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Angela Quezada Padron

@angelapadron.bsky.social

#Kidlit author-illustrator, artist, singer & freelance curriculum dev, editor & writer; Rep’d by Sera Rivers @SpeilburgLit. #scbwi www.angelapadron.com πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡©πŸ‡΄

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Beyond thrilled to have acquired this book filled with love, self-determination, humor & HEART!! A masterclass on how to write an effective fictional story. I can't wait for the world to meet Henry!! #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #Publishing #fiction #baseball #disability #ducks

21.10.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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COVER REVEAL!

Lucia's Goals is a story about a young girl's determination to defy gender stereotypes and break through barriers to reach her dreams.

Pre-order you copy here a.co/d/iuevbx2

#kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart #childrensbooks #girlpower #goals #latina #soccer

15.09.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! Sol Salinas did a fabulous job

04.09.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jessica was an activist who worked w/ Cesar Chavez & Dolores Huerta to bring attention to the plight of migrant farmworkers. I hope this book will inspire kids to know that making a difference can start w/ just 1 child. tinyurl.com/36rywcwc #childrensbooks #kidlit #socialjustice #laborrights

04.09.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get 25% off on Preorders September 3-5! Use PREORDER25 at checkout. Here's a link to my book, FROM THE FIELDS TO THE FIGHT releasing March, 2026! tinyurl.com/36rywcwc #childrensbooks #kidlit #socialjustice #immigrants #farmworkers #laborrights #justice #fight #equality #picturebooks #biography

03.09.2025 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SCBWI Florida Critique Fest SCBWI Florida’s Critique Fest is an opportunity to get your work critiqued by a publishing industry pro! Whether you write, illustrate, or do both, we will have plenty of amazing agents, art directors...

SCBWI FL has three spots left for a critique with @brianlarossa.com. $95 includes a critique + 15-min Zoom session with Brian and post -event sub opportunities to the broader faculty. Details here www.scbwi.org/events/flori...

17.08.2025 11:35 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t miss the chance to attend a great kidlit conference on October 11th with fantastic speakers, giveaways, and submission opportunities, including to DREAM JAR PUBLISHING!

See details at girlpowerhour.weebly.com

#kidlit #childrensbooks #conference #publishing #submission

29.07.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BOOK DEAL!!

Erin Fennell's debut pb TANGO MAN: THE MUSICAL LIFE OF ASTOR PIAZZOLLA, illustrated by Martina Peluso, fall of 2027.

Congratulations Erin & Martina!

#kidlit #kidlitart #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #pb #pbbio #biography #nonfiction #nf #publishing #bookdeal #bookannouncement

14.07.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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COVER REVEAL!FROM THE FIELDS TO THE FIGHT: A PB bio about Jessica Govea Thorbourne, a Latina labor activist who worked alongside Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta to bring attention to the plight of migrant farmworkers.

www.simonandschuster.com/books/From-t...
#kidlit #childrensbooks #civilrights

28.06.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you for posting - beautiful work. I actually found someone for this project but I’ll keep you in mind for the future.

16.04.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you - beautiful work. I actually found someone for this project.

16.04.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Illustrator Portfolio Submission Dream Jar Publishing is an independent publisher looking to build a list of illustrators to consider for future projects. If you illustrate for the children's book market, we would love to hear from y...

Thank you for sharing. You have some great samples. I think the animals are a bit too realistic for this project but I’ll keep you in mind for future projects. If you’d like you can fill out this form so I can keep your info on file forms.gle/hgWMaP4i3vHV...

13.04.2025 05:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much for sharing. Unfortunately the style is not a fit for this project.

13.04.2025 05:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for a children’s book illustrator who illustrates in a traditional style (watercolor, by hand or digital) & who can draw ducks in action, specifically ducks playing baseball. Please drop images of duck illustrations here and portfolio links. #kidlitart

11.04.2025 23:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s appalling and frightening. Im sorry you are dealing with that. I’m scheduled to do some author visits next week. I hope I and others don’t have to ever experience that.

27.03.2025 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for inviting me!

13.02.2025 02:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Discount on kidlit critiques

Discount on kidlit critiques

ONE WEEK LEFT! Critiques make the perfect holiday gift for authors & illustrators, published & pre-published. Now thru 12/15, you can get 10% off by using code HOLIDAY10. Details www.angelapadron.com/critiques #critique #kidlit #kidlitart #discount #holiday #sale #author #illustrators

09.12.2024 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ATTENTION ALL BOOK CREATORS! What makes me qualified to give critiques?
-3 books published
-4 more in 2026
-editor, writer & illustrator for ed publishers.
-PT editorial assistant
-agented
-educator sharing knowledge & experience to help others reach their dreams. www.angelapadron.com/critiques

03.12.2024 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Use the code HOLIDAY10 to get a 10% discount on any of my publishing services OR school visits now through 12/15/24 www.angelapadron.com
#discount #promo #deal #critique #portfolioreview #schoolvisit #authorvisit #author #writer #illustration #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidlitart

29.11.2024 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to Simon & Schuster for sponsoring me at #NCTE this weekend. I was on 3 panels & got to sign books for the first time as an author-illustrator! I loved getting signed books from some of my author mentors & presenting with so many incredible authors Hope to see you all next year in Colorado!

24.11.2024 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New hairdo for my first #NCTE Conference. #kidlit

21.11.2024 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you're heading to Boston for the #NCTE24 conference, this is where I'll be. Looking forward to presenting, meeting fantastic educators and librarians, and connecting with my fellow book creators! #childrensbooks #authors #educators #librarians #illustrators #kidlit

20.11.2024 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You’re the best!

19.11.2024 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to being a part of this #ncte panel with some amazing authors.

18.11.2024 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I made a Picture Book Author Starter Pack! This is trad pub'd authors with books currently out πŸ™‚

go.bsky.app/B8U5Ekc

14.11.2024 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 150    πŸ” 52    πŸ’¬ 63    πŸ“Œ 6

Thanks for the list! Can I get added to your list? I’m a traditionally published pb author-illustrator.

15.11.2024 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

10.11.2024 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's a second place where you can find me at the NCTE conference in Boston this Nov. with another amazing group of authors. Hope to see you there! #NCTE #teachers #librarians #ChildrensBooks #kidlit #ncte2024 convention.ncte.org

31.10.2024 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My book AS THE SEAS RISE is on sale for only $12 on Amazon for a limited time! a.co/d/1gwHsEW #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks #teachers #librarians #school #science #nonfiction #pbbio #climatechange #climatejustice #sealevelrise #community #latina #latinx #latinascientist

27.10.2024 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you're attending the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) conference in Boston this November, we hope you'll come check out our presentation! Mariana Llanos LΓ³pezdeCastilla Sita Singh Sera Rivers #NCTE #teachers #librarians #ChildrensBooks #kidlit #ncte2024 convention.ncte.org

24.10.2024 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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