wow 🖤 did not want to put this one down. Funny, moving, beautifully paced… the action and the relationships are exciting. Yeah, so this will be in my top reads for 2025 & is definitely going to be hand-sold over the holidays.

The other day, my 7 year old told me some jellyfish can live forever. I thought he was using his imagination. I was wrong!

Happy Make Music Day! Celebrate this day by reading these two beautiful books about music and musicians: Mamiachi and Me by the talented @writerjolene.bsky.social BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE MUSIC OF JOHN CAGE by the talented @lisaljrogers.bsky.social ❤️📚🎼🎼

Seeing Pride is Love in the world has been such a joy! Here are 3 things that you might not know about the book…

I love a picture book that makes me tear up! @antwaneady.bsky.social and London Ladd 🙌

🌈 We are a group of LGBTQIA+ picture book creators who are hosting this giveaway to support the LGBTQIA+ community this Pride month. By entering this giveaway, you could win a copy of all the LGBTQIA+ picture books in this graphic!

Such a nice surprise to see Pride is Love at a local gift store today! 🥰

Happy book birthday, @ajirving.bsky.social & Cynthia Alonso! Your book is gorgeous, moving, and groundbreaking! 🎉

This series is so magical! ✨

the bk that inspired Spirited Away out in translation May 27. I ❤️ Miyazaki’s film & this author’s Temple Alley Summer, so this was a must. It is a quick, charming read. Quite different from the film, but evidently an inspiration just the same. #booksky #kidsbooksky #mustown

“Two octopuses got married and walked down the aisle arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm.” - Remy Charlip

Thank you for sharing Pride is Love with these other wonderful titles, @mombian.bsky.social!

Thanks so much for your kind words, @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social! ❤️

I finally watched The Never Ending Story. As a kid, I always avoided it because I was sure it would be WAY too long!

Delighted to share WHEN A TREE FALLS in PW this week as part of the Earth Day 2025 Q&A🌎💙 #kidlit @publisherswkly.bsky.social @lookingglasslit.bsky.social @naomikirsten.bsky.social @chroniclebooks.bsky.social @theremaybecats.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

I had a great time reading Pride is Love at Green Bean Books in Portland! 🫛📚 We made dandelion crowns, and they were a hit! 🌼

New @dano-moreno.bsky.social book may ALSO be found in the “Our Stories” section at Powell’s on Hawthorne for obvious reasons. #kidsbooksky

Today is the book birthday for PRIDE IS LOVE, illustrated by Nakul P! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️ I’ll be reading & making flower crowns at a local book store. I’m so excited!! 🌼🎉 @randomhousekids.bsky.social @charlottewenger.bsky.social

¡MISTACO! my author debut is coming out hot on April 1st!! Pre-order your copy at www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744327...

Sharing because You Oughta Know…

Celebrate #TransDayOfVisibility with these newly released & upcoming books featuring trans rep! 🏳️‍⚧️🩵🤍🩷 As always, this is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Feel free to reply/QRT with your own anticipated trans releases!

My advanced copies arrived! Here’s a peek inside Pride is Love. I’m in awe of Nakul P.’s stunning illustrations! Stay proud! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️ #KidLit #PrideIsLove #JoyIsResistance @randomhousekids.bsky.social

During the 2023-24 school year: - 36% of banned books feature characters/people of color - 25% include LGBTQ+ people/characters. - 73% of all graphic/illustrated titles feature LGBTQ+ representation, people or characters of color, or discuss race or racism pen.org/report/cover... #bannedbooks

Thank you, @slj.com, for this wonderful review! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️ @randomhousekids.bsky.social

“I think it’s so important to get children involved early in appreciating and understanding nature”: Christian Cooper on helping children learn more about nature, and his picture book debut ‘The Urban Owls: How Flaco and Friends Made the City Their Home’

I present to you “GUS: The Sun Hat”, 2021, Acrylic on Panel, 12”X12”. In a Private Collection. This is the second panel in my “GUS: Night and Day” diptych. DM or email if you’re interested in these pieces. #art #gayart #fatart #gaybear #gaybearart #gaybeard #chub #bodyart #queerart #painting

This picture book biography by @lisatolin.bsky.social and Yas Imamura is stunning in every way. An instant favorite!

Love this book!

Happy World Read Aloud Day! I had the pleasure of reading Hope for Ryan White to 80 students at Head-Royce School in Oakland, CA today. What a smart, curious, and inspiring group of kids!

"Story is discovery of self, of others, of worlds within and beyond our own. Story is what connects and unites us." —Newbery Honor author Lesa Cline-Ransome mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/02/newb...

Like so many others, I’ve been overwhelmed by the amount of fear and cruelty in the news. This book of short stories about Thich Nhat Hanh’s life was exactly what I needed. It helped me find a sense of peace, gratitude, and wonder - and expand my understanding of empathy. Highly recommend. ✨

“I’m cold. I want to read a warm book.” - 7 y/o

Wow. The powerful text and art in this gorgeous picture book biography about Yoko Ono gave me goosebumps. CAN YOU IMAGINE? by @lisatolin.bsky.social and Yas Imamura is a fascinating exploration of the life of a true visionary. An unforgettable read! #kidlit #picturebook #biography

Pride is believing. You are enough exactly as you are. This bright, beautiful, and affirming board book is a hug full of love. PRIDE IS LOVE by @dano-moreno.bsky.social and Nakul P. is an inclusive and uplifting must-have book for baby’s first library! #kidlit #kidlitart #queerkidlit #boardbook

Found a book nook at Meow Wolf. What a wild place! ✨

My upcoming board book with Nakul P. and Random House Books for Young Readers is deeply personal. Learning to ❤️ myself has been a journey and a gift. As a father, I have more love and pride than ever—and a hope that my son will always know he is enough (no matter who he is).

Congratulations, Daniela and Maribel! ⭐️ 🎶

Walking behind a young couple, I heard the guy say, “Come on!” 😠 I assumed he was mad at his girlfriend. Nope. He started picking up litter on the sidewalk. Then others joined in. 💚

👋 Hello! I’m Dano (rhymes with 🎹). I’m a children’s author who believes picture books are for everyone. I’m also a fan of human rights, democracy, and decency.