It’s two weeks until #LatinxPitch !

As you make your lists for LHM, remember that a Spanish name doesn't mean they're Latinx Melissa de la Cruz is Filipina. Abby Jimenez is Italian and married to a Latino, Sophie Gonzales is Spanish Please rec Latinx authors during Latinx Heritage Month

😲 Just heard from Simon Kids that my debut picture book, TRICKY CHOPSTICKS (illus. by #FannyLiem Fanny Liem) is part of the 25% off #BNPreorder special running 9/6-9/8/23 Barnes & Noble! Go to barnesandnoble.com/w/tricky-chops… to get this deal, and if you want a bookplate+swag, see the 🧵! 🥳

The LKBF Book Database, your one-stop hub for Latinx #kidlit titles you should add to your #bookshelves to celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, which is fast approaching! Click here latinxkidlitbookfestival.com/latinx-kidlit-… to go straight to the database!

This is my last chance to find a project. Does anyone need a traditional children's illustrator? I'm looking for a project, before I take a complete break from illustrating. Unfortunately, I can no longer live as a freelance illustrator...

Friends! A FEW BEAUTIFUL MINUTES is absolutely stunning - and it comes out today! Congrats to Kate, Khoa, and the rest of the team. It’s one of my favorite books this year. ❤️

Such a wonderful #LatinxHeritageMonth reading list! Thank you @MultCoLib for including DINNER ON DOMINGOS! multcolib.bibliocommons.com/list/share/190… #HispanicHeritageMonth #kidlit #latinos #picturebooks

⏰ 3️⃣0️⃣ minutes 'til STORYTIME! Join award-winning & debut picture book authors Ana Siqueira, Jackie Azúa Kramer, Alyssa Reynoso-Morris. Pre-order Plàtanos Are Love, and @ProfessorAixa for an interactive read-aloud on Latinx joy! Grab a pillow & blanket & snuggle in! youtube.com/watch?v=oKtqqg…

We all love the Moon, so let's celebrate some fabulous 2023 books about our closest companion in space. Today @kateallenfox shares her wonderful book. tinyurl.com/2v5s6efh

TEACHERS! These 3 beauties are looking for a home in a classroom full of kids. I'm sending 1 lucky class this picture book trio! Follow + comment to enter. Spread the word to #teachers! Winner chosen Fri 11/3 📚📫 #KidLit #GIVEAWAY

Yesss!!!! Go Vashti! Thrilled for her and this moment (finally).

#Writers #Educators #Librarians - there are so many incredible items on this #LKBF auction! Take a look and start donating today! #kidlit #fundraising #donate

Who else had a #WRAD day? #kidlit #readaloud #tired

Bid today before the auction closes in a few days! Lots of incredible offerings from top agents, writers, editors, and illustrators! #educators #librarians #kidlit #amwriting

If you’ve been holding off until the end to place your bids, now’s the time! Get your manuscript critiqued by an industry professional, have a 1:1 chat with an author or illustrator, get signed book bundles! Before time runs out. 32auctions.com/LKBF2024

DID YOU KNOW THERE’S ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT TO BID ON AMAZING AUCTION ITEMS? 32auctions.com/LKBF2024 #educators #librarians #kidlit #amwriting #schoolvisits #critiques Latinx KidLit Book Festival

My Latine creators, have you seen this?! Registration for an inaugural conference in NYC just opened up today! ¡Vamos!

It’s here, it’s here! @kateallenfox and Elisa Paganelli’s beautiful, lyrical book about winter solstice will make you want to curl up near a (bon)fire with people you love and marvel at the wonder of the shortest day of the year. #picturebook #kidlit

This is one of my favorite picture books this year! Kate is our go-to author for beautiful and immersive books about the natural world. Pre-order it today ❤️🌎 ☀️