@writebetween.bsky.social
Spanish translator and PB author. PAULA'S PATCHES (FreeSpiritBooks), SQUAWK OF SPANISH (Charlesbridge), SOMETIMES A DREAM (Versify, 2027).
Honored and so excited to learn that UN GRAZNIDO EN ESPAÑOL was included on the 2025 California Department of Education Recommended Literature List. I’m thrilled that Max, Lorito, and Abuela’s story gets to be read and shared in English and in Spanish!
@charlesbridge.bsky.social
So well deserved 👏👏👏👏
28.07.2025 21:21 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Read on… 👀
26.07.2025 13:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I'll be there too!
25.07.2025 00:27 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Thrilled to announce my next book... PRIYA'S NOT-SO-PERFECT BRAND-NEW OUTFIT.🎉
It is part imagination and part real - a story 'little me' would have loved.
I'm grateful to my CPs and agent @adriagoetz, and excited to have the talent of @colourbyvaish.
#picturebook #kidlit #southasian #pavadai
That’s a wrap for PAULA’S PATCHES summer tour!
Thank you so much for having me at your branches, Loudoun County 💕
Everyone, go visit your library this summer—they’re free, air-conditioned, and inspiring!
@freespiritbooks.bsky.social
🥳 Happy 2nd candle, Paula!
This book, about a crafty girl with torn pants, has been a whole adventure!
Thank you for making these 2 years so special. I’m 👀at you: booksellers, librarians, crafters, readers & book huggers.
@freespiritbooks.bsky.social
I’ve been having a blast celebrating mending and creating with Paula’s Patches!
If you’re in Loudoun County, Virginia, please come see me at your local branch. We’ll be reading Paula’s Patches and having fun with fabric crafts! 📚 (see pic for schedule)
@freespiritbooks.bsky.social
🎉Yay!! Look who it is! Squawk of Spanish made it to the final round of the Crystal Kite Awards (Atlantic Division).
If you enjoyed the book, I’d appreciate your continued support. Thank you so much for voting 💕
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #CrystalKiteAward
Story Time & Craft Event: Loudoun County, VA
📚 Brambleton Library. July 7
📚Ashburn Library. July 9
📚Gum Spring Library. July 10
📚Purcellville Library. July 14
📚Lovettsville Library. July 15
All at 3pm
@freespiritbooks.bsky.social
Today is the last day of school here in Fairfax, VA. But I’m already looking forward to this summer program with Loudoun County. 😎
We’ll be reading Paula’s Patches, celebrating different ways of repairing and reusing, and making our very own pouches from fabric.
@freespiritbooks.bsky.social
Check out my birthday month specials!!!! Cheers! 🥂
06.06.2025 18:54 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Check out what's hot this summer at People's Book!
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{new} I talked with Jessica Sobin, the Director of D.C.'s high-impact tutoring program, to hear how it's going and what they've learned so far -->
Via @studentsuccess.bsky.social: eduprogress.org/making-tutor...
It’s that time of the year again and look who it is! Squawk of Spanish is on the #CrystalKiteAward list this year!
First round of voting is open now:
www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite
Happy voting and discovering new titles! @scbwi.bsky.social
Because access to books and libraries is life-giving and life-saving…because Dr. Carla Hayden was disrespected and should not have been fired…because the basis of any legitimate govt is freedom of speech and expression…be bold and lift our voices together. See you on May 31! ReadStrongAmerica.org
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5AM SPRINT CLUB Join us every Thursday on Zoom at 5AM for quiet worktime with a little company! MAY Dates: 5/15, 5/22 & 5/29 JUNE Dates: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 * OHIO NORTH * SCBWI SOCIETY OF CHILDRENS BOOK WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS Artwork by Kristina Tartara www.KristinaTartara.com
5AM SPRINT CLUB- Grab a coffee and join peers for some individual "silent" work. It’s a great way to set a short-term goal and make progress. THURSDAY mornings 5-6:15 a.m. via Zoom.
Members only.
Info: www.scbwi.org/regions/ohio...
Art by @kristinatartara.bsky.social
Handwritten quote on a white sheet with an illustrated face at the bottom and pink hearts around the text. The quote reads: "If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting." — Liana Brooks Illustration and lettering by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. A paintbrush lies across the page on a wooden surface.
If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social
#WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit
💥TOMORROW:
Middleburg, VA 💥
Interested in writing and publishing #kidlit?
Join @alyssacolman.bsky.social @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social and me as we discuss all things writing and publishing.
➡️Please register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/middl...
you can book a meeting with yours truly
19.05.2025 00:52 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0or PBs?
16.05.2025 19:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0My son loved it!
15.05.2025 01:22 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
I had my last school visit of the year today, and it was so special!
My favorite was when a student asked, “will we have time to write our own books after this?” Then he turned to the teacher and finished, “please? Please can we write?” 🥹
@freespiritbooks.bsky.social
The world is burning but I'm in a meeting right now with a small group of passionately committed people at @barefootbooks.bsky.social talking about how we're going to double down -- QUADRUPLE DOWN -- on making diverse books and getting them into as many little hands as we possibly can.
04.03.2025 15:55 — 👍 17 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 0
Interested in publishing PBs, CBs, or novels?
Join us as we discuss all things publishing. Leave with recommendations and resources for your author journey.
Come see us in Alexandria
@oldtownbooks.bsky.social
Or Middleburg Books.
@leahmoserwrites.bsky.social @alyssacolman.bsky.social
I’m hiring an intern! If you or someone you know is enthusiastic about children’s books, apply at the link below (please do not DM me, it will not help your chances):
recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/J...
Young readers become adult readers.
Join me in supporting #ChildrensBookWeek and celebrate with a ton of great resources:
🔗 everychildareader.net/cbw/celebrat...
#StoryOcean @charlesbridge.bsky.social
So excited! This will be my first time attending 💕
Who else is in? Register here: www.latinxstorytellersconference.com
@lkbfstorytellers.bsky.social
Had a blast celebrating Independent Bookstore Day @oldtownbooks.bsky.social this morning! We had a squawking storytime!
📚Happy #IndieBookstoreDay to all who celebrate! 📚
@charlesbridge.bsky.social
