# Criss Cross Mango Sauce > Bilingual Programs for Children ## Posts - [For Families](https://ccmangosauce.com/for-families/): Workshops For Families Our workshops highlight the importance of conserving connections with the Spanish language and Latino culture while raising children living in an American culture. Interactive demonstration of how to use music and other types of performing art demonstration to promote bilingualism and multiculturalism. These workshops introduce participants into Latin rhythms and folklore in a fun way, highlighting the importance of connecting across differences and mutual understanding among different communities. We customize and offer parenting workshops to agencies interested in the social emotional development of Latino youth. Interested in our Workshops for Families? Contact us to learn more about our […] - [Celebra](https://ccmangosauce.com/celebra/): Celebra A vibrant bilingual concert that celebrates culture and music with a powerful message of hope, reconciliation and peace. This group of teaching artists and musicians will bring alive the most popular holiday songs, “villancicos” (traditional Latin American Christmas Carols) and stories taking you on a virtual trip around Latin America, the US and the World. Their unique interactive performance will make kids and adults move and sing in both English and Spanish. This is an excellent opportunity for you to support cultural and educational artistic programs and gain exposure for your organization. Interested in our Educational Performances? Contact us […] - [Digital Library](https://ccmangosauce.com/virtual-programs/): Bilingual Resources Digital Library Enjoy a unique list of bilingual (Spanish/English) storytelling and music resources. These videos offer tips and strategies to introduce Spanish and bilingual songs in a creative and engaging way.   Sing, play, guess riddles, and dance using easy home props and imaginary objects. You will also enjoy learning about traditional stories from Latin-America. FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE & Learn Spanish with Us https://youtu.be/O-oD-B4Ssb8https://youtu.be/y9v-uukGRQw?si=SYhqMC-ydn5HZIYahttps://youtu.be/3uMu0cS3p2M?si=Og9a-Ai3BS5hwPB5 Visit our YouTube Channel Are you a Librarian or Educator Interested in our Digital Resources? Contact us to learn more about our workshops! Have something unique in mind? Let’s work together to create […] - [Summer Reading Programs](https://ccmangosauce.com/summer-reading-programs/): Summer Reading Programs Criss Cross Mangosauce, LLC offers Summer Reading Programs to libraries interested in offering authentic multicultural programming for patrons. Our innovative programs help libraries connecting with Hispanic/Latino children and families in meaningful and culturally relevant ways.   In all our programs we bring a  variety of performing arts, we engage all audience regardless of their language background.   Interested in our Summer Reading Programs? Contact us to learn more about our workshops! Have something unique in mind? Let’s work together to create the perfect educational experience for your team or your students. Let’s Connect Send Thanks for sending […] - [Día Celebration](https://ccmangosauce.com/dia-celebration-2/): Día de los Niños Children’s Day “Día de los Niños Día de los Libros” (Children’s Day/Book Day) is an annual and national event that promotes literacy and the importance of linking children to books, languages and cultures.  For more information about “Día”, visit the blog of Pat Mora, the creator of this great celebration. Check out the recommendation she wrote about Criss Cross Mangosauce in this site! Criss Cross Mangosauce is a proud supporter of this wonderful celebration of literacy that takes place every year during the month of April across the US.  Every year we lead artistic literacy projects in the […] - [Pueblos](https://ccmangosauce.com/dia-celebration/): Pueblos Concert Pueblos Pueblos is a series of shows and workshops for families. It motivates Hispanic parents recover their cultural heritage by rekindling their memories of oral traditions, such as childhood songs, folktales, poems, and more, and bringing them to life in a manner that they can easily share with their own children. This program increased the awareness of authentic Latino poetry, folklore, music and storytelling, connecting diverse communities culturally through the performing arts. Interested in our Pueblos Program? Contact us to learn more about our workshops! Have something unique in mind? Let’s work together to create the perfect educational […] ## Pages - [Irania's Bio](https://ccmangosauce.com/iranias-bio/): Meet Irania Patterson Irania’s Short Bio Irania is an award-winning author, well known master storyteller, and artist-educator, who has been performing for audiences of all ages for more than 26 years. She has been featured at numerous cultural centers, schools, libraries, theaters and other venues in the US and around the world. She has worked in the field of outreach programming, arts integration and inclusion in education for libraries and schools. Irania’s bilingual children’s picture book Chipi Chipis, Small Shells of the Sea/Chipi Chipi Caracolitos del Mar (CPCC Press) was an International Reading Association Children’s Choice Award for 2006. She […] - [Authors Bio](https://ccmangosauce.com/authors-bio/): Words from the Founder It brings me immense joy to create educational and artistic spaces for children. My work is rooted in opening, facilitating, and reflecting the rich experiences that each audience member brings with them. Whether they are children, parents, librarians, educators, or artists, EVERYONE has something valuable to contribute. My role is to challenge and dismantle the power dynamics and divisions that traditionally separate roles within educational spaces. We are ALL protagonists, and we ALL belong to this shared journey we call Education. My mission is to create meaningful artistic experiences that illuminate both our light and our […] - [Events](https://ccmangosauce.com/events/): Upcoming shows Upcoming Shows JOIN US DECEMBER 12 5:00 p. m. CELEBRA: Navidad Concert LAKE MIST APPARTMENTS 1120-A Lakemist Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217 Free Admission Learn More FEBRUARY 28 11:00 a. m. PUEBLOSStorytime and Musical Show for Children Hora de Cuentos y show musical para Niños MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER 100 E McDowell St, Matthews, NC 28105 Free Admission Learn More MARCH 28 11:00 a. m. PUEBLOSStorytime and Musical Show for Children Hora de Cuentos y show musical para Niños MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER 100 E McDowell St, Matthews, NC 28105 Free Admission Learn More APRIL 18 1:00 p. m. Día de […] - [For Parents](https://ccmangosauce.com/for-parents/): For Parents You are invited! Come with the family to our bilingual storytime and concerts. An opportunity to reconnect with your childhood, relive cherished memories, and share these traditions with the next generation. Each session features dancing, traditional Latin American songs, and more! Don’t miss our upcoming shows! JOIN US Storytime and Concerts Pueblos Is perfect for Hispanic parents who want to recover their cultural heritage by rekindling their memories of oral traditions, such as childhood songs, folktales, poems, and more. Día • Children Day, Books Day Celebration Let’s Celebrate this national event that promotes literacy and the importance of […] - [About](https://ccmangosauce.com/about/): About Us Who We Are? Criss Cross Mangosauce is a bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural performing group that’s a “must-see treat” for children, families, and educators passionate about the Spanish language and Latino culture. Since launching our first CD in 2007, our award-winning team has brought the vibrant flavors of “Mangosauce” to life, captivating audiences at libraries, schools, and cultural events across the U.S. READ IRANIA’S BIO Words from the founder It brings me immense joy to create educational and artistic spaces for children. My work is rooted in opening, facilitating, and reflecting the rich experiences that each audience member brings […] - [Workshop for Librarians](https://ccmangosauce.com/workshop-for-librarians/): Workshops For Librarians Empowering Librarians with Bilingual Practical Techniques & Artistic Insights During our workshops, participants will learn dual techniques and principles necessary to assist bilingual audiences.   Each workshop will include small group discussion, problem solving scenarios and an evaluation.  In each training session, participants will be exposed to different artistic expressions. All presentations follow a simple and systematic structure which is easy to understand and can be immediately applied in a participant’s workplace. We customize professional development trainings according to your needs Our Workshops Development, promotion, delivery and evaluation of intercultural programs for Spanish speaking audiences: Overview and […] - [Educational Performances](https://ccmangosauce.com/educational-performances/): Educational Performances Children’s Expressive Arts Programs Criss Cross Mangosauce, LLC offers several programs to libraries interested in offering authentic multicultural programming for patrons. Our innovative programs help libraries connecting with Hispanic/Latino children and families in meaningful and culturally relevant ways. Our educational performances are: Move and sing with Interactive Performances That Inspire Our high-energy performances combine the joy of music, storytelling, and movement to create unforgettable bilingual experiences. Children and adults alike can sing, dance, and learn with: Traditional Latin Rhythms and American Rhymes: We blend the best of both worlds to make learning fun. Sing-Along Stories and Games: From […] - [For Libraries](https://ccmangosauce.com/for-libraries/): For Educators Empowering Educators with Multicultural Programs & Bilingual Storytime Techniques Criss Cross Mangosauce, LLC offers several programs to libraries interested in offering authentic multicultural programming for patrons. Our innovative programs help libraries connecting with Hispanic/Latino children and families in meaningful and culturally relevant ways. Authentic arts-based programs in story times can be critical in nurturing the linguistic, cultural, and cognitive strengths of mainstream children as well as those with developmental challenges or those children labeled as English Language Learners (ELLs). Our arts-based approach offers a way to bridge linguistic differences among children, educators and families by recognizing the full […] - [Home](https://ccmangosauce.com/): WELCOME TO CRISS CROSS MANGO SAUCE Bilingual Artistic Programs for Families and Educators At Criss Cross Mangosauce, we are passionate about bridging cultures through the power of the performing arts. Our bilingual (English/Spanish) programs are designed to inspire children and families, promoting cross-cultural understanding and fostering essential language, literacy, and motor skills. Teaching Artists MEET THE TEAM ABOUT US Upcoming Shows JOIN US DECEMBER 12 5:00 p. m. CELEBRA: Navidad Concert LAKE MIST APPARTMENTS 1120-A Lakemist Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217 Free Admission Learn More FEBRUARY 28 11:00 a. m. PUEBLOS Storytime and Musical Show for Children Hora de Cuentos y […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)