Maria Amparo HolmesMaria Amparo Holmes was born in Puertoberrido, Colombia, South America. She and her husband, Tom, have shared their lives together for over 35 years. They raised their children in Kirkwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, USA. As a mother and grandmther, she shares her heart and family traditions. As an educator, she enriches the lives of her students through teaching them the Spanish language and culture. Readers can practice Spanish as they enjoy Connections, a unique, dual language book. Read More Read Less