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Hello! We are Nana & Nina, authors of bilingual children's books. Come and see our latest publications! Haciendo Olas-Making Waves .  Hola! Somos Nana & Nina, autoras de libros bilingües para niños.  Ven a ver nuestra más reciente publicación!

Nana and Nina are twin sisters, born and raised in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. Although they have decided to use the pseudonym Nana & Nina in their literary works for simplicity, their real names are Joanne López Ponzio and Caroll López Beltrán. Joanne (Nana) has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez, while Caroll (Nina) has a Bachelor's Degree in International Trade, from the University of Puerto Rico, in Humacao, and a master's degree in Maritime Logistics from Maine Maritime Academy. Both have been working in their professional fields for several years, Nana in Philadelphia, and Nina between Miami and Puerto Rico. They decided to take some time away from work to raise their children, and this is where the idea of creating a world of bilingual stories was born.


In 2022, their first book, "Haciendo Olas- Making Waves" won best translation from Spanish to English at the International Latino Book Awards in Los Angeles, California and won the award for best bilingual book with their publishing house Babidi-Bú in Barcelona, Spain. That same year, they published a second bilingual book, widely welcomed by diaspora families, titled "Mi familia es de Puerto Rico - My family is from Puerto Rico" with the Puerto Rican publisher, Editorial Raíces. This book was awarded in 2023 at the Intertaional Latino Book Awards with the second-place award for the best translation from Spanish to English. Also, that same year they successfully self-published their third book titled: Maximiliano, siempre seras lo maximo-Maximiliano, you will always be the greatest.
 

Follow them on Facebook (MundoNanaNina) and Instagram (mundo_nana_nina) to support them in their literary journey. For any inquiries, please contact them at nananinalopez@gmail.com .
 

Hello! We are Nana & Nina, authors of bilingual children's books. Come and see our latest publications! Haciendo Olas-Making Waves .  Hola! Somos Nana & Nina, autoras de libros bilingües para niños.  Ven a ver nuestra más reciente publicación!
Hello! We are Nana & Nina, authors of bilingual children's books. Come and see our latest publications! Haciendo Olas-Making Waves .  Hola! Somos Nana & Nina, autoras de libros bilingües para niños.  Ven a ver nuestra más reciente publicación!

Everybody Loves Nana & Nina!

Hello! We are Nana & Nina, authors of bilingual children's books. Come and see our latest publications! Haciendo Olas-Making
Hello! We are Nana & Nina, authors of bilingual children's books. Come and see our latest publications! Haciendo Olas-Making Waves .  Hola! Somos Nana & Nina, autoras de libros bilingües para niños.  Ven a ver nuestra más reciente publicación!

Excellent book for the children living in the diaspora.Definitely a conversation piece to start talking with my kids about the culture , traditions and the things that I loved about my country. Love that it is written in two languages...

Child Care Expo Dept La Familia

Hello! We are Nana & Nina, authors of bilingual children's books. Come and see our latest publications! Haciendo Olas-Making Waves .  Hola! Somos Nana & Nina, autoras de libros bilingües para niños.  Ven a ver nuestra más reciente publicación!

Nana & Nina News Highlights

Interview Maximiliano, siempre serás lo maximo Telemundo PR 2024

Interview AquÍ  Estamos /Haciendo Olas 2022

Interview Mi Familia es de PR Telemundo PR 2022 

Interview Haciendo Olas Telemundo PR 2022

Babidi-Bu Awards 2022

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