Resources
Complete the training in the order provided or jump directly to the topics most relevant to your library.
You may revisit the videos and download the accompanying scripts whenever needed during your subscription period.
Step 4: Schedule Your Consultation Hours
Your annual subscription includes up to two hours of live consultation with Irania Macias.
Consultation time may be used for:
- Planning bilingual storytimes
- Staff coaching and support
- Program development
- Community engagement strategies
- Questions related to bilingual programming
To schedule your consultation, use the calendar link provided inside the Classroom or contact Irania directly by email at ccmangosauce@gmail.com
Consultation hours may be used as:
- One 2-hour session
- Two 1-hour sessions
- Four 30-minute sessions
Step 5: Continue Learning
As new resources become available, they will be added to the Classroom for subscribers to access.
HAVE
QUESTIONS?
Contact us anytime for support.
OUR PROGRAM IS
Perfect For
Public Libraries
Schools
Early Childhood Educators
Storytime Staff and Volunteers
Outreach Team
Museums & Community Organizations
Benefits for Your Library
✔ Build staff confidence
✔ Offer bilingual storytimes consistently
✔ Strengthen connections with Latino and ESL families
✔ Create inclusive programming for all children
✔ Gain adaptable, culturally responsive tools
✔ Make storytime more interactive and engaging
Move and sing with
Ready to Bring Bilingual Storytime to Your Community?
Give your staff the confidence and tools to create meaningful connections with Children and Families.
WHO WE ARE
About Criss Cross Mangosauce
Criss Cross Mangosauce bridges cultural differences through the performing arts while increasing awareness of Latin culture and the Spanish language.
Since 2010, CCMS has provided interactive bilingual programs for libraries, schools, and cultural organizations across the U.S.