I just got back from three days Author visit in Western Virginia near Staunton, Harrisonburg, and Bridgewater. I had great time visiting elementary school and presenting to aspiring educators at James Madison University.
I’m on episode 80 of the THE YARN, A School Library Journal Production, discussing STELLA DÍAZ HAS SOMETHING TO SAY. I had a blast. Thanks to Colby Sharp and Travis Jonker for having me. Here is a link if you’d like to take a listen.
I’ve just relaunched my Guest Speaker profile on Skype in the Classroom! I love this infographic that Candlewick put together too.
I’m headed to Sheboygan Children’s Book Festival in Wisconsin next week. I’ll be there from the October 12th through the 13th doing book store events, school visits, presentations, and panels. Can’t wait!
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Just came back from another fabulous year at the Princeton Children’s Book Festival. Here are just a few pictures. It was great to see the giraffe I designed for the poster on the wall and all the name badges. I’m grateful to the wonderful people at Princeton Public Library, JaZams Book store, wonderful attendees, and all the great author/illustrators at the festival.
Here is the poster I designed for the Princeton Children’s Book Festival. For links on all the amazing authors and illustrators attending, check out the link!
Great news! Stella Diaz Has Something to Say is featured in September issue of Parents Magazine. It's in a story about Diverse books. A big thank you to First Book for including it on a wonderful list of books. Here are a few pictures and a link to the article.
I just came back from vacation and a wonderful experience at ILA annual conference in Austin. I spent three days with wonderful educators and fellow authors like Vera Brogsol, Varian Johnson, Angela Cervantes, Colby Sharp, Juana Martinez-Neal, and Pablo Cartaya. Here are just a few pictures from panels and presentations. Thank you to Macmillan for bringing me and being so supportive of STELLA DÍAZ HAS SOMETHING TO SAY. Also a big thank you to Susannah Richards and Oralia Cortes for moderating the panels.
Thanks for my great publisher, Macmillan, I'll be attending ALA this summer!
If you'd like to meet me AND get a signed copy of STELLA DÍAZ HAS SOMETHING TO SAY, I'll be signing Saturday June 23rd at 3pm. Here is a link to the booth number and more details!
https://www.eventscribe.com/2018/ALA-Annual/fsPopup.asp?Mode=presInfo&PresentationID=400017
This Thursday is the first ever Lee and Low Showcase Webinar. They'll be previewing their Fall 2018 books including Galápagos Girl! Here is a link to register. I hope you'll check it out!
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3615281272325/WN_atJ5Zi5PToST0FqjKyD0CA
I'm delighted to be Author of the Month at Chicago Public Library. This feels especially fitting since my book, Stella Díaz Has Something To Say, takes place in Chicago. I can't help, but feel this would make Stella pretty happy too.
I have a new blog thanks to the new website. If you'd like to catch up on my older blog, please visit:
I'm delighted to share the Stella Díaz Book Cover for Scholastic's Club Leo. This just makes my heart swoon.
I just came back from the 2nd Annual OMG Book Festival. As part of the festival, we visited the wonderful kids at Castro Elementary and later did an event at Tattered Cover. I felt lucky to be surrounded with such amazing authors. Here are just a few pictures:
