our resources and research for our día de los muertos workshops

For over three decades, our family has dedicated itself to teaching, learning, and celebrating the living traditions of Día de Los Muertos. What began in our classrooms as small cultural lessons soon grew into full workshops—spaces where students, families, and educators could come together to explore the history, art, and meaning behind our traditions. We have always believed that education rooted in culture helps students see themselves reflected in their learning. Through our teaching and storytelling, we’ve worked to show that Dia de Los Muertos is not only beautiful—it’s valid, intellectual, and alive.

Our research is deeply personal and grounded in both scholarship and lived experience. From traveling to México to study the traditions of Día de Los Muertos—learning how Indigenous communities honored their loved ones long before colonization—to exploring how these practices evolved through time, our work bridges generations. It honors the oral histories passed down by our elders, the resilience of our people, and the power of education as a form of empowerment.

The resources shared here are part of what we have read and researched, and of course we have our own cultural experience as well. Please explore this Resource page to understand more about how we've gathered our knowledge. If something peaks your interest, all books are linked! 

For over three decades, our family has dedicated itself to teaching, learning, and celebrating the living traditions of Día de Los Muertos. What began in our classrooms as small cultural lessons soon grew into full workshops—spaces where students, families, and educators could come together to explore the history, art, and meaning behind our traditions. We have always believed that education rooted in culture helps students see themselves reflected in their learning. Through our teaching and storytelling, we’ve worked to show that Día de Los Muertos is not only beautiful—it’s valid, intellectual, and alive.

Our research is deeply personal and grounded in both scholarship and lived experience. From traveling to México to study the traditions of Día de Los Muertos—learning how Indigenous communities honored their loved ones long before colonization—to exploring how these practices evolved through time, our work bridges generations. It honors the oral histories passed down by our elders, the resilience of our people, and the power of education as a form of empowerment.

The resources shared here are part of what we have read and researched, and of course we have our own cultural experience as well. Please explore this Resource page to understand more about how we've gathered our knowledge. If something peaks your interest, all books are linked!