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Irania Macias is an author, Biblio- Poetry Therapy Facilitator and educator who specializes in the subjects of arts integration in multicultural / bilingual populations, and the connections with literacy and mental health. For the past 27 years she has worked as an outreach program specialist for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library facilitating and creating programs for educational and clinical settings.

As an ardent supporter of schools, libraries, hospitals and cultural agencies, she has spoken in many arts, education and humanity base organizations promoting “out of the box” intercultural exchanges for social transformation.

Her book Chipi Chipis, Small Shells of the Sea/Chipi Chipi Caracolitos del Mar wan an International Reading Association Children’s Choice Award. She is also the author of Wings and Dreams: The Legend of Angel Falls. 

Irania is the founder of Criss Cross Mangosauce, arts integration organization that offers bilingual (English/Spanish) artistic programs for children and families in the US. Its mission is to bridge cultural differences through the performing arts and provide literacy strategies while increasing awareness of the Latino culture.

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