Oct 26, 202655 minS3
What does it mean for a child to open a book and see someone who looks like them dreaming big? In Season 3, Episode 3 of The Missing Book Podcast, Luz Maria Mack sits down with Emmanuel “Manny” Taveras, a Bronx...
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The Missing Book
Hosted by Luz Maria Mack · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to The Missing Book Podcast, where overlooked stories and unheard voices take center stage. Hosted by author and filmmaker Luz Maria Mack, the podcast features authors, illustrators, and creatives sharing their journeys through storytelling, publishing, culture, representation, and entrepreneurship. A space for readers, writers, educators, and creatives who believe in the power of inclusive stories.
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What is The Missing Book about?
Welcome to The Missing Book Podcast, where overlooked stories and unheard voices take center stage. Hosted by author and filmmaker Luz Maria Mack, the podcast features authors, illustrators, and creatives sharing their journeys through storytelling, publishing, culture, representation, and entrepreneurship. A space for readers, writers, educators, and creatives who believe in the power of inclusive stories.
Who hosts The Missing Book?
The Missing Book is hosted by Luz Maria Mack. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
What has The Missing Book covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Boys Belong in Books with Emmanuel Taveras | S3 Ep3" (26 October 2026, 55 minutes), "S3 E2: Writing in Spanglish & Betting on Yourself with Anny Caba" (15 October 2026, 56 minutes), and "Luis Jimenez on HOPE, Literacy, and Listening to the Community | S2 E7" (25 September 2026, 47 minutes).
How often does The Missing Book publish?
The Missing Book publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 18 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Missing Book?
Booking probability for The Missing Book is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Missing Book requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Missing Book's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Missing Book?
The strongest fits for The Missing Book are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. The Missing Book has an arts audience.
About the host
Luz Maria Mack hosts The Missing Book, an arts podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 15, 202656 minS3
What happens when you stop waiting for permission to tell your story? Dominican author and graphic designer Anny Caba joins Luz Maria Mack to talk about self-publishing, preserving Dominican culture through Spanglish...
- Sep 25, 202647 minS2
What happens when you stop deciding what a community needs and start asking? In this episode of The Missing Book , I sit down with my dear friend Luis Jimenez, founder of Helping Our People Evolve (HOPE). Luis shares...
- Sep 18, 202651 min
In Season 2, Episode 6 of The Missing Book Podcast , host Luz Maria Mack sits down with author, educator, and Afro-Latina creative Jessica Jackson, Director of Education and Programs at the Bronx Children’s Museum...
- Sep 12, 202640 minS2
In Season 2, Episode 5 of The Missing Book Podcast, Luz Maria Mack sits down with longtime friends Alanna Lewis-Ramirez and Triciah Claxton, the founders of Loc’d & Lit. Alanna and Triciah are Bronx girls, island girls...
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- Sep 4, 202644 minS2
In Season 2, Episode 4 of The Missing Book Podcast, I sit down with my personal bestie, Lillian—a Dominican writer, artist, paraprofessional, and one of the most creative people I know. She is also the first writer who...
- Aug 30, 202655 minS2
In Season 2, Episode 3 of The Missing Book Podcast, Luz Maria Mack speaks with retired educator, mentor, and author Angela Arias, lovingly known by her students as “Dr. Mom.” Angela shares her journey from the Dominican...
- Aug 28, 202651 min
What happens when someone who struggled with reading grows up to become an author and helps young people believe in themselves? In Season 2, Episode 2 of The Missing Book Podcast, I sit down with author and educator...
- Aug 20, 202637 minS2
What happens when your child asks, “Why doesn’t anyone know we exist?” In the first episode of Season 2 of The Missing Book Podcast , Luz Maria Mack sits down with her friend, author and entrepreneur Christine Osoria...
- Jul 8, 202652 minS1
<p>Season 1 comes to a heartfelt close with an inspiring conversation featuring author, educator, and NYU professor Fabienne Doucet.</p><p>In this episode of The Missing Book Podcast, host Luz Maria Mack and Fabienne...
Episode #7
How a Dominican Poet Turned Love, Identity & Courage Into a Life of Writing | Lisa Gil Ventura
Jun 29, 202648 minS1<p>In this episode of The Missing Book Podcast, host Luz Maria Mack sits down with poet, essayist, and educator Lisa Gil Ventura for an honest conversation about love, identity, creativity, and the courage to embrace...
- Jun 19, 202652 minS1
<p>In this episode of The Missing Book Podcast, Luz Maria Mack sits down with author Tony Plata to discuss the inspiration behind his children's books Weekend with Papi and The Sweetness of My Island. Together, they...
- Jun 19, 202659 minS1
<p>In Episode 6 of The Missing Book Podcast, Luz Maria Mack sits down with educator, author, and community advocate Jennifer Cruzado for a conversation about storytelling, literacy, cultural representation, and the...
Episode #4
What Does a Dominican Look Like? Representation, Literacy & Storytelling with Carisa Musialik
Jun 10, 20261h 3mS1<p>In Episode 4 of The Missing Book Podcast, Luz Maria Mack sits down with author, educator, poet, and mother Carisa Musialik for a heartfelt conversation about representation, literacy, and the power of seeing yourself...
Episode #3
From ADHD Diagnosis to Temple University: Andrea's Journey of Dazzle, Drive & Self-Discovery
May 31, 202641 minS1<p>What happens when the child who inspired your book becomes your guest?</p><p>In this deeply personal episode of The Missing Book Podcast, host Luz Maria Mack sits down with her daughter, Andrea Luz Heredia, on her...
- May 28, 202652 minS1
<p>In Episode 2 of The Missing Book, Luz Maria Mack sits down with author and illustrator J. De La Vega for an honest conversation about neurodiversity, Caribbean identity, parenting, publishing, and why culturally...
- May 26, 202651 minS1
<p>What happens when our stories are missing from books, classrooms, and publishing?</p><p>In the first episode of The Missing Book, Dominican-American children’s author Luz Maria Mack sits down with poet and author...
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