Pass the Story On: Deadline Approaching for Spanish Storytime Training

Midwest Mujeres
Jul 19
2 min read

Build Your Career. Build Connection. Shape the Next Generation.

📚✨ Do you love storytelling? Want to make a difference in your community while earning income for your talents? The deadline is fast approaching to apply for the Spanish Storytime Training with Beyond the Page and Midwest Mujeres—a powerful opportunity to uplift bilingual voices in Dane County libraries. CLICK HERE TO APPLY! Deadline July 25!

past participant at Day of the Dead celebration at the Sun Prairie Library

📖 Why This Program Matters

Dane County’s public libraries have long been spaces for community, learning, and imagination. This is more than just a training—it’s about preserving culture, increasing representation, and sparking joy for the next generation.

🌟 Meet the Team Behind the Magic

Ricardo Marroquín – Mentor & Bilingual Storyteller (Dane County Library System)

“What excites me the most is sharing childhood nursery rhymes and songs with new bilingual storytellers—with the hope that future generations will continue to pass them down. Storytime is a joyful bridge between generations.”

Ricardo’s advice for first-timers?

“Have fun. If you make a mistake, make it laughable! Read the room and adapt—your audience will guide you.”

Ricardo promoting the Spanish Storytime Training Program

Ali Treviño-Murphy – Manager, Beyond the Page

“This program reflects our mission to support inclusive humanities programming across Dane County libraries. Language is how we connect, understand, and grow—whether it’s your first language or a bridge to a new culture.”

“We’re proud to support this initiative with both infrastructure and enthusiasm. If you’re curious, reach out—we want to hear from you!”

Participant reading a book to a group of children

🎓 What You’ll Gain

In collaboration with Midwest Mujeres, together we have designed this program to train, mentor, and launch the next wave of bilingual presenters. You’ll receive:

✅ 6-session training in storytelling, entrepreneurship, branding, and customer service.
🤝 A mentored apprenticeship with Ricardo Marroquín—observe, co-lead, and lead your own sessions.
🎓 A certification pathway leading to paid opportunities in Dane County public libraries.

This is not just about storytime—it’s about career-building, cultural connection, and being part of a movement to ensure all families see themselves in their public libraries.