This GORGEOUS and INCREDIBLE book INTO THE MIGHTY SEA is written by my friend Arlene Abundis and illustrated by the talented Cynthia Alonso. Huge CONGRATS to you both!! So happy my copy just arrived! 🎉🌊

I will be signing copies of INTO THE MIGHTY SEA at the American Library Association in San Diego on Saturday June 29th from 4:00-5:00 pm at the Latinx KidLit Book Festival Booth in the Diversity Pavillion. Beyond excited to connect with teachers, librarians, and writing friends! 😊

We’re ready for you!! Swipe to see our signing schedule!! Can’t wait to see you at #alaac24! American Library Association #LKBF24 #library #librarian #librarians #librariansofinstagram #libraryshelfieday #libraryshelfie #librarybook #librarybooks #librarylove #librarylover Arlene Abundis

#booksignings all weekend!!!! The #LKBF24 kiosk is the place to be at #alaac24! Find us in the Diversity Pavilion! See our previous posts for the full signing schedule! #latinxbooks #latinxkidlit American Library Association Arlene Abundis

Another 😍 beauty!! Arlene Abundis PB_Soar24 HarperKids #ALAAC24

Love this lady and her gorgeous book #IntoTheMightySea ! ❤️ Arlene Abundis LasMusasBooks Latinx KidLit Book Festival #kidlit #latinx #ALAAC2024 #ALAAC24

Had a wonderful time at the American Library Association conference! So many incredible people and books! Thank you to the wonderful team at Latinx KidLit Book Festival for a wonderful author signing! 🥰❤️ #ALAAC24 #SanDiego

Such an absolute honor and joy to finally meet the incredible, wonderful and beautiful Margarita Engle and Alex Borbolla! 🇨🇺📚💕 #ALAAC24 #SanDiego

Thank you immensely to the Children's Book Council for featuring Into the Mighty Sea in their Imagination Celebration showcase list! My heart is filled with so much gratitude for all the love and support Cynthia Alonso and I are receiving for our book! cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists…

Grateful to be next to Arlene Abundis’s beautiful debut, INTO THE MIGHTY SEA at her local library ❤️🥹 #kidlit #authorcommunity #writingcommunity #agiftfornainai #intothemightysea

Check out this beautiful book written by my friend Arlene Abundis. ♥️ In this powerful story a girl navigates the challenges of social anxiety, while colorful illustrations highlight her emotions. This book is a great resource for discussing this important topic. #kidlit #pb

#bilingualeducator #teachertwitter #schoollibrarians Stream this FREE, LIVE bilingual storytime for your kiddos this #hispanicheritagemonth! 📚LIVE READ ALOUD w/ Mariana Ríos 🦋 ABUELITA'S GIFT OUT NOW, @arleneabundis, Gabriella Aldeman!😲 Learn more: latinxkidlitbookfestival.com/2024-festival/…

Are you ready to #LatinxPitch with us??!! 👉🏼If you’re a Latinx writer or illustrator, get your pitches ready! 👉🏼If you’re an editor or agent, get ready to be blown away by the talent! 👉🏼This year on our website latinxpitch.com #kidlit #WritingCommunity #rt

Beautiful words, a captivating message about navigating big emotions, and breathtaking art in this gorgeous book by @arleneabundis and Cynthia Alonso. I adore it! ✨⭐️✨

We’re a GO!! Post your pitches in LatinxPitch.com from September 15 to September 22nd (no pitches will be accepted after the 22nd) 🔥Agents, editors: you’ll be able to browse the pitches from Sept. 23 to the 27. ¡Vamos con todo, gente!

I just pitched. Super easy. Click on reply, make a comment, and submit it. Refresh it and do it again. Three pitches per person. #agented or #unagented. #kidlit Let's do this and get more success stories.

I'm so happy that I get to celebrate Abuelita's Gift and El regalo de abuelita with my amigas. I invite you to read this interview on Las Musas Blog to learn more about this book and my journey to publication. 🕯️ 💀 #writingcommunity #kidlit #pb #latinaauthor #diademuertos

Owl Spotlight: Congrats to Arlene Abundis, a Citrus College alumna whose debut picture book, “Into the Mighty Sea,” was recently published by HarperCollins. The entire Citrus College community is so proud of you, Arlene! 🦉📚✍️ STORY: facebook.com/CitrusCollege/…

Meet me at the library!!!

So excited to be there next month for an author presentation and reading of Into the Mighty Sea! 😊