Tia's Tamale Trouble

Do you have a favorite T a? Well, I sure do. My T a is the kind of person who lets everyone hang out at her house after school. She keeps us all busy, and out of trouble. As you can imagine, T a's house was a very busy place. It's also the place where we learned to make tamales. Yes, I said tamales. You see, T a wasn't just the neighborhood babysitter; she was also the neighborhood Tamale Maker. So, I bet you are wondering what her secret recipe was, and why this story is called T a's Tamale Trouble. Well, we all had a hand in that.... *** Julianna Maya Cruz, has been teaching in Riverside, CA for fifteen years and has found her inspiration to write childrens' books from living life as a mother and teacher. She writes to show others that everyone has a story to share. Julianna has written, The Tale of Tommy and Teresa Trout: A Learning Journey from Egg to Fry, Dos Chiles, Two Chilies, and Tia's Tamale Troubles. She currently teaches at Bryant Elementary School of Arts & Innovation, in Riverside, CA and is always looking for a new story to help her students make connections.