Maya & Miguel CD Series.

Madacy Latino, a children’s musical products for the Hispanic and English speaking markets, has partnered with Scholastic Media to produce and market branded music products based on the top-rated Maya & Miguel series on PBS KIDS GO! Madacy Latino plans to release several English and Spanish Maya & Miguel musical CDs in 2006 as the widely-popular twins leap from the TV screen to music for the first time.

“Madacy Latino is very excited to bring into the company the Maya & Miguel brand,” said Federico Teran, Managing Director of Madacy Latino U.S. and South America “We have been working several years now developing bilingual audio and video products for kids so that Latin kids can cherish their roots and their language. Maya & Miguel is the perfect example of a bi-cultural family living in a multi-cultural neighborhood that can help us continue to achieve our goal. We are very lucky to work with Scholastic in this new venture.”

Leslye Schaefer, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Consumer Products, Scholastic Media added, “Fans of Maya & Miguel have really connected with the characters and the series’ message of multi-cultural understanding and friendship. With its line-up of popular tunes, these CDs provide children with another fun gateway for entering the world of Maya & Miguel and share these values.”

The initial releases Maya & Miguel “Best Friends,” “Party ¡Fiesta!” and “Favorite Radio Hits,” are the first in a series of musical delights that will have even the little music fans singing along! “Best Friends” is a collection of 14 timeless, toe-tapping tunes that celebrate the wonders of friendship, including such favorites as “Happy Together,” “We Are the World,” and “You’ve Got a Friend.” Best Friends is approximately 45 minutes and will retail for $7.98.

The two-disc “Party ¡Fiesta!” has 20 fun party songs including “Celebration,” “Get This Party Started,” “Everday People,” and “Dancing in the Streets.” It is 60 minutes and will retail for $9.98.

“Favorite Radio Hits” has a special split track whereby each of the 14 songs can be sung Karaoke style. Turn the speakers to the left and sing-along to instrumental versions of such favorites as “Car Wash,” “Stop! In the Name of Love,” and “We Are Family.” Turn the speakers forward and the vocals are heard. “Favorite Radio Hits” is packaged in a specially designed digipak that includes the lyrics. Favorite Radio Hits is 45 and will retail for $7.98.