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Meditate & Reflect With Author and Therapist Cindy Montenegro

Salvadora Sosa Prieto, Administrative Clerk, Multilingual Collections,
Author and mental health therapist Cindy Montenegro and her book My Mind is a Mountain/Mi mente es una montaña

Cindy Montenegro is not only the author of My Mind is a Mountain/Mi mente es una montaña but is also a dedicated mental health therapist. Her creative vision draws inspiration from cherished childhood memories, a deep appreciation for nature, and a passion for mental health. Through her writing, Cindy hopes that her writing will inspire readers to celebrate and embrace the full spectrum of their emotions, no matter how big or small they may be!

Cindy shared, “Teaching children to talk about mental health from an early age is essential to healthy childhood development, but for many caregivers, it can be difficult to start this conversation at home.” Her bilingual book, My Mind is a Mountain/Mi mente es una montaña, stands as a bridge to discussions about emotions, celebrating mental health while providing a secure and empowering space for readers of all ages to explore their emotions.

Cindy’s advice to aspiring writers is to immerse yourself in both reading and writing. She says, "Your voice has the power to make others feel represented and inspired, so let your authentic self shine through in every sentence you write.”

Cindy’s bilingual books promote inclusivity and connectedness among readers. Her intention in writing a bilingual book was specifically to address the gap in conversations about mental health within multicultural homes. She hopes readers will feel represented and encouraged to discuss their experiences in the most comfortable language.

For Cindy, libraries are impactful in making education accessible to the public. Cindy states, "A great first step in promoting diversity within the library system is to integrate events or workshops that highlight different cultures and thoughtfully respond to community needs."

Cindy is having a great time sharing her book with the community through book readings and events that celebrate literature. She hopes to continue writing stories that promote mental health and the joy of reading.


We’re excited to announce that Cindy Montenegro will be one of the featured authors at the Los Angeles Libros Festival, a free bilingual book festival for the whole family celebrating stories and music from Latin America and the United States. L.A. Libros Fest will be streamed live on YouTube on Friday, September 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The Festival will be in-person at Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, September 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Cindy Montenegro, no solo es la autora de My Mind is a Mountain/Mi mente es una montaña, sino que también es terapeuta dedicada a la salud mental. Su visión creativa se inspira en recuerdos preciados de su infancia, un profundo aprecio por la naturaleza y su pasión por la salud mental. Cindy espera que su escritura inspire a los lectores a celebrar y abrazar todas sus emociones, sin importar cuán grandes o pequeñas sean.

Cindy nos compartió: “Enseñar a los niños a hablar sobre la salud mental desde una edad temprana es esencial para lograr un desarrollo infantil saludable, pero para muchos cuidadores puede ser difícil iniciar esta conversación en casa.” Su libro bilingüe, My Mind is a Mountain/Mi mente es una montaña, se erige como un puente para las discusiones sobre las emociones, celebra la salud mental y brinda un espacio seguro y empoderador para que los lectores exploren sus emociones.

El consejo de Cindy para los aspirantes a escritores es que se sumerjan tanto en la lectura como en la escritura. Ella dice: "Tu voz tiene el poder de hacer que los demás se sientan representados e inspirados, así que deja que tu autenticidad brille en cada oración que escribas."

Los libros bilingües de Cindy promueven la inclusión y la conexión entre los lectores. Su intención al escribir un libro bilingüe fue específicamente abordar la brecha en las conversaciones sobre la salud mental dentro de los hogares multiculturales. Ella espera que los lectores se sientan representados y bienvenidos a discutir sus experiencias en el idioma que se sientan más cómodos.

Para Cindy, las bibliotecas tienen un impacto en hacer que la educación sea accesible al público. Cindy afirma: “Un excelente primer paso para promover la diversidad dentro del sistema bibliotecario es integrar eventos o talleres que destacan diferentes culturas y respondan cuidadosamente a las necesidades de la comunidad”.

¡Cindy está feliz de poder compartir su libro con la comunidad a través de eventos que celebran la literatura! Ella espera continuar escribiendo historias que promuevan la salud mental y el placer por la lectura.


Estamos muy emocionados de anunciar que Cindy Montenegro será una de las autoras destacadas en Los Angeles Libros Festival, un festival bilingüe gratuito para toda la familia. Es una celebración de tradiciones escritas y orales, el festival ofrecerá cuentos y música de América Latina y Los Estados Unidos. L.A. Libros Fest será transmitido en vivo en YouTube el viernes 29 de septiembre, de 9 a.m. a 12 del mediodía. El Festival será en persona en la Biblioteca Central en el centro de Los Ángeles el sábado 30 de septiembre, de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m.


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