Introducing Dr. Carlos E. Cortés (Part One)

Okay, that name might not ring a bell with you unless you’re a close follower of credits for animated films and children’s television. He’s probably best known for his two decades as Creative/Cultural Advisor for “Dora the Explorer” and “Go, Diego, Go!” and more recently Creative Consultant for the movie, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.” In fact, when he gives public lectures and do book signings, sometimes more people show up with Dora books for him to sign for their kids rather than for books he’s written. We’ll get to Carlos in a moment. But before I tell you more about his background — and I’m telling you, there’s a heckuva lot to tell — I found myself on Thanksgiving Day sitting in a nearby coffee café when the front page of a national publication headlined, “Talking politics this Thanksgiving,” with wise advice on “how families can chart a course through, or around, landmine-filled political discussions and enjoy a happy holiday.” <a href="https://whoward86.medium.com/introducing-dr-carlos-e-cort%C3%A9s-part-one-bb65f88f9f76">Read More</a>