Venezuelan author and artist bridges gap for bilingual children

Susie Jaramillo, a Venezuelan author and artist, created Canticos to fill a gap in bilingual content for children, promoting Latino culture. She co-founded Encantos, becoming the first Latina CEO of a children's entertainment company in the US. Jaramillo emphasizes the importance of women in media leadership and supports community initiatives for asylum seekers. Her Canticos series, now a Nickelodeon show, has sold over 350,000 copies. She advises young entrepreneurs to be their own mentors. Jaramillo also created the Skeletina series, inspired by childhood nightmares, to help children explore dreams.

What inspired Susie Jaramillo to create Canticos?

• A need for more children's science books

• A desire to teach math to children

• A gap in bilingual content for children

• A lack of English literature for kids

What percentage of the media industry is made up of Hispanic workers, according to the Government Accountability Office?

• 3%

• 5%

• 12%

• 20%

Why does Susie Jaramillo believe it's important to have women in top roles?

• Women are more creative

• Women are collaborative leaders who build consensus

• Women work longer hours

• Women are better at financial management

What initiative does Susie Jaramillo support to help newly arrived asylum seekers?

• Collecting clothes and donating books

• Offering language classes

• Organizing job fairs

• Providing free housing

What is the theme of Susie Jaramillo's new series, Skeletina?

• Learning about animals

• Understanding space travel

• Exploring the world of dreams

• Cooking traditional dishes