Carmen Castillo Gilbert, PhD
Bilingual Children’s Picture Book Writer (English / Spanish)
Stories that celebrate language, culture, and heart—sprinkled with Spanish and made for young readers.
New Book Announcement
Ana-Ramona Makes Mr. Pérez Smile / Ana-Ramona Hace Sonreír Al Sr. Pérez
I’m thrilled to share that my new picture book, Ana-Ramona Makes Mr. Pérez Smile / Ana-Ramona Hace Sonreír Al Sr. Pérez, will be published by Lawley Publishing (Arizona). This is one of my favorite stories because it’s sprinkled with Spanish, making it a joyful bilingual read.
The hardcover and E-book release date is set for August 3, 2027
The paperback release is set for October 21, 2027
Books
A growing shelf of bilingual picture books—more details coming soon.
Born and raised in Panama and educated in American schools from kindergarten through PhD, I’m a bilingual, bi-cultural Panamanian American writer and longtime educator. I write bilingual picture books in English and Spanish, and I create Spanish teaching resources for educators. I love stories that help kids feel seen, curious, and connected.
Highlights
- 2014 — New Hampshire World Language Teacher’s Award
- 2015 — New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award
- 2019 — 12×12 Diversity Scholarship recipient
- 2025 — Valentiny Writing Contest — 3rd Prize
- 2014-Present — Featured seller of self-created Spanish teaching materials on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT)