Huge congrats! So well deserved, Los Plátanos Son Amor is such a beautiful book. 🍌📚

⏰ AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE: Today is your LAST day to sign up for Kweli's COLOR OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE CONFERENCE #Kweli25! Registration MUST CLOSE today, Thursday, Apr 3, at 11:59pm.

Today's the LAST DAY to sign up for #Kweli25! 👀 Get a peek at some of our Saturday #kidlit programs featuring @areynosomorris.bsky.social @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social @tonyweaverjr.bsky.social @djolder.bsky.social A keynote from @erinentrada.bsky.social! +MORE FULL schedule at link in bio. 👆🏿👆🏾👆🏽👆🏼

I am so grateful to Berkeley Carroll School for welcoming me to their beautiful school. As a bilingual author, storyteller, and speaker I spoke with the Lower School Students in Grades 2-4. I read excerpts from her books “Plátanos Are Love” and “The Bronx Is My Home."

Not just Brooklyn. The program now includes Brooklyn, Boston, LA county, San Diego, and Seattle public libraries. booksunbanned.com

The Brooklyn Public Library has announced that any teenager in America is now eligible for a Brooklyn Public Library card.
Teens can sign out ebooks + audiobooks 
The move is designed to combat censorship, with some titles listed as "always available." www.bklynlibrary.org/media/press/...

Black History Month came from the community and the White House can't take it away. Celebrate Black History Month with me all year around with amazing books like these: 💗 We Are Here by Tami Charles and Bryan Collier 💗 The Walk by Winsome Bingham and E. B. Lewis

Dear Readers, I’m thrilled to launch my brand-new newsletter. You can look forward to: Writing Tips, Marketing Tips for Fellow Authors, Resources for Educators and Parents, Info on Upcoming Events, some Personal Updates, Bookish News, and Subscriber-Only Discounts. #writingtips #bookishnews

According to the University of Wisconsin’s Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC)—a leading authority on diversity in children’s and young adult literature—40% of children’s books in 2023 featured at least one BIPOC primary character or significant role. @areynosomorris.bsky.social

Meet the authors creating more Afro Latine voices in children's literature - @afrolanews.bsky.social If you’re a parent or educator searching for children’s books that celebrate diverse voices, consider stories that feature Afro Latine characters. afrolanews.org/2025/02/chil...

Exciting news! My new book BOLD, BRILLIANT and LATINÉ is available for preorder at a 25% discount for three days only (Feb 5–7) on Barnes & Noble. Use PREORDER25 at checkout (online only). Here is the link to preorder - www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bold-brill...

Updated Version! There's been a handful of new pitch events announced! The next event is on Dec 14th, #WIPPit, for WIP projects only and then #HoliPit on the 15th! Pitch Event Starter Pack: go.bsky.app/UzNMwUV #WritingCommunity #Writers #WriteSky #AmQuerying #AmWriting #LiteraryAgents #LitAgents

Thank you so much for maintaining this list! It is a great resource! I used it (and your awesome Starter Pack) to build this resource listing more details about all the pitch events we know about on BlueSky so far! docs.google.com/document/d/1...

The #lkbf25 Publishing Auction is LIVE from Feb 1 to Feb 14! Auction proceeds benefit the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival, a 501(c)3 nonprofit literacy organization. A portion of the proceeds will go toward providing new books for schools impacted by the Los Angeles fires. bit.ly/lkbfauction25

A CONVICTED FELON WHO NEVER SAW PRISON will place humans of a certain ethnicity - with no convictions - into a CONCENTRATION CAMP with little humanitarian oversight. Like when they separated children from their parents, put them in cages, then "lost" them. 💔 www.cnn.com/2025/01/29/p...

One of my favorite parts of being an author is being a cheerleader for and off other Latiné authors. Check out this article I wrote for #fiercebymitu listing PB, MG, YA and adult books you should read - fiercebymitu.com/must-haves/2... Comment with the books you're most excited for 💜❤️

Federal workers are disproportionately Black. Ending DEI AND also eliminating the explicit prohibition against discrimination in hiring and in federal contracting is therefore about more than the culture wars. It, like the affirmative action ban, is about limiting opportunity for Black advancement.

Trump has signed an executive order eliminating all funding for diversity and inclusion in the federal government, sending home DEI staff who will then be laid off. The historical echo for this is when Woodrow Wilson resegregated the federal government in 1913. We have reached the second nadir.

Trump White House told the three Democratic-selected members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to resign by tomorrow or be fired. Ousting them would paralyze the independent, bipartisan watchdog agency. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/u...

All federal employees in diversity, equity, and inclusion roles will be put on paid administrative leave “as the agencies prepare to close all DEI-related offices and programs and to remove all websites and social media accounts for such offices.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...

Hey Pennsylvanians, your school boards need you now more than ever. Contact your local Dem office about gathering signatures so you can run in the primary. We need you. We’re the first line of defense in protecting teachers, students, & administrators. Are you terrified at the thought? So was I.

@growing-liberation.bsky.social Hi!! I'm a twin mama too 💜 #twinmomlife It is not for the weak. How old are your twins? Mine are 4 months old.

@chicklitpodcast.bsky.social Hey! I'd love to be a guest on your podcast. What's the process to be considered as a guest? Thanks in advance 😁

Anyway they’re already trying to erase Elon’s nazi salute. Don’t let them

I'm honored to see Los Plátanos Son Amor on the 2025 edition of "The Best Children's Books of the Year in Spanish" by @bankstreetlibrary @bankstreetschoolforchildren #glorianapresent #author #authorlife #latinaauthor #latinxauthor #latineauthor #latinebooks #blacklatina #blacklatinaauthor

I'm honored to see Los Plátanos Son Amor on the 2025 edition of "The Best Children's Books of the Year in Spanish" by @bankstreetlibrary @bankstreetschoolforchildren #glorianapresent #author #authorlife #latinaauthor #latinxauthor #latineauthor #latinebooks #blacklatina #blacklatinaauthor

So…anyways! Support actual Latine creators! Lair of Dreams Bookshop by #TheBronxIsReading has a great assortment of lists. You’ll also be supporting a Black Honduran-American owned bookstore.

✨PLEASE SHARE✨ It is live!!! There are over 260 AMAZING items to bid on in the 2nd annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction from year-long mentorships to signed books to full manuscript critiques to art commissions the fundraiser has you covered! 🇵🇸 Link: bit.ly/KidLit4Cease...

"WILDFIRE by @breenabard.bsky.social...This graphic novel follows an eighth grader and her family after their rural Oregon property burns in a forest fire...The story explores starting over at a new school and mourning the loss of a home." www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

🎉 2 giveaways, 2 winners! Ends 1/17, enter here: docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/... @steenahernandez.bsky.social #pbauthors #latinxauthors

¡Eso! My upcoming picture book biography Alberto Salas Plays PAKA PAKA con la Papa was featured in Fierce Magazine. Delicious art by @juanamartinezn.bsky.social Thanks @areynosomorris.bsky.social for the book love! Lots of great tiles. Check it out! fiercebymitu.com/must-haves/2...

So excited to be a part of @aventurasenesl.bsky.social’s wonderful newsletter! 💖 Check out how to win these book Giveaways from me and @areynosomorris.bsky.social! 🎉👇🏽🎉

Yay!!! Such an honor 💜❤️

The 2025 Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards COMMENDED: PB/GN Feel free to tag authors, illustrators, publishers. Winners & Finalists: late April. The submissions window for the 2026 awards will be July 1 - August 31, 2025 For more information: ReadYourWorld.org/awards

I was a mentor in the inaugural year and had a blast. It was so great giving back. Make sure you all follow @pbrisingstars.bsky.social to stay tuned about when applications open back up.

Alright! Started working on a literary agent starter pack on here, for all my writer friends out there! Follow along and see what folks are looking for. go.bsky.app/EFopcRo

🌟But since we can’t wait…we’re hosting a social media GIVEAWAY! 🎁 You could win ONE MONTH FREE of Ebony Lynn Mudd’s PB courses at The PB Retreat! How to enter: 1. Follow us 2. Repost! 3. Tag a friend in the comments! A winner will be chosen on Friday, 1/10! Enter on IG too to DOUBLE your chances!

🍦✨ Calling all aspiring picture book authors and illustrators! Join us for our Third Annual Virtual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, January 28th from 8-9:30 PM Eastern! Connect with the co-directors, meet past mentees, get insider tips on applying to the program + more! Register at pbrisingstars.com

This is not a drill! Our newsletter subscribers got the first look, but now, it's OFFICIAL — the 2025 Mentee Information page is LIVE on our website! Check out the FAQs & 2025 Mentee Info pages to learn more about eligibility, requirements, & dates! www.pbrisingstars.com/mentees

I'm a huge Moana fan. There were so many things I liked about the sequel. Without spoilers: The plot and heroes journey worked for me. What didn't work? Unfortunately the music was forgettable and the supporting cast lacked compelling character arcs. What are your thoughts on Moana 2? #moana #moana2

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win nonfiction MG book proposal or MS (up to 10 pages) or a nonfiction PB critique by @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 18)

2024 accomplishment - Met 3,794 teachers & students - 48 Speaking Engagements & School Visits - Published Gloriana Presente: A First Day of School Story & Gloriana Presente: De La Republica Dominican Al Bronx - Living that twin mom life with a total of 3 kids...I'm still shocked

Recently took a peek at Twitter and the disinformation is getting substantially more dangerous. Someone could get killed. The tactics of constantly repeating outright lies, targeting specific people, repurposing years-old footage and presenting them as new is getting to another level. It’s scary.

Still super energized from NCTE 24 in Boston a few weeks ago— wonderful authors, wonderful teachers and educators, wonderful books! I had a blast signing GLORIANA PRESENTE with @christyottavianobooks and @littlebrownyoungreaders 💜❤️ We gave away all the copies we had. YAY!!!

🚨 Milestone Moment! I’m beyond thrilled to share that my picture book, THE BRONX IS MY HOME, was spotted at Newark Airport by my author friend! 🛫📚 Seeing my love letter to the Bronx out in the world, in places where so many people pass through, feels surreal. #TheBronxIsMyHome #AuthorLife

Again And Again and Again I remind

He said he would and is working on delivering. History repeats itself because we don't learn from mistakes like interning Japanese Americans in camps and other horrific acts against other marginalized groups...

Mark your calendars mi Gente!!! I'll see you at @lkbfstorytellers this upcoming September 12 & 13, 2025 at Scholastic. Nos vemos pronto. #latinxbooks #latinxauthors #latinxwriters #latinxkidlit #latinxreads #booksignings #latinxstories #writingcommunity #writershelpingwriters #LKBFStorytellers24