Maritere Rodriguez Bellas writes an influential parenting column for La Opinion, the largest Spanish language newspaper in the country, and she recently launched a similar column with Vista magazine. Her articles typically deal with the vast range of issues facing immigrant parents who seek to find a balance between the culture they left and the culture they adopted. Bellas is also the author of the forthcoming Arroz con Pollo and Apple Pie in which she offers immigrant parents a comprehensive guide for understanding their emotions, solving their problems, and finding joy in their multicultural reality.