Meet Abuelita: Actress Christina Avila

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Meet Abuelita: Actress Christina Avila

FromThe Fina Mendoza Mysteries

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Sep 6, 2022

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There are two Fina in the Mendoza household: Fina, the 10-year-old detective in the U.S. Capitol, and her grandmother Abuelita. Actress Christine Avila brings Abuelita to life. Meet her in this bonuse episode.

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Sep 6, 2022

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It's "The West Wing" meets "Nancy Drew" - a podcast for little girls and political junkies. Legend says whoever sees the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill is cursed. Fina Mendoza, the 10-year old daughter of a congressman, just saw it. Can she save her family from “cat”astrophe? These are the Fina Mendoza Mysteries. www.finamendozamysteries.com

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Let Kids Vote! (part one): It’s a new school year for Fina Mendoza, another year of distance learning. Her teacher assigns a Genius Project, letting students pick the topic they’d like to research and present to the class. Since it's an election year and Fina’s... by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Losing is Democratic Part Two: How to explain the January 6th attack on the US Capitol to to kids by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Let Kids Vote (part two): It’s a new school year for Fina Mendoza, another year of distance learning. Her teacher assigns a Genius Project, letting students pick the topic they’d like to research and present to the class. Since it's an election year and Fina’s... by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Behind the Scenes of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries Podcast: Journalist Susan Valot interviews writer/producer Kitty Felde about the creative choices behind THE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES. The podcast is based on the award winning book "" by Kitty Felde. More information at the finamendozamysteries.com. by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Meet the Cast of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries: We asked the cast of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast to tell us a little more about their characters. The podcast is based on the award-winning book "" by Kitty Felde. More information at the finamendozamysteries.com. by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Christmas Traditions with the Mendoza Family: In this year of upended traditions, we check in with the Mendoza family as they remember their own favorite Christmas past. And we celebrate a Capitol Hill tradition: the lighting of the Capitol Christmas tree. Here's a to the 2020 Capitol Christmas... by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Thanksgiving with the Mendoza Family: Thanksgiving in California by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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S2; EPISODE 5 - Eagles Everywhere: Season Two: Episode 5 by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Fina's Coronavirus Diary: Fina Mendoza, the 10-year-old detective who lives on Capitol Hill, is stuck at home with her older sister Gabby and her father, a U.S. Congessman. Fina's class assignment is to keep an audio diary as a primary source for future historians, recording... by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Let Kids Vote!: a special election-themed bonus episode by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Bonus Episode: Dia de los Muertos: This Sunday and Monday, the first and second of November, are the Mexican holiday known as Dia de los Muertos – the Day of the Dead. It’s a celebration we include in The Fina Mendoza Mysteries as Fina and her older sister Gabby try to come to... by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead: Halloween isn't the only holiday celebrated at this time of year. In the Mexican Catholic tradition, families celebrate Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead - on All Saints and All Souls day with sugar skulls and picnics at the cemetery. Join Fina and... by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Losing is Democratic (Part One): How to talk to kids about the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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A Bonus Holiday Episode: Every family celebrates the holidays in their own special way. This year, we spend time with the Mendoza family during their first December in Washington, D.C. as they remember past celebrations and experience new traditions. We are busy taping... by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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A Preview of Season Two: State of the Union: Season 2 of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the book State of the Union, by , published by Chesapeake Press. You can get an autographed copy of State of the Union, at the website . That’s also where you can find out more about the... by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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SEASON TWO PREVIEW: Snowmageddon!: A preview of Season 2 of the Fina Mendoza Mysteries by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Mendoza Family: To thank you this Thanksgiving week, we're reprising our Thanksgiving episode of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast. Thank you for listening. Season two begins in late January. by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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SEASON TWO PREVIEW: The Mendoza Sisters: Gabby and Fina: a preview of season 2 by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Losing is Democratic Part One Bonus Episode: How do you explain the events of January 6th to children? This special 2-part episode is designed for teachers and parents to talk to young people about what happened and why and what larger lessons can be drawn from the attack on the U.S. Capitol.... by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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S2; EPISODE 10 - No More Church Shopping: Season Two: Episode 10 by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Steven Cuevas on Papa the Congressman: Steven Cuevas spends much of his time as a public radio journalist, interviewing politicians. In The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast, he plays a politician, Congressman Arturo Mendoza of California's 34th congressional district. Steven talks to... by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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S2; EPISODE 3 - Pigeon Peas and Sewing Lessons: Season 2: Episode 3 by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Losing is Democratic Part Two Bonus Episode: How do you explain the events of January 6th to children? This special 2-part episode is designed for teachers and parents to talk to young people about what happened and why and what larger lessons can be drawn from the attack on the U.S. Capitol.... by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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SEASON TWO PREVIEW: P is for Political Pundits: The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysteries in the U.S. Capitol. You can't do a political show in Washington DC without a political pundit. We have two of them on State of the... by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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S2; EPISODE 12 - Protesting 101: Season 2, Episode 12 by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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BONUS EPISODE: LOSING IS DEMOCRATIC: How to Talk to Your Kids About January 6th: The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysteries in the U.S. Capitol. After the attack on the Capitol on January 6th of last year, we saw the need to help parents and teachers talk... by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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Celebrating Dia de los Muertos: The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysteries in the U.S. Capitol...and teaching civics along the way. Join the Mendoza family as they celebrate not only Halloween, but also Dia... by The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
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