Kristy Placido
About
Kristy Placido is an accomplished teacher, presenter and author. She taught Spanish at all levels for 25 years, provides teacher training on Acquisition-Driven Instruction, and works for Wayside Publishing as a Developmental Editor. Kristy has presented at ACTFL, CSCTFL, MIWLA, and numerous other state and regional conferences. She is a popular author as well, having written numerous Comprehension-based™ Readers, teacher’s guides, ancillary materials and curricula for all levels. Kristy was the Michigan World Language Association High School Teacher of the Year in 2021.
Kristy's Programs
Esmeralda, la tortuguita marina
Newly hatched sea turtle Esmeralda faces many perils as she tries to find her way to the ocean!
Frida Kahlo
Biography of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, an icon of strength, courage, and audacity.
Robo en la noche
Makenna moves to Costa Rica and uncovers a dangerous and illegal bird trading scheme.
Nuits mystérieuses à Lyon
During a summer in France, Kevin escapes into a book and enters a world of long-ago adventures.
Émeraude, le bébé tortue marine
Newly hatched sea turtle Esmeralda faces many perils as she tries to find her way to the ocean!
Hasta la sepultura
Adriana follows a series of clues from Morocco, to Alcalá de Henares, to Salamanca, Spain where she goes underground to uncover an ancient mystery.
Mata la piñata
In this spoof of a horror story, a piñata comes to life and seeks revenge on teenage birthday party guests!
Noche de oro
In this sequel to Robo en la noche, 20 year old Makenna Parker returns to Costa Rica for more perilous adventures!
Noches misteriosas en Granada
During a summer in Spain, 18 year old Kevin escapes into a book and enters a world of long-ago adventures.
Vidas impactantes
Explore the fascinating stories of six influential and inspirational Spanish speakers.
Laritza
The choir director notices Honduran-American Laritza's singing talent, but the racist actions of some students creates an obstacle for achieving her goals.
Le Vol des oiseaux
When Nathalie's father takes a new job in Cameroon, she finds herself in the middle of a dangerous scheme.
Abejas exploradoras
The future of the bee colony depends on explorer bees Gabriela and Isabela.
Leyendas impactantes
These six Latin American traditional legends will captivate you!
Esmeralda, die kleine Meeresschildkröte
Newly hatched sea turtle Esmeralda faces many perils as she tries to find her way to the ocean!
Mysteriöse Nächte in Regensburg
While in Germany for. the summer, Kevin accidentally escapes into a book of long ago-adventures and discovers that nothing is as it appears....especially at night!
Testigo: La historia de Brayan
After Brayan witnesses a horrific crime, he is forced to flee his home in Guatemala and attempt to reunite with his mother in the United States.
Brandon Brown entdeckt Bayern
Brandon Brown just cannot stay out of trouble, even in Bavaria. Will his parents find out?
Brandon Brown à la conquête de Québec
Brandon Brown can't seem to stay out of trouble.
Brandon Brown versus Yucatán
Brandon Brown just cannot stay out of trouble, and this time, the consequences might be more than he can handle.