I loved participating in this BOOK CLUB FOR KIDS podcast about STELLA DÍAZ HAS SOMETHING TO SAY. I just love hearing the kids discuss the book. I’ve attached the episode here, but you can also visit their website for more episodes, too.
Stella Díaz Praise Sheet
A little more than 3 mos till STELLA DÍAZ DREAMS BIG hits the bookstores!
@MacKidsBooks complied this lovely praise sheet from some amazing educators/librarians. Big thank you:
@dylanteut, @Sam_Northern, @LaurieMason625, @MsAbuRishBTES, @LKrantzberg, @booksavvykat, John Milburn, and Meryle Leonard.
Scholastic's Book Club and This Writer's Life
This week MANGO, ABUELA, and ME is Scholastic’s Book Club, Book of the Week. Watch the video below and please visit for more information:
http://www.judynewmanatscholastic.com/blog/2020/09/author-interview-video-mango-abuela-me/
In other news, I am also featured on the most recent of episode of This Writer’s Life with Danielle Davis. Watch the clip below and please share it with the young writers in your life, too.
National Book Festival
Happy to share that I’m participating in this year’s National Book Festival. For more information, please visit:
https://www.loc.gov/events/2020-national-book-festival/about-this-event/
#NatBookFest
Booking Virtual Visits 2020-2021
I miss doing in-person school visits, but virtual school visits are the next best thing! If you are interested in having me present or do workshops with your students, please contact: hello@theauthorvillage.com for more information. Thanks!
Stella Díaz Updates
So happy to share that:
Stella Díaz Dreams Big, on Sale 1.12.2021
Stella Díaz Never Gives Up, in Paperback 1.12.2021
Stella Díaz Has Something to Say, in Audiobook 12.29.2021
Pre-order a copy today or request a copy at your local library!
#GRA19 #stelladiaz #kidlit #MG
NYPL'S Online Summer Readings Program
I recently collaborated with the New York Public Library to create a video all about the Stella Díaz series. Tune in on July 20th at 11am to watch it live!
Here is a link to check it out or you can watch it below:
Thank you to Joy Hariprasad for the invitation and to all the New York Public Librarians I worked with on the video.
Virginia Festival of the Book
I’m happy to share the poster I designed for the 2021 Virginia Festival of The Book. Submissions are now open, too! https://vabook.org/festival-info/submissions/
Author Village: In Conversations
I’m thrilled to be participating in The Author Village’s ‘In Conversation series’ twice this summer. First one up is with a fellow Latinx Author and Illustrator that I truly admire: Juana Martinez-Neal! I hope you’ll join us June 11th at 3pm ET. For registration information, please visit:
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/v2dppj8t/register
#ConversationsTAV
Earth Day Video
Hi! Here is a brief video with a few tips on ways to cut down on plastic. Also find out more information about Stella's Plastic Pledge in Stella Díaz Never Gives Up.
For more resources and to sign Stella’s pledge, please visit: www.StellaDiazBooks.com
#GRA19 #GRAStella #earthday
Authors In April
I'm so excited for Authors in April this week! Watch this fabulous video they put together for my upcoming virtual visits:
Stella Díaz Bitesize Video
How would Stella Díaz handle stress? How would I? Click on the video below to find out. I’m going to post another small video in 2 weeks for Earth Day!
Draw with Me!
I recorded a video showing how to come up with a new character and story. Enjoy!
#drawwithme #stayhome #illustration
Read Across America
Hi! I recorded a video for Read Across America. Watch me read from Chapter 2 of Stella Díaz Never Gives Up.
Stella Díaz Tour
I just got back from the Stella Díaz Never Gives Up tour. It was a whirlwind of a tour with stops in Houston, Coral Gables, Orlando, and Pittsburgh. Thank you to all the great schools, students, and independent booksellers I met on my trip. Here are just a few pictures! Next stop, D.C. area for a visit at K.W. Barrett Elementary.
Stella Díaz Book Tour
I'm headed on the STELLA DÍAZ NEVER GIVES UP book tour on Friday 1/31!
1st stop Houston for BookWorm Festival! Then Coral Gables, Orlando, Pittsburg, & D.C.
Excited to be working w/ awesome indie bookstores like Blue Willow Books, Writers Block in Orlando, White Whale in Pittsburg, and Books & Books in Coral Gables.
Thanks to Macmillan kids for arranging it!
Stella Díaz Activity Sheet
I’m happy to share a new activity sheet for Stella Díaz Never Gives Up. Click on the images the below to download. Also feel free to share with any Stella Readers you might know! Big thank you to the team at Macmillan Kids for putting this together!
Stella Díaz Never Gives Up
Tomorrow is STELLA DÍAZ NEVER GIVES UP book birthday! I’m so excited for this book to be out in the world.
I’m also happy to share that there is now an official STELLA DÍAZ website for the series. There are resources, a pledge, and links to ocean related organizations. Click here to check it out:
That’s right, series!!!! There will be a 3rd & 4th STELLA in ‘21 & ‘22. I’m thrilled that there will be more books in the future.
Thank you to everyone who has read and supported the series. You helped make this possible!
NCTE - Panels
I’ll be at NCTE in Baltimore on Friday November 22nd. Can’t wait to see my other panelists and meet with educators from across the states.
Final Global Read Aloud Video
My final GRA video. Thank you for going on this wonderful journey with me. The rest of my videos are up on my blog and YouTube.
I can’t wait to share with you all STELLA DIAZ NEVER GIVES UP which comes out January 14th, 2020.
Happy Holidays!