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Luz Maria Mack is a Dominican American children's book author, filmmaker, and cultural educator dedicated to creating inclusive stories that celebrate diversity, empathy, and belonging. Inspired by her family and her daughter's early questions about identity and beauty, she creates bilingual and multicultural stories that empower children of all backgrounds to feel proud of who they are.Through her publishing platform, Inclusive Arts Media, Luz develops books, animations, and educational resources that center underrepresented voices and experiences. Her work highlights the beauty of Latino, Afro-Caribbean, and multicultural families while promoting social emotional learning and accessibility for young readers.I See Love was inspired by her cousin, whose experience navigating the world through touch, sound, and feeling became the heart of this story. The book encourages children to understand that love, connection, and joy can be experienced in many ways.Books like I See Love help empower children by allowing them to see families, traditions, and experiences that reflect their own lives in literature. Representation in children's books builds confidence, cultural pride, empathy, and a stronger sense of belonging for young readers.
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