A great shoutout for ¡VIVA VALENZUELA! in School Library Journal's: 13 Great Sports Books for Kids That Raise a High Bar and Meet Their Mark.
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YouTube video by News Channel 3-12
Students Meet Favorite Authors at 56th Annual Author-Go-Round
Grateful to return to my hometown and take part in the Santa Barbara County Education Office 56th Annual Author-Go-Around.
Big thanks as well to Ivania Montes at KEYT @newschannel312 for the wonderful interview and for spotlighting this special event: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymie...
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An amazing review for ¡VIVA VALENZUELA!, coming from the team at @Kirkus.“…this book is a grand slam for young baseball fans…A well-pitched celebration of talent, perseverance, and the power of representation."— #Kirkus.
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2 projects received Merit recognition in 3x3 Awards Illustration Annual #22 including art in ELOISA’S MUSICAL WINDOW, by @margaritaengle.bsky.social on @simonkids.bsky.social and the cover art for ACROSS SO MANY SEAS, a Newbery Honor book by @ruthbehar.bsky.social on @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
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Órale! ¡VIVA VALENZUELA! Receives its first STARRED REVIEW from @slj.com! www.slj.com/review/viva-..., @nathaliealonso.bsky.social #astrapublishing
18.12.2025 18:37 — 👍 7 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
What an absolute pleasure to speak with the wonderful Jyoti Gopal on Episode 9 of the IN THE PICTURE podcast.
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11.12.2025 14:38 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
JOHN PARRA ART Store BLACK FRIDAY deals have started at @teepublic.bsky.social Up to 40% Sales on t-shirts, apparel, phone cases, wall decor, totes, stickers, and more! www.teepublic.com/user/johnpar...
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Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
27.11.2025 13:29 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
YouTube video by Hilo Colectivo
La hora Hilo (capítulo 41): John Parra (English language)
THANK YOU Jorge Inzunza for a special interview episode of "La hora Hilo." about my artist journey, and reading from my recent picture book, THIS MOMENT IS SPECIAL: A Día de Muertos Story. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZekD... @simonkids.bsky.social @soyadriana.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social
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📣✨ HEADS UP! Pura Belpré Honor–winning author-illus @johnparraart.bsky.social has a new book out from @simonkids.bsky.social called THIS MOMENT IS SPECIAL: A Dia De Muertos Story! Spend a day with a family as they prepare for a celebration to remember loved ones who have come before them. ❤️ #kidlit
14.11.2025 11:47 — 👍 4 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
Calling all Rochester NY area readers! The Rochester Children's Book Festival is this Sat., Nov. 8, from 10a–4p @ Monroe Community College. Meet 50+ authors & illustrators, join in fun activities, & take home a signed book or two @ this FREE family fun event!
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06.11.2025 20:18 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Children's author promotes literacy, family book festival
A local author is promoting his new children's book as well as the Rochester Children and Teens' Book Festival.John Parra joins ARC Rochester to plug "This Mome
Many thanks to Fox Rochester for the lovely interview & the chance to talk about my new book, THIS MOMENT IS SPECIAL: A Día de Muertos Story. I’m thrilled to share that I’ll also be at the Rochester Children's Book Festival this Sat Nov 8th!
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Thankful to all the wonderful friends who made it to our Día de Muertos book events in LA. Here's to our own book journey! Video from, THIS MOMENT IS SPECIAL: A Día de Muertos Story.
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Pollypony Rec music www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJfb...
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What a pleasure to speak with @CB LA about my new book, This Moment is Special: A Dia de Muertos Story, and the meaning behind this heartfelt and wonderful cultural holiday tradition. www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/v...
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See on you on CBS LA this Saturday
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“Looking up, I see a sea of stars! The constellations in the sky tell stories and myths. I’m in awe. Estoy asombrado.” – John Parra, THIS MOMENT IS SPECIAL: A Día de Muertos Story johnparraart.com/books/this-m...
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YouTube video by Latinos Out Loud Podcast
A Día de Muertos Story OUT LOUD w/ John Parra
Had a great time chatting with the amazing Rachel La Loca on Latinos Out Loud about my new picture book This Moment Is Special: A Día de Muertos Story — we talked creativity, culture, mindfulness, and honoring Día de Muertos. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1A0... @simonkids.bsky.social
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Celebrate the Day of the Dead and mindfulness with my NEW author/illustrated picture book: THIS MOMENT IS SPECIAL: A Día de Muertos Story. johnparraart.com/books/this-m... @simonkids.bsky.social
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Newbery Honor Award-winning and Pura Belpré Award–winning author of THE VULNERABLE OBSERVER, LUCKY BROKEN GIRL, LETTERS FROM CUBA, TÍA FORTUNA'S NEW HOME, ACROSS SO MANY SEAS. Co-author with Gabriel Frye-Behar of PEPITA MEETS BEBITA.
Seize the means of run production. BREAKOUT YEAR (2025): I write books about ballplayers kissing. Repped by @DeidreKnight
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