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Daphne Rubin-Vega

Daphne Rubin-Vega is an award-winning Panamanian-American actress, dancer, and singer-songwriter. She originated the role of Mimi Marquez in Rent, and has been nominated twice each for the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award. As a narrator, she has read books by Julia Alvarez and Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez.

Books for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

This Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month (and beyond!), we’re celebrating authors, creators, and illustrators from the Hispanic and Latine community. Join us in uplifting their voices and stories by bringing them into your classroom. Find a full collection of Elementary School titles here.

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