Cuentitos
Stories, crafts y comunidad for our littlest readers

Cuentitos is a storytime series from Latinos of Montclair. It brings children together with Latino authors, stories, and traditions, then brings those stories to life through hands-on creativity. Every edition pairs read-alouds with a themed craft and a chance to support local businesses, because a good story is best shared together.

Our First Cuentitos
Saturday, October 24 | 12–4 PM
The Hub, 60 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ

We're launching Cuentitos with a special partner: the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino.

🎨 Rincón Creativo | 12–4 PM
Each edition features a themed craft curated to the day's stories. This time it's with Natt's Treehouse, and every little artist leaves with an obra chiquita of their own.

📖 Storytime & Activities | 1–2 PM
Please, Pass the Tamales! by Silvia López, illustrated by Mirelle Ortega
My Sister's Quinceañera by Delia Ruiz, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri
After the stories, the Smithsonian's Young Ambassador leads book-inspired activities.

🛍️ Children's Vendors | 12–4 PM
Natt's Treehouse · byArticyn · Casa Spanglish · Insomnia Coffee Shop

Tickets: $5 per person (including children 4YO+) | Children under 3 free

Are you a children's author, or a family business that wants to join a future Cuentitos? Reach out via Hola@latinosofmontclair.org