Minno, the global leader in Christian kids' media, has launched 'Guillermo & Will,' a first-of-its-kind dual-language puppet series designed to share God's love with children in both English and Spanish. The series debuted on the streaming platform October 10 and represents a significant advancement in making Christian content accessible to diverse audiences.
The importance of this development lies in addressing the substantial gap in quality Christian programming for Spanish-speaking and bilingual families. With Spanish-language content consistently ranking among the top 10 performers across Minno's platforms, 'Guillermo & Will' meets a critical need for millions of families worldwide who seek faith-based content that reflects their language and cultural background. This series provides children with the rare opportunity to see themselves represented in Christian media while learning about God in both languages.
Created by Emmy-nominated puppeteer Donna Kimball and co-written by Dan Garza, the series was developed in partnership with the award-winning Family Theater Productions. The collaboration brings together decades of experience in faith-based storytelling, with Family Theater Productions having created media to help families grow in faith for more than 75 years. Father David L. Guffey, C.S.C., National Director of Family Theater Productions, emphasized that the series "carries that legacy forward—offering joyful, faith-filled storytelling for children, with special care for families, including Catholic and Spanish-speaking audiences, who seek content that reflects their culture and values."
What makes this series particularly impactful is its development approach. Minno worked with early childhood development specialists and language education experts to ensure 'Guillermo & Will' resonates with early learners, whether they are native English speakers, Spanish speakers, or both. This educational foundation, combined with top-tier creative talent including Kimball's Emmy-nominated performance background, represents Minno's commitment to raising quality standards in Christian children's content.
The series introduces two lovable puppet friends whose adventures reflect the joy and beauty of cross-cultural friendship while combining creative storytelling with a biblical worldview. Erick Goss, CEO and Co-Founder of Minno, described the series as "a joyful expression of God's love and friendship across cultures" that reflects the company's broader vision to elevate Christian children's media. The production quality matches mainstream children's programming while maintaining its biblical foundation, making it competitive with secular alternatives that often dominate children's entertainment.
For families seeking additional resources, Minno provides content through its streaming platform available at https://www.gominno.com, while Family Theater Productions offers various media projects at https://www.familytheater.org. The launch of 'Guillermo & Will' signals a growing recognition within Christian media of the need to serve diverse audiences with high-quality, culturally relevant content that helps children develop faith in their own linguistic and cultural context.
