Hi! ¡Hola!
My name is Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and I’m an award-winning storyteller.
I’m an experienced multicultural and bilingual author, speaker, and storyteller. As a traditionally published children’s book author, I work with students, teachers, and nonprofits to tell compelling stories that inspire readers and writers, through interactive author visits, encouraging manuscript critique services, and knowledgeable author development consultation.
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LOVE Takes Root
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is interviewed on The Donna Drake Show. She shares her books "Plátanos Are Love" and “The Bronx Is My Home.”
Plátanos Are Love is about two sisters learning how to make plátanos from their abuela. The themes of intergenerational relationships, the resistance of our ancestors, and food as a way of sharing love have translated into my work.
The Bronx Is My Home is a love letter to the Bronx and all the kids that call it home. It highlights the culture, sights, and food found in this amazing borough.
MY BOOKS!!! MIS LIBROS!!!
Since I was seven years old, I wanted to be an author, and now the time has come. I hope you enjoy my books!
A delicious picture book about the ways plantains shape Latinx culture, community, and family, told through a young girl’s experiences in the kitchen with her abuela.
Abuela says, “plátanos are love.”
I thought they were food.
But Abuela says they feed us in more ways than one.
With every pop of the tostones, mash of the mangú, and sizzle of the maduros, a little girl learns that plátanos are her history, they are her culture, and—most importantly—they are love.
Welcome to The Bronx, New York! A picture book celebration of hometown pride including the history, landscape, cuisines, cultures, and activities unique to this vibrant community.
There's only one place where you can see bodegas and businesses bustling on every street, taste the most delicious empanadas in the world, smell the salty sea air of Pelham Bay, and pet horses at the Bronx Equestrian Center. From sunrise to sunset, Santiago and Mami have many treasures to enjoy in their neighborhood on a beautiful Saturday, including colorful birds on the Siwanoy Trail and fresh cannolis on Arthur Avenue.
Enter the classroom in this joyful story of growth that will help new students find their voice. With Spanish words throughout the text, this radiant picture book is perfect for fans of Mango, Abuela, and Me.
On the first day of elementary school, Abuela soothes Gloriana’s nerves by telling her stories from their family home in la República Dominicana. But as soon as Gloriana enters the classroom, the tropical scenery crumbles and la música is replaced with English phrases she does not understand. When other kids approach her to play at recess, she freezes, uncertain about how to exist between her two homes, or how to make new friends between her two languages. Abuela recognizes echoes of her own immigration journey on this challenging day at school, and she gently guides Gloriana towards newfound confidence. This beautifully painted, imaginative picture book celebrates the magic of existing in-between, and the transformative power of self-soothing to build confidence.
Author Development Consultation Services & Manuscript Help
Publishing is mysterious and a competitive industry, which is why only 1% of submitted manuscripts are published. The good news is I am here to help you.
I offer one-on-one author development consultation services as well as feedback services on Picture Book Manuscripts and Query Letters to help you get an agent or editor.
Author Visits & Speaking Engagements
Do you want to offer an engaging and once-in-a-lifetime experience to your students?
Do you want to learn more about the writing process from a bestselling author?
Let’s talk book! With over 10 years of experience as a motivational speaker, I lead interactive and informative author visits for all ages and institutions.