12 x 12 has been such a wonderful group to help me reach my writing goals!

✨📚Now available wherever books are sold. Join the fiesta! 🎉✨

So honored for this lovely review of ISABEL'S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE from Kirkus. Releasing next week!

So honored for this great review of my next picture book, which releases on October 7th!

Teachers & Librarians! I am giving away one copy of my just-released PB, My Backyard Used to Be, to one U.S.-based teacher or librarian who likes & reposts this by October 1. #kidlit #Edusky #SchoolLibrarian. Themes: history, stewardship, outdoor play.

🎉🎂 UP AND ADAM turns 3 today! 🐾☀️ Grateful to every reader who has cheered on Adam and his pup as they help their community after the big storm. 🌈 Check it out from your local library... Your support keeps their message of kindness, inclusion, and community going strong. Thanks Kids Can Press! 💛💙

Register today: www.scbwi.org/events/chapt...

I just saw that my upcoming picture book WE MATCH! is now available to preview on Edelweiss, so if you want a sneak peek at what this adorable bunch of dogs (illustrated by Sharon Glick) is up to, now's your chance: community.edelweiss.plus/title/166262...

📚✨ COVER REVEAL! ✨📚 This story, inspired by my beloved Aunt Lupe, is filled with love, family, and a bit of birthday magic. 💖 Beautifully illustrated by Gabriella Galvez and published by Magination Press, this special book arrives on October 7, 2025! 🎁 Preorder now wherever books are sold. 📖

🎉 Isabel's Birthday Surprise—published by @maginationpress and beautifully illustrated by Gabriella Galvez—is coming to bookstores, libraries, and schools in 2025! 📚✨ This story is inspired by a real-life experience of my Tía Lupe, and I can't wait for you all to read it! 💛🎂

We are a group of #kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief efforts with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 28th. Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza... Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

Friends, this GoFundMe is, unfortunately, legit. Can’t talk about it now, but I’m sure posts about the absurdity of life are to come. Please share if you can. #EatonFire

Welcome to 2025 Author sponsor @lisaljrogers.bsky.social ! She is the award-winning author of Beautiful Noise: The Music of John Cage; 16 Words: William Carlos And “The Red Wheelbarrow”; & Joan Mitchell Paints a Symphony. readyourworld.org/2025-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

Day 6: 31 Days, 31 Lists - 2024 Funny Picture Books. Today we look at a slew of books that are doing it right. From parrotfish and hilarious Iranians to science fiction, nonfiction, & more, there's something here for every humor lover on your list! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/06/3...

I'm grateful and honored to announce that ABUELA'S LETTER has received the NCTE Charlotte Huck Recommended Award! 🏆 A heartfelt thanks to the educators, readers, and everyone who’s supported this journey. I’m excited to continue sharing this story and its message of love and connection. 💌

Proud to introduce my incredible client, Baxter Wilson-Rul! 📖💙 He is an autistic and nonverbal author. This heartfelt story not only shows the beauty and challenges of nonspeaking autism but also reminds us of the universal desire to be understood. ✨ #Neurodiversity #AutismAwareness #InclusiveBooks

I can't believe it's already Halloween! The rest of 2024 is going to fly by.

Fantastic book launch event for my newest picture book, ABUELA'S LETTER (illustrated by Alejandra Ruiz and published by Magination Press). Alejandra zoomed in from Colombia, and it was amazing to learn more about her process. Thanks to Book People for making this possible!

I am so grateful for the entire team that made this possible from my critique partners, agent James McGowan at BookEnds, and the whole team at Magination Press. This is a book special to my heart that helps people of all ages navigate loss and grief with a sense of hope.

Exciting news! My editor @MaginationPress and I were interviewed by Gayleen Rabakukk for Cynsations! We talk all things picture books--check it out: cynthialeitichsmith.com/2024/10/auth...

Happy #kidlitartpostcard 👻🍬🎃 iiiiiit’s spooky month and my birthday month! I’m Adriane and I love illustrating nostalgic scenes with a sprinkle of the fantastical. I am now available for picture books, board books, and covers! Rep’d by James McGowan [email protected] adrianetsai.com

Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member @tracihuahn.bsky.social! Her #picturebook, MAMIE TAPE FIGHTS TO GO TO SCHOOL, illustrated by @michellieart and published by @randomhousekids, was released today. See ALL of May's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday#12x12PB#picturebook #newbook #booklaunch

Woohoo! It's #12x12PB @mcusolito.bsky.social's Book Birthday for her #MG book, A WINDOW INTO THE OCEAN TWILIGHT ZONE, published by @charlesbridgepublishing! Take a look at May's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday#12x12PB#MG#newbook #booklaunch

We're celebrating #12x12PB member Gabriele Davis' Book Birthday today for her #picturebook, PEACHES, illustrated by Kim Holt and published by @abramskids! Check out her book and MANY more: bit.ly/book-birthday#12x12PB#picturebook#newbook #booklaunch

Yay! #12x12PB member @authorlauragehl.bsky.social's #picturebook, YOU'RE THE SPRINKLES ON MY ICE CREAM, illustrated by Vanessa Port and published by @simonkids, released today! Take a look at May's book birthdays: bit.ly/book-birthday#12x12PB#picturebook#newbook #booklaunch

Congratulations to #12x12PB member @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social for the release of her #picturebook, FROM PARK TO PLAYA: THE TRAIL THAT CONNECTS US, illustrated by Sophie Diao and published by Abrams Kids! See her book and MANY more: bit.ly/book-birthday#12x12PB#picturebook#newbook #booklaunch

Happening NOW! Use code PREORDER25. For anyone grieving or supporting a grieving child, please consider my upcoming book ABUELA'S LETTER (illustrated by Alejanda Ruiz, from Magination Press). Alma is filled with sadness and grief when Abuela dies until she finds a letter that she left for her.

ABUELA'S LETTER is publishing this fall by Magination Press. Alma’s favorite days are when her big family gathers at Abuela’s house. She's her number one fan! When Abuela dies, all of this is suddenly gone. Alma is filled with sadness and grief until she finds a letter that Abuela left for her.

🌼ABUELA’S LETTER ANNOUNCED!!🌸 Hot off the newswire! I can’t wait for you to meet Alma, her Abuela, and her entire loving family. ABUELA'S LETTER is my second picture book. A huge thank you to my agent, James McGowan of BookEnds Literary, for his endless support of this project.

It's beginning to look a lot like winter in all U.S. states! ❄️🎶 Stay safe and cozy, everyone! #WinterVibes

I'm making my first gallery wall. I've ordered several prints by incredible global artists from Artfully Walls. Do you have any tips or favorite artists to consider for my gallery wall?

My daughter's stuffed toy started writing a novel. When I threw out some ideas, she stopped me. "It's a first-person POV memoir." I can't wait to read Pepper's memoir. 🐈‍⬛

There's Still Time for the Sibert Smackdown! tinyurl.com/mryudkk3

We're hiring a publicist at Lee & Low! Please share with anyone who might be a good fit (qualifications etc at the link): www.leeandlow.com/about-us/car...

Happy New Year 2024! 🎉 I'm excited to join Bluesky to connect with writers and book lovers! Love practicing yoga (since '95) & doing a 30-day challenge this month. My faves: words on page & yoga mat time.