PUBLICACIONES COMPLETO 2025 by ChiCeLaCu!

El placer de aprender a leer y escribir!

PUBLICATIONS

Prof. Maureen Santamaria

PROF. MAUREEN SANTAMARÍA

AUTHOR, COORDINATOR CHICELACU PUBLICATIONS

A native of Nicaragua, Mrs. Santamaría founded the Children’s Center for Language and Culture, Inc. (ChiCeLaCu), the ﬁrst Spanish immersion learning center in Northern Virginia, in 2007. A teacher by vocation and training, she is not only the director and owner but also part of the teaching staff, with over 35 years of teaching experience in Latin America and the United States. She worked in the Virginia public school system as a lead Spanish teacher, worked with special education students in Maryland, and was director of the Spanish reading program at Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences. In Latin America, she worked as an international consultant for the United Nations Children’s Fund for seven years and authored and co-authored books on migrant and homeless children, curriculum development, statistics, the census on child poverty, and child labor. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and completed extensive master's-level coursework in urban development and demography.

After deep reﬂection and self-evaluation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mrs. Santamaria decided to follow her dream of writing books for children. In these last few years, she has authored several books to help children learn to read and write in Spanish. These publications, now available to the public, have also served as important vehicles to introduce children to beloved and respected Latin American authors such as Ruben Dario. Mrs. Santamaria enjoys exploring natural wonders in the U.S., Central America, and Mexico. Her passions include reading, photography, gardening, and recreating habitats for bees and butterﬂies in the backyard of her cozy 1950s home, where she loves spending time with her granddaughter and children. Mrs. Maureen continues to lead ChiCeLaCu while also focusing on ChiCeLaCu Publications, her "new baby," as she affectionately calls this new venture!

LITERACY MATERIALS INSPIRED BY AND CREATED FOR OUR STUDENTS

In our continuous effort to foment a love of reading and support our young students in their literacy journey, ChiCeLaCu! is pleased to announce the creation of the ﬁrst of many publications to come. This effort builds upon decades of direct classroom experience and is motivated by a sincere desire to provide our students with materials that will support early literacy and inspire an appreciation and love for classic Latin American literature.

EARLY LITERACY FOR PRESCHOOLERS

CATEGORY:

GRAFOMOTRICIDAD 1 (TRAZOS

DE LÍNEAS RECTAS)

Grafomotricidad 1 is the first of a 3-part series designed to support handwriting readiness in preschoolers. This volume presents various exercises to help children trace and form proper strokes (horizontal, vertical, and diagonal) in sequential order and with progressive difficulty. The second volume focuses on curved lines, and the third on shapes, geometric figures, numbers, and letters. Also included are charming illustrations where students can color, trace, and learn the Spanish names of different animals. By drawing, coloring, and engaging in various pre-writing activities, preschoolers develop dexterity in their hands and fingers, thus taking their first steps into the beautiful world of handwriting.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMSY5ZY6 $15.99

Nivel: Pre-k Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 122

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798363961144

GRAFOMOTRICIDAD 1

(TRAZOS DE LÍNEAS RECTAS)

CATEGORY:

GRAFOMOTRICIDAD 2

(TRAZOS DE LÍNEAS CURVAS)

Grafomotricidad 2 is the second of a 3-part series designed to support handwriting readiness in preschoolers. This volume presents various exercises to help children trace and form proper strokes in sequential order and with progressive difficulty. This 2nd volume focuses on curved lines while Vol 1 presents straight lines and Vol. 3 shapes, geometric figures, numbers, and letters. Also included are charming illustrations where students can color, trace, and learn the Spanish names of different animals. By drawing, coloring, and with various pre-writing activities, preschoolers develop dexterity in their hands and fingers, thus taking their first steps into the beautiful world of handwriting.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVCWR5VB $13.99

PRESCHOOLERS

Nivel: Pre-k Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 110

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798370862137

GRAFOMOTRICIDAD 2

(TRAZOS DE LÍNEAS CURVAS)

3 1 2

GRAFOMOTRICIDAD 3

(NÚMEROS, ABECEDARIO Y FORMAS)

Grafomotricidad 3 is the last of a 3-part series designed to support handwriting readiness in preschoolers. This volume presents various exercises to help children trace and form proper strokes in sequential order and with progressive difficulty. This Vol. 3 shapes, geometric figures, numbers, and letters while 2nd volume focuses on curved lines and Vol 1 presents straight lines. Also included are charming illustrations where students can color, trace, and learn the Spanish names of different animals. By drawing, coloring, and with various pre-writing activities, preschoolers develop dexterity in their hands and fingers, thus taking their first steps into the beautiful world of handwriting.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C1JD9FJL $23.99

Nivel: Pre-k

Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 326

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

Alvaro Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798390294277

Triángulo

GRAFOMOTRICIDAD 3 (NÚMEROS, ABECEDARIO Y FORMAS)

CATEGORY:

GRAFOMOTRICIDAD

(NÚMEROS, VOCALES Y FORMAS)

This Grafomotricidad book, a condensed version of the comprehensive Grafomotricidad 3, is explicitly designed for ﬁrst-level preschoolers. It imparts essential knowledge of vowels, basic geometric shapes (circle, square, rectangle, and triangle), and numbers from one to ten, ensuring a solid educational foundation. Featuring delightful illustrations of characters and animals, this book encourages students to actively participate in their learning journey. They can paint, trace, and learn the names of different animals and objects. The book includes both color and black-and-white illustrations, allowing students to personalize their learning experience. Students can color, trace, and learn the Spanish names of different animals, fostering an interactive and engaging learning environment.

GRAFOMOTRICIDAD

(NÚMEROS, VOCALES Y FORMAS)

RECORTAR Y PINTAR ANIMALITOS

(EDADES 3-5)

"Recortar y pintar animalitos” is the ﬁrst of a series of cutting books with animal illustrations for preschool-age children. The illustrations, featuring the names of each animal in English and Spanish, make learning a fun and engaging experience. A second black-and-white illustration is also included for coloring and cutting, adding an element of play to the development of scissor skills.

Nivel: Pre-k

Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 174

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798877195882

RECORTAR Y PINTAR ANIMALITOS (EDADES 3-5)

1ST EDITION VOLS. 1-3

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

VOL. 1 - PRIMERA EDICIÓN

Silabario Fonético Vol. 1 is the first of 3 volumes designed to support children early on in their literacy journey. The series, comprising volumes 1-3, is recommended for children in preschool, kindergarten and first grade (ages 4-7) and is intended to support early literacy development by focusing on the phonetic sounds of the letters in Spanish. Silabario Fonético Vol. 1 presents the vowels and the consonants m, p, n, ñ, s, l, ll, d, and t. Children will move quickly and fluidly through activities and gain the confidence to advance to the more differentiated and complex letters and sounds in Volumes 2 and 3. Also important to note is that Silabario Fonético Vol.1 integrates cursive letters so that from the beginning, students learn to read both in print and cursive. It is available in 8.5” X 11” format for younger children (ages 4-6 ) as it is more visually attractive and easier to manipulate while they learn to read and write. The smaller 7.44” X 9.69” format is recommended for children 7-8 years of age. Developed by the Children’s Center for Language and Culture, Inc. (ChiCeLaCu!), the Silabario Fonético series was motivated by and based on many years of in-classroom experience with preschool and early elementary school-age children.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093RPTJ6G

$15.99

Nivel: Elementary Size: 7.44"x9.69"

Pages: 64

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798729081936

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

VOL. 1 - PRIMERA EDICIÓN

Silabario Fonético Vol. 1 is the first of 3 volumes designed to support children early on in their literacy journey. The series, comprising volumes 1-3, is recommended for children in preschool, kindergarten and first grade (ages 4-7) and is intended to support early literacy development by focusing on the phonetic sounds of the letters in Spanish. Silabario Fonetico Vol. 1 presents the vowels and the consonants m, p, n, ñ, s, l, ll, d, and t. Children will move quickly and fluidly through activities and gain the confidence to advance to the more differentiated and complex letters and sounds in Volumes 2 and 3. Also important to note is that Silabario Fonético Vol.1 integrates cursive letters so that from the beginning, students learn to read both in print and cursive. It is available in 8.5” X 11” format for younger children (ages 4-6 ) as it is more visually attractive and easier to manipulate while they learn to read and write. The smaller 7.44” X 9.69” format is recommended for children 7-8 years of age. Developed by the Children’s Center for Language and Culture, Inc. (ChiCeLaCu!), the Silabario Fonético series was motivated by and based on many years of in-classroom experience with preschool and early elementary school-age children.

1ST EDITION VOLS. 1-3

Nivel: Pre-k, Elementary Size: 8.5"x11"

Pages: 64

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798735419365

sa se si so su

oso

Susana sana masa paso piso

sapo peso

suma sopa mesa pesa

Susana ama a su oso

Mamá pasa su sopa

SILABARIO FONÉTICO VOL. 1

PRIMERA EDICIÓN

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

1ST EDITION VOLS. 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 37

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798463917218

CUADERNO DE EJERCICIOS DE ESCRITURA DEL SILABARIO FONÉTICO

VOL. 1 - PRIMERA EDICIÓN

This is the accompanying exercise book for Silabario Fonético Vol. 1 and is intended to help students learn to write in print and cursive while developing appropriate handwriting skills. This workbook focuses on letters m, p, n, ñ, s, l, ll, d, and t. Boy and girl cover options are available.

CATEGORY:

1ST EDITION VOLS. 1-3

CUADERNO DE EJERCICIOS DE ESCRITURA DEL SILABARIO FONÉTICO

VOL. 1 - PRIMERA EDICIÓN

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GZFFZLB

$9.99

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 37

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798549598782

SILABARIO FONÉTICO (7-9)

VOL. 2 - PRIMERA EDICIÓN

Silabario Fonético Vol 2 is the second of a 3 volume series designed to support children early on in their literacy journey. Recommended for children ages 7-9, the series supports early Spanish literacy development by focusing on the phonetic sounds of the alphabet. Silabario Fonético Vol 2 focuses on the letters r, rr, v, b, c, k. q, z, f, j, g, h, ch, x, y, and is the continuation of Silabario Fonético Vol 1, which covers the vowels and consonants m, p, n, ñ, s, l, ll, d and t. With this volume, students advance quickly through the reading process while focusing on the more complex and differentiated pronunciation and sounds. Ideal for children in kindergarten and 1st grade, this volume integrates cursive letters so that from the beginning, students learn to read and write both in print and cursive. Also included is the accompanying exercise book to continue practicing and developing handwriting skills. Available in format 11” X 8.5” for younger children ages 6-7 making it more visually attractive and easier to manipulate. The smaller 9.69” X 7.44” format is recommended for children (8-12) years of age. Developed by the Children’s Center for Language and Culture, Inc (ChiCeLaCu!), the Silabario Fonético series was motivated by and based on many years of in-classroom experience with preschool and early elementary school age children.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GRXPCJ1 $21.99

1ST EDITION VOLS. 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 7.44"x9.69"

Pages: 114

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798464426894

SILABARIO FONÉTICO VOL. 2 PRIMERA EDICIÓN

CATEGORY:

1ST EDITION VOLS. 1-3

CUADERNO DE EJERCICIOS DE ESCRITURA PARA SILABARIO FONÉTICO

VOL. 2 - PRIMERA EDICIÓN

This is the accompanying exercise book for Silabario Fonético Vol. 2, intended to help students learn to write in print and cursive while developing appropriate handwriting skills. This workbook focuses on letters s, r, rr, v, b, c, k, q, z, f, j, g, h, ch, x, and y. Boy and girl cover options are available.

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 44

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798549647442

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

1ST EDITION VOLS. 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 44

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798473278910

CUADERNO DE EJERCICIOS DE ESCRITURA PARA

2 - PRIMERA EDICIÓN

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GZK73XC $9.99

CATEGORY:

1ST EDITION VOLS. 1-3

CUADERNO DE EJERCICIOS

ESCRITURA PARA

This is the accompanying exercise book for Silabario Fonético Vol. 1 & 2, intended to help students learn to write in print and cursive while developing appropriate handwriting skills. This workbook focuses on letters m, p, n, ñ, s, l, ll, d, t, s, r, rr, v, b, c, k, q, z, f, j, g, h, ch, x, and y.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HHSC1ZR

$11.99

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 62

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798481257280

CATEGORY:

1ST EDITION VOLS. 1-3

Size: 7.44"x9.69"

Pages: 114

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798410900652

SILABARIO FONÉTICO VOL.

3 (SÍLABAS TRABADAS) PRIMERA EDICIÓN

Silabario Fonético Vol. 3 Sílabas Trabadas for Elementary School-Age Children. It is the third of a 3 volume series designed to support children early on in their literacy journey. The series supports early Spanish literacy development by focusing on the phonetic sounds of the alphabet. Silabario Fonético Vol. 3 focuses on "sílabas trabadas" or locked syllables: br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, tr, bl, cl, pl, ﬂ, gl and is the continuation of Silabario Fonético Vol. 1, which covers the vowels and consonants m, p, n, ñ, s, l, ll, d and t, and Silabario Fonético Vol. 2, which covers the vowels and consonants r, rr, v, b, c, k, q, z, f, j, g, h, ch, x, and y. This Spanish phonics book is ideal for children at the elementary school level and is recommended for children ages 7-12. Another unique aspect of this series is that students are introduced to both print and cursive from the beginning. Included is the accompanying exercise book so that children continue practicing and developing handwriting skills. Available in formats 11" X 8.5" for younger children (ages 7-8 ) and in 9.69" X 7.44" for children ages 9 and older. Developed by the Children's Center for Language and Culture, Inc. (ChiCeLaCu!), the Silabario Fonético series was motivated by and based on many years of in-classroom experience with preschool and early elementary school-age children.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WM2R8MY $21.99

SILABARIO FONÉTICO (SÍLABAS

TRABADAS) PRIMERA EDICIÓN

Silabario Fonético Vol. 3 is the third of a 3 volume series designed to support children early on in their literacy journey. Recommended for children ages 7-12, the series supports early Spanish literacy development by focusing on the phonetic sounds of the alphabet. Silabario Fonético Vol. 3 focuses on the "stuck syllables: br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, tr, bl, cl, pl, ﬂ, gl" and is the continuation of Silabario Fonético Vol. 1, which covers the vowels and consonants m, p, n, ñ, s, l, ll, d and t, and Silabario Fonético Vol. 2, which covers the vowels and consonants r, rr, v, b, c, k. q, z, f, j, g, h, ch, x and y. With this volume, students advance quickly through the reading process while focusing on even more complex and differentiated pronunciation and sounds. Ideal for children in kindergarten and 1st grade, this volume integrates cursive letters so that from the beginning, students learn to read and write both in print and cursive. Also included is the accompanying exercise book to continue practicing and developing handwriting skills. Available in format 11” X 8.5” for younger children (ages 7-8) making it more visually attractive and easier to manipulate. The smaller 9.69” X 7.44” format is recommended for children (ages 9-12). Developed by the Children’s Center for Language and Culture, Inc (ChiCeLaCu!), the Silabario Fonético series was motivated by and based on many years of in-classroom experience with preschool and early elementary school age children.

SILABARIO FONÉTICO (SÍLABAS TRABADAS)

PRIMERA EDICIÓN

VOL. 3

1ST EDITION VOLS. 1-3

CUADERNO DE EJERCICIOS DE ESCRITURA PARA

This is the accompanying exercise book for Silabario Fonético Vol. 3, intended to help students learn to write in print and cursive while developing appropriate handwriting skills. This workbook focuses on stuck syllables br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, tr, bl, cl, pl, ﬂ and gl.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVDYCS9Z

$9.99

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 41

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798427172875

EARLY LITERACY SILABARIO FONÉTICO COMPLETO

(1ST EDITION)

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

COMPLETO (EDADES 7-10)

APRENDIENDO A LEER Y ESCRIBIR PRIMERA EDICIÓN

The Complete Silabario Fonético includes all the letters of the alphabet and is a compilation of the original series Silabario Fonético Volumes 1, 2, & 3. Its purpose is to help students learn and recognize the sounds of letters and begin to read with correct pronunciation. It includes poetry by young writers and well known Latin American poets such as Amado Nervo, Antonio Machado, Rubén Darío, Federico García Lorca, among others. This Spanish phonics book is ideal for children at the elementary school level and is recommended for children ages 7-10. It integrates cursive letters so that from the beginning, students learn to read and write both in print and cursive. This volume is accompanied by two workbooks sold separately: one with suplemental actvities and another with writing exercises.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ88HKCF $26.99

CATEGORY:

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

COMPLETO

1ST EDITION

SILABARIO

FONÉTICO

COMPLETO (EDADES 7-10) PRIMERA EDICIÓN

Escriba en el recuadro la palabra correcta y colorea los dibujos. (mamá, Memo, mimo, monte, mundo)

CUADERNO DE ACTIVIDADES COMPLETO (EDADES 7-10)

MATERIAL DE APOYO DEL SILABARIO FONÉTICO - PRIMERA EDICIÓN

The accompanying exercise book to Silabario Fonético Aprendiendo a Leer y Escribir is intended to help students practice applying the phonetic sounds to words through various activities that include, matching, coloring, writing, and dictation. Students are building vocabulary as they learn to sound out words in Spanish. Ideal for children in elementary school ages 7-10.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4RHRGF $20.99

COMPLETO 1ST EDITION

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 502

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798355737641

EARLY LITERACY SILABARIO FONÉTICO (2ND EDITION)

BLOQUES 1-3

CATEGORY:

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

APRENDIENDO A LEER Y ESCRIBIR BLOQUE 1 - SEGUNDA EDICIÓN

A second and improved edition of ChiCeLaCu’s ﬁrst Silabario Fonético Series, the Silabario Fonético Bloque 1 is designed with kindergarten and elementary school age children in mind. Organized in 3 blocks, this series supports early Spanish literacy development by focusing on the phonetic sounds of the alphabet. This is the 1st of a 3 block series and presents vowels and consonants m, p, n, ñ, s, l, ll, d and t. Recommended for all children at the intial stages of their Spanish literacy journey, the Silabarios integrate cursive letters so that from the beginning, students learn to read and write both in print and cursive. By the end of the book, students will be able to read simple sentences and small paragraphs containing these letters. This volume is accompanied by a workbook of fun activities which is sold separately.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4FWB4X $12.99

2ND EDITION BLOQUES 1-3

Nivel: Kinder, Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 72

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798836826703

lla lle lli llo llu llama

semilla sillón silla sello

llena

ella olla llano lleno pollo

llama

pasillo

Ella llena la olla

La llama se llama Lola

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

APRENDIENDO

A LEER Y ESCRIBIR BLOQUE 1

SEGUNDA EDICIÓN

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY SILABARIO FONÉTICO 2ND EDITION BLOQUES 1-3

CUADERNO DE ACTIVIDADES

PARA SILABARIO FONÉTICO

APRENDIENDO A LEER Y ESCRIBIR

1 - SEGUNDA EDICIÓN

In this accompanying workbook to Silabario Fonético Bloque 1, children will practice recognizing different syllables through various activities including coloring, cutting and pasting, matching images to corresponding syllables, and teacher or parent- lead dictation. Children enjoy these fun and simple activities that not only help them to learn the sound of the letters but also build vocabulary. A wonderful tool for teachers and parents alike!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4M4BFC $10.99

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 142

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798836835415

CATEGORY:

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

APRENDIENDO A LEER Y ESCRIBIR BLOQUE 2 - SEGUNDA EDICIÓN

A second and improved edition of ChiCeLaCu’s ﬁrst Silabario Fonético Series, the Silabario Fonético Bloque 2 is designed with elementary school children in mind. Organized in 3 blocks, this series supports early Spanish literacy development by focusing on the phonetic sounds of the alphabet. This is the 2nd of a 3 block series and presents vowels and the consonants r, rr, v, b, c, q, z, f, j, g, ch, x, and y. Recommended for children in early elementary school and those with a beginner literacy level, students are also introduced to well-know Latin American poets. This silabario integrates cursive letters so that from the beginning, students learn to read and write both in print and cursive.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHQYM117 $14.99

2ND EDITION BLOQUES 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 114

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798838064646

SILABARIO FONÉTICO APRENDIENDO

A LEER Y ESCRIBIR BLOQUE 2 SEGUNDA EDICIÓN

ca co cu a o u o

CUADERNO DE ACTIVIDADES PARA SILABARIO FONÉTICO BLOQUE 2 - SEGUNDA EDICIÓN

In this accompanying workbook to Silabario Fonético Bloque 2, children will practice recognizing different syllables through various activities including coloring, cutting and pasting, matching images to corresponding syllables, and teacher or parent- lead dictation. Children enjoy these fun and simple activities that not only help them to learn the sounds of the letters but also build vocabulary. A wonderful tool for teachers and parents alike!

2ND EDITION BLOQUES 1-3

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ6XSQ9R $13.99 CATEGORY:

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 262

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798844035890

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

COMPLETO APRENDIENDO A LEER Y ESCRIBIR BLOQUE 3 - SEGUNDA EDICIÓN

A second and improved edition of ChiCeLaCu’s ﬁrst Silabario Fonético Series, the Silabario Fonético Bloque 3 is designed with elementary school children in mind. Organized in 3 blocks, this series supports early Spanish literacy development focusing on the phonetic sounds of the alphabet. This is the third of a 3 block series and focuses on "sílabas trabadas" or locked syllables: br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, tr, bl, cl, pl, ﬂ, gl and is the continuation of Silabario Fonético Bloque 1, which covers the vowels and consonants m, p, n, ñ, s, l, ll, d and t, and Silabario Fonético Bloque 2, which covers the vowels and consonants r, rr, v, b, c, k, q, z, f, j, g, h, ch, x, and y.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4SRG9M $13.99

CATEGORY:

2ND EDITION BLOQUES 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 104

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798838067678

frase fra fre fri fro fru frío

Francia frágil frescura

freír frontera frío fresa fruta

Hoy hace mucho frío.

Voy a la frontera de Francia.

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

APRENDIENDO

A LEER Y ESCRIBIR BLOQUE 3

SEGUNDA EDICIÓN

bro bri bró Bra BRASIL

LIBRO

2nd Edition Bloques 1-3

CUADERNO DE ACTIVIDADES

PARA SILABARIO FONÉTICO BLOQUE 3 -

SEGUNDA EDICIÓN

In this accompanying workbook to Silabario Fonético Bloque 3, children will practice recognizing different syllables through various activities including coloring, cutting and pasting, matching images to corresponding syllables, and teacher or parent-lead dictation. Ideal for children in elementary school who are learning to read, students enjoy these fun and simple activities that not only help them to learn the sounds of the letters but also build vocabulary. A wonderful tool for teachers and parents alike!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4M4BF8 $11.99

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 162

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: William Santamaría Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798351328140

EARLY LITERACY SILABARIO FONÉTICO COMPLETO

2ND EDITION

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

COMPLETO (7 A 12 AÑOS) SEGUNDA EDICIÓN

The Complete Silabario Fonético includes all the letters of the alphabet and is a compilation of the original series Silabario Fonético Volumes 1, 2, & 3. Its purpose is to help students learn and recognize the sounds of letters and begin to read with correct pronunciation. It includes poetry by young writers and well known Latin American poets such as Amado Nervo, Antonio Machado, Rubén Darío, Federico García Lorca, among others. This Spanish phonics book is ideal for children at the elementary school level and is recommended for children ages 7-12. It integrates cursive letters so that from the beginning, students learn to read and write both in print and cursive. This volume is accompanied by two workbooks sold separately: one with suplemental actvities and another with writing exercises.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4M4B9P $26.99

2ND EDITION

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 282

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798351744230

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

COMPLETO (7 A 12 AÑOS) SEGUNDA

EDICIÓN

A 12 AÑOS) SEGUNDA EDICIÓN

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4MFG8L $20.99

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 502

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: William Santamaría Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798351956282

A 9 AÑOS) SEGUNDA EDICIÓN

This is the accompanying handwriting practice book for Silabario Fonético (Completo) Aprendiendo a Leer y Escribir. It is intended to help students practice writing in print and cursive while developing appropriate handwriting skills. Ideal for ages 7-9, this workbook covers all the letters and letter combinations included in the complete Silabario Fonético.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4R45M7

$9.99

2ND EDITION

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 66

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798351799926

ACTIVITY BOOKS ¡A COLOREAR!

Editor e idea original Maureen Santamaría Ilustrado por Alvaro Umaña Barrera y William Santamaría

Spanish Activity Book (Ages 4-10)

CATEGORY: ACTIVITY BOOKS

COLOREAR!

Nivel: Kinder, Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 178

Teacher:

Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798540988032

¡A COLOREAR! A SPANISH ACTIVITY BOOK

(AGES 6-10)

VERTICAL / COVER FULL COLOR

This book in a portrait format contains posters in black and white in Spanish. ¡A Colorear! is an interactive educational tool designed to expand children’s Spanish vocabulary through fun activities such as coloring, cutting, building, and assembling. Available in portrait or landscape orientation, the book contains a variety of topic-speciﬁc posters perfect for children ages 6 to 10. Topics include: all about me, my family, when I grow up (professions), zoo animals, farm animals, seasons, fruits and vegetables, and the market. Also included is a section speciﬁc to verbs ending in AR, ER, and IR as well as irregular verbs. A unique feature of this activity book is its manipulative activities, where children can create faces, dress up paper dolls, and build a house using a basic building blueprint (instructions included). A delightful book full of charming posters rich with Spanish vocabulary perfect for any child or parent who wants to learn Spanish!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GZKPFSB $11.99

Editor e idea original Maureen Santamaría Ilustrado por Alvaro Umaña Barrera y William Santamaría

Spanish Activity Book (Ages 4-10)

CATEGORY: ACTIVITY BOOKS ¡A COLOREAR!

¡A COLOREAR! A SPANISH ACTIVITY BOOK

(AGES 6-10)

HORIZONTAL / COVER FULL COLOR

¡A Colorear! is an interactive educational tool designed to expand children’s Spanish vocabulary through fun activities such as coloring, cutting, building, and assembling. Available in portrait or landscape orientation, the book contains a variety of topic-speciﬁc posters perfect for children ages 6 to 10. Topics include: all about me, my family, when I grow up (professions), zoo animals, farm animals, seasons, fruits and vegetables, and the market. Also included is a section speciﬁc to verbs ending in AR, ER, and IR as well as irregular verbs. A unique feature of this activity book is its manipulative activities, where children can create faces, dress up paper dolls, and build a house using a basic building blueprint (instructions included). A delightful book full of charming posters rich with Spanish vocabulary perfect for any child or parent who wants to learn Spanish!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFS98ZB $11.99

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 178

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798541058840

Spanish Activity Book (Ages 4-10)

Alvaro Umaña Barrera y William Santamaría

Editor e idea original Maureen Santamaría Ilustrado por

CATEGORY: ACTIVITY BOOKS

¡A COLOREAR!

¡A COLOREAR! A SPANISH ACTIVITY BOOK (AGES 7-10) VERTICAL

- COVER AUTUM B/W

Nivel: Elementary

Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 94

Teacher:

Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798471713758

This book in a landscape format contains posters in black and white in Spanish. This interactive book is designed to increase a child’s Spanish vocabulary through coloring, tracing, cutting, and building. Ideal for children ages 7–10, topics covered include school, self, family, friends, school, fruits and vegetables, animals, professions and trades, seasons, and more. Among its many fun activities, this book contains a house plan where children assemble windows and doors to make their very own house. Learn Spanish with ¡A Colorear!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HHKNPX4 $9.99

CATEGORY: ACTIVITY BOOKS

COLOREAR!

¡A COLOREAR! A SPANISH

ACTIVITY BOOK (AGES 4-6) HORIZONTAL - COVER AUTUM B/W

Learn Spanish with ¡A Colorear!, an interactive book intended to increase a child’s Spanish vocabulary through coloring, tracing, cutting, and building. Ideal for children ages 4-6, topics covered include: seasons, school, friends, family, professions, and trades. It is available in a large horizontal format to make drawing and tracing easier for small hands. Included in the many activities is a house plan where children draw ﬂoors and assemble windows and doors.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HG58KH1 $9.99

Nivel: Pre-k, Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 94

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798471690769

Escribe en las líneas el verbo conjugado en primera persona del singular (Yo)

- Abrir

- Aplaudir

- Cubrir - Competir

- Dormir

- Escribir

- Sonreir

- Subir

Me llamo:

¡A

VOCABULARY SPANISH VERB CUT-OUTS

SPANISH VERB CUT OUTS FOR

KIDS (AGES 6-10) INFINITIVE FORM (ar, er, ir)

Students will learn over 200 different Spanish verbs through descriptive and charming images. Designed as flashcards to be cut out, this collection introduces students to AR, ER, and IR verbs in the infinitive form and conjugated in the first person singular (Yo). Ideal for children ages 6 to 10, students, teachers, and parents can apply various memorization strategies to present and practice new vocabulary.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HJD3QBK $19.99

CATEGORY: VOCABULARY SPANISH VERB CUT OUTS

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 98

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798472975292

SPANISH VERB CUT-OUTS PRESENT TENSE CONJUGATIONS (YO)

AGES 5-10

Students will build vocabulary and begin conjugating Spanish verbs with the help of descriptive and charming images. Designed as cutouts to be made into ﬂashcards, students will practice conjugating verbs ending in AR, ER, and IR in the ﬁrst person present tense singular (Yo). Ideal for children ages 5 to 10, students, teachers, and parents can apply various memorization strategies to present and practice new vocabulary.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VWPMNB2 $23.99

CATEGORY: VOCABULARY SPANISH VERB CUT OUTS

Nivel: Kinder, Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 156

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798843456887

SPANISH VERB CUT-OUTS

TENSE CONJUGATIONS (YO) AGES 8-12

Students will build vocabulary and begin conjugating Spanish verbs with the help of descriptive and charming images. Designed as cutouts to be made into ﬂashcards, students will practice conjugating verbs ending in AR, ER, and IR in the ﬁrst person past tense singular (Yo). Ideal for children ages 8 to 12, students, teachers, and parents can apply various memorization strategies to present and practice new vocabulary.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJC4SPPN

$15.99

CATEGORY: VOCABULARY

SPANISH VERB CUT OUTS

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 156

Teacher:

Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798838766915

Abastecer

Acoger

Aprender

Aparecer

SPANISH VERB CUT-OUTS PRESENT TENSE CONJUGATIONS (AGES

7-12)

Improve Spanish vocabulary with the fun and interactive tool Spanish Verb Cut-Outs with Conjugations. The second of a Spanish verb series, this book is arranged alphabetically and presents over 200 verbs and its conjugations through descriptive and charming illustrations. It contains four verb illustrations per page with simple translations, sample sentences, and conjugations on the back. Designed as ﬂash cards, parents and teachers can apply many strategies to learn and apply AR, ER and IR verbs in singular and plural forms of the present tense. Ideal for ages 7-12, children enjoy cutting out and laminintiating their very own Spanish ﬂashcards to use in a variety of memorization activities.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VWPMNB2 $17.99

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 120

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798786594844

Reír=Tolaugh

Yo merío delosproblemas.Ilaughatproblems.

Yorío Túríes

Él/Ellaríe Ustedríe

Nosotrosreímos Vosotrosreís

Ustedes rien

Ellos/Ellasríen

Recibir= To receive

Yo recibo regalos. I receive gifts. Yo recibo Tú recibes

Él/Ella recibe Usted recibe

Nosotros recibimos Vosotros recibís

Ustedes reciben

Ellos/Ellas reciben

CATEGORY: VOCABULARY SPANISH VERB CUT OUTS

SPANISH VERB CUT-OUTS PAST TENSE CONJUGATIONS

(AGES 7-12)

Students will learn over 200 different Spanish verbs with the help of descriptive and charming images. Designed as cut-outs to be used as flashcards, students can practice verbs ending in AR, ER, and IR in the infinitive and conjugated in the first person past-tense singular (Yo).

Ideal for children ages 7 to 12, students, teachers, and parents can apply various memorization strategies to present and practice new vocabulary.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRQ2T $17.99

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 122

Teacher:

Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798807704702

MI LIBRO DE SUSTANTIVOS, ADJETIVOS

MI LIBRO DE ESPAÑOL

VOL. 1, VOL. 2.

CATEGORY: SUSTANTIVOS VOL. 1

MI LIBRO DE SUSTANTIVOS

VOL 1 / EDADES 5-10

This Sustantivos (Nouns) book is part of a series on adjectives and nouns in Spanish aimed at children. The book contains pictures and sentences containing adjectives in both English and Spanish. With charming and fun illustrations, students can also color, trace, and read the sentences. This book is aimed at children between 5 and 10 years old and is a great tool to expand Spanish vocabulary. It can be used by older children in elementary school. Combined with the Adjectives and Verbs book, this material is excellent for beginner and intermediate level students to speak and write using a broader vocabulary.

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798860486928

CATEGORY: ADJETIVOS

ADJETIVOS

EDADES 5-10

This Adjetivos book is part of a series on adjectives and nouns in Spanish aimed at children. The book contains pictures and sentences containing adjectives in both English and Spanish. With charming and fun illustrations, students can also color, trace, and read the sentences. This book is aimed at children between 5 and 10 years old and is a great tool to expand Spanish vocabulary. It can be used by older children in elementary school. Combined with the Nouns and Verbs book, this material is excellent for beginner and intermediate level students to speak and write using a broader vocabulary.

Pages: 122

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

William Santamaria

ISBN: 9798864271049

ADJETIVOS VOL. 1

ADJETIVOS Y SUSTANTIVOS

EDADES 5-10

This Adjetivos y Sustantivos (Adjectives and Nouns) book is part of a series on adjectives and nouns in Spanish aimed at children. The book contains pictures and sentences containing adjectives in both English and Spanish. With charming and fun illustrations, students can also color, trace, and read the sentences. This book is aimed at children between 5 and 10 years old and is a great tool to expand Spanish vocabulary. It can be used by older children in elementary school. Combined with the Nouns and Verbs book, this material is excellent for beginner and intermediate level students to speak and write using a broader vocabulary.

CATEGORY: ADJETIVOS Y SUSTANTIVOS

VOL. 1

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798867945428

ADJETIVOS Y SUSTANTIVOS VOL. 1

CATEGORY:

MI LIBRO DE ESPAÑOL

VOL. 1

Mi Libro de Español offers an introductory Spanish course that makes communication in Spanish a natural, personalized, and rewarding experience. The book is designed to cater to individual learning styles, providing all the elements for an introductory-level course in three volumes. The topic-based lessons are designed to build vocabulary, thus improving each student's speaking, reading, and writing skills. This book, Volume 1, integrates information on vowels, the alphabet, greetings, forms, class objects, cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, days of the week, months of the year, and seasons. The book is designed so that students learn and gain a profound sense of accomplishment as they progress through the lessons, inspiring them to continue their learning journey.

VOL. 1

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5"x11"

Pages: 134

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798339458838

CATEGORY:

MI LIBRO DE ESPAÑOL

VOL. 2

Mi Libro de Español Vol. 2 offers an introductory Spanish course with topic-based lessons to build vocabulary, improving each student's speaking, reading, and writing skills. This practical black-and-white book integrates information about family, school, nouns (animals, things, and persons), clothes, the human body, adjectives, regular verbs (Ar, Er, Ir) with the conjugations, the verb “to be,” with its essential forms, conjugations, and functions, also professions, numbers, and hours. The last pages include bingo for optional playing or cut out to review and memorize the vocabulary, making it a convenient learning tool.

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5"x11"

Pages: 272

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798303963337

1st Edition

2nd Edition

El placer de leer!!

EL PLACER DE LEER

A MARGARITA DEBAYLE

A MARGARITA

(SPANISH EDITION KINDLE)

A beautiful adaptation of Ruben Dario’s “A Margarita Debayle”. This magniﬁcently and richly illustrated children’s book takes the reader to a magical place where fantasy, curiosity and love abound. Girls and boys will be captivated by the beautiful story of a mischievous little princess who steals a star from the heavens while adults will delight in the childhood memories conjured up in this exquisite classic Latin American poem. Created by natives of Chinandega, Nicaragua, this adaptation and accompanying illustrations perfectly capture the subtle intricacies of the poem and of Corinto Bay and Cardon Island, where Ruben Dario wrote the sonorous verses surely inspired by the sea breezes, the volcanoes and the nights full of stars. Have you smelled the fragrant Azahar ﬂower? Have you seen a kiosko de Malaquita or un manto de tisu? Children will be transported to a world of kings and princesses and enchanted by the musical quality of each and every Spanish verse. This book, inspired by and created for all children but particularly for those living in Nicaragua, is a delightful introduction to the classic poetry of Ruben Dario, one of Latin America’s greatest poets. A perfect bedtime story and ideal for parents wishing to instill in their children an appreciation for Latin American literature and the rich Spanish language. Readers can choose between two paperback covers: Margarita Gazing at the Stars and Margarita and Her Father, the King.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFTQP8L $12.99

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.25" x 8.25"

Pages: 40

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798739238399

"A Margarita Debayle" is considered one of the greatest and most beautiful poems in all of Spanish literature. It was written by the Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío in 1908.

A MARGARITA (SPANISH EDITION) KING VERSION

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFTQP8L $12.99

EL PLACER DE LEER

A MARGARITA DEBAYLE

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.25" x 8.25"

Pages: 40

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798748275828

A MARGARITA

(SPANISH EDITION) 2ND EDITION

A beautiful adaptation of Rubén Dario’s "A Margarita Debayle, this magniﬁcently and richly illustrated children’s book takes the reader to a magical place where fantasy, curiosity, and love abound. Girls and boys will be captivated by the beautiful story of a mischievous little princess who steals a star from the heavens. At the same time, adults will delight in the childhood memories conjured up in this exquisite classic Latin American poem. Created by natives of Chinandega, Nicaragua, this 2nd edition with updated illustrations perfectly captures the subtle intricacies of the poem and of Corinto Bay and Cardon Island, where Ruben Dario wrote the sonorous verses, surely inspired by the sea breezes, the volcanoes, and the nights full of stars. It is a perfect bedtime story and ideal for parents wishing to instill an appreciation for Latin American literature and the rich Spanish language in their children.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGYYBHW2 $17.99

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 59

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798856228204

(Margarita, Fragmento)

RUBÉN DARÍO

CHICELACU’S PUBLICATIONS

ChiCeLaCu's Publications comprises a cadre of outstanding, dedicated, and innovative general education and art teachers, illustrators, and designers. The books have a long and reliable process, from planning to creating sketches and drawings by hand. Every image is digitalized in different programs, and every book is tested in the classroom with students of various ages before publication. Every year we make a new edition basis on the experience in the school, and a careful bilingual review from the staff is made. The Nicaragua illustrators team works harder and sometimes under challenging conditions and with great dedication to have all the material on time. Fifteen years of bilingual educational experience in the Children’s Center for Language and Culture, Inc. (a.k.a.ChiCeLaCu!) has been the basis for making books that teach students to learn and write. Our readers are done by experienced teachers, tested directly in the classroom, and dedicated to children and parents who would like to support their children in learning how to read and write in Spanish.

MR. ALVARO UMAÑA

ART TEACHER, ILLUSTRATOR, AND DESIGNER

A native of Nicaragua, Mr. Umaña began developing his artistic ability at a very young age. While his expertise as an architect for the past 18 years has focused on technical design and drawings, his true passion lies in drawing as an artistic expression. As ChiCeLaCu!’s principal illustrator and designer, he has developed a series of educational materials currently in use across several programs. Part of ChiCeLaCu!’s online teaching staff, he ﬁnds great enjoyment and fulﬁllment in imparting his knowledge and expertise to a new generation of learners with basic tools like paper and pencil. He believes that in a highly digital world, a bit of art can help refresh young minds. Mr. Alvaro has taken many pencil portraits and art courses and loves to draw by hand, mainly in graphite. He completed high school in Cuba in 1991 and graduated as a Naval Construction Technician from La Habana, Cuba’s Instituto Politécnico Naval Aracelio Iglesias Díaz. In 1998, he received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the Universidad Nacional de Engineering in Managua, Nicaragua. He loves to spend time with family, and in his free time, he enjoys drawing landscapes and portraits of friends and family. A talented, resilient, and optimistic individual, he has been an active member of the National Association of Multiple Sclerosis in Nicaragua for the past 25 years.

MR. MARLON UMAÑA

ART TEACHER AND ILLUSTRATOR

Born in Nicaragua, Mr. Marlon Umaña graduated with a civil engineering degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Chinandega, Nicaragua. He has participated in many housing, school, and street infrastructure projects. His interest in drawing began at a very early age. By age 16, he enrolled in Nicaragua’s School of Plastic Arts, where, in addition to honing and perfecting his drawing skills, he learned to sculpt with clay, oil, charcoal, and paper mache. As part of ChiCeLaCu!’s design and illustration team, he is involved in developing educational materials, including the center’s first children’s picture book. Mr. Umaña currently teaches ChiCeLaCu!’s online Cartoon Workshop, where he finds great joy in sharing his skill with students ages 7 to 11. He is a dedicated teacher who prepares daily resources for his students and makes his classes enjoyable and engaging, instilling in them a love of art. Reading historical novels, drawing, and spending time with his three daughters, wife, and mother are among his favorite activities. He enjoys cooking traditional food for his family and riding his motorcycle along the Pacific Ocean.

MR. WILLIAM SANTAMARÍA

ILLUSTRATOR

Mr. William Santamaría Tercero is a young illustrator born in Managua, Nicaragua. His interest in art began when William was eight years old, practicing on any surface available. His formal training began in 2007 at the Rodrigo Peñalba School of Plastic Arts, where William learned and perfected the use of light and shadow on paper and digital media. Two years later, he joined the world of grafﬁti, using spray paints, paint, bristles, and brushes, further improving his drawing techniques. In 2020, William graduated with a degree in graphic design from the Polytechnic University of Nicaragua. Digital illustration caught his interest after graduation, and he independently perfected his craft using Illustrator and Photoshop. Mr. Santamaria currently dedicates a large part of his time to ChiCeLaCu as a member of its team of illustrators, contributing to the creation of images for various educational materials. A patient, dedicated, and creative illustrator, he loves drawing in his spare time and going on long walks with his three charming dogs.