Deb Zapata
@debbiezapata.bsky.social
Children's book author. UP AND ADAM (2022, Kids Can Press), ABUELA'S LETTER (2024, Magination Press) & ISABEL'S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE (2025, Magination Press). Baker. Tea Lover. Knitter. #12x12 #SCBWI
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💕🍂HAPPY FRIENDSGIVING is out today from Random House Kids! A cozy celebration of food, friends, and finding your place at the table.
Grab a copy wherever books are sold—and save a seat for a friend. 🧡
Grab a copy wherever books are sold—and save a seat for a friend. 🧡
September 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
💕🍂HAPPY FRIENDSGIVING is out today from Random House Kids! A cozy celebration of food, friends, and finding your place at the table.
Grab a copy wherever books are sold—and save a seat for a friend. 🧡
Grab a copy wherever books are sold—and save a seat for a friend. 🧡
12 x 12 has been such a wonderful group to help me reach my writing goals!
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to Debbie Zapata!🎉
📚 ISABEL'S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE, illustrated by Gabriella Galvez, published by Magination Press, is here! 📖✨
Find it here: buff.ly/9DqKW0y
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 ISABEL'S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE, illustrated by Gabriella Galvez, published by Magination Press, is here! 📖✨
Find it here: buff.ly/9DqKW0y
#kidlit #12x12PB
October 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
12 x 12 has been such a wonderful group to help me reach my writing goals!
✨📚Now available wherever books are sold. Join the fiesta! 🎉✨
October 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
✨📚Now available wherever books are sold. Join the fiesta! 🎉✨
So honored for this lovely review of ISABEL'S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE from Kirkus. Releasing next week!
ISABEL'S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE | Kirkus Reviews
Isabel dreams of a big, blowout birthday party but must temper her wishes.
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October 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
So honored for this lovely review of ISABEL'S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE from Kirkus. Releasing next week!
So honored for this great review of my next picture book, which releases on October 7th!
September 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
So honored for this great review of my next picture book, which releases on October 7th!
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Teachers & Librarians! I am giving away one copy of my just-released PB, My Backyard Used to Be, to one U.S.-based teacher or librarian who likes & reposts this by October 1. #kidlit #Edusky #SchoolLibrarian. Themes: history, stewardship, outdoor play.
September 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Teachers & Librarians! I am giving away one copy of my just-released PB, My Backyard Used to Be, to one U.S.-based teacher or librarian who likes & reposts this by October 1. #kidlit #Edusky #SchoolLibrarian. Themes: history, stewardship, outdoor play.
🎉🎂 UP AND ADAM turns 3 today! 🐾☀️
Grateful to every reader who has cheered on Adam and his pup as they help their community after the big storm. 🌈
Check it out from your local library...
Your support keeps their message of kindness, inclusion, and community going strong. Thanks Kids Can Press! 💛💙
Grateful to every reader who has cheered on Adam and his pup as they help their community after the big storm. 🌈
Check it out from your local library...
Your support keeps their message of kindness, inclusion, and community going strong. Thanks Kids Can Press! 💛💙
May 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🎉🎂 UP AND ADAM turns 3 today! 🐾☀️
Grateful to every reader who has cheered on Adam and his pup as they help their community after the big storm. 🌈
Check it out from your local library...
Your support keeps their message of kindness, inclusion, and community going strong. Thanks Kids Can Press! 💛💙
Grateful to every reader who has cheered on Adam and his pup as they help their community after the big storm. 🌈
Check it out from your local library...
Your support keeps their message of kindness, inclusion, and community going strong. Thanks Kids Can Press! 💛💙
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April 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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I just saw that my upcoming picture book WE MATCH! is now available to preview on Edelweiss, so if you want a sneak peek at what this adorable bunch of dogs (illustrated by Sharon Glick) is up to, now's your chance: community.edelweiss.plus/title/166262...
March 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I just saw that my upcoming picture book WE MATCH! is now available to preview on Edelweiss, so if you want a sneak peek at what this adorable bunch of dogs (illustrated by Sharon Glick) is up to, now's your chance: community.edelweiss.plus/title/166262...
📚✨ COVER REVEAL! ✨📚
This story, inspired by my beloved Aunt Lupe, is filled with love, family, and a bit of birthday magic. 💖
Beautifully illustrated by Gabriella Galvez and published by Magination Press, this special book arrives on October 7, 2025! 🎁 Preorder now wherever books are sold. 📖
This story, inspired by my beloved Aunt Lupe, is filled with love, family, and a bit of birthday magic. 💖
Beautifully illustrated by Gabriella Galvez and published by Magination Press, this special book arrives on October 7, 2025! 🎁 Preorder now wherever books are sold. 📖
February 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
📚✨ COVER REVEAL! ✨📚
This story, inspired by my beloved Aunt Lupe, is filled with love, family, and a bit of birthday magic. 💖
Beautifully illustrated by Gabriella Galvez and published by Magination Press, this special book arrives on October 7, 2025! 🎁 Preorder now wherever books are sold. 📖
This story, inspired by my beloved Aunt Lupe, is filled with love, family, and a bit of birthday magic. 💖
Beautifully illustrated by Gabriella Galvez and published by Magination Press, this special book arrives on October 7, 2025! 🎁 Preorder now wherever books are sold. 📖
🎉 Isabel's Birthday Surprise—published by @maginationpress and beautifully illustrated by Gabriella Galvez—is coming to bookstores, libraries, and schools in 2025! 📚✨
This story is inspired by a real-life experience of my Tía Lupe, and I can't wait for you all to read it! 💛🎂
This story is inspired by a real-life experience of my Tía Lupe, and I can't wait for you all to read it! 💛🎂
February 7, 2025 at 4:49 AM
🎉 Isabel's Birthday Surprise—published by @maginationpress and beautifully illustrated by Gabriella Galvez—is coming to bookstores, libraries, and schools in 2025! 📚✨
This story is inspired by a real-life experience of my Tía Lupe, and I can't wait for you all to read it! 💛🎂
This story is inspired by a real-life experience of my Tía Lupe, and I can't wait for you all to read it! 💛🎂
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We are a group of #kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief efforts with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 28th.
Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza...
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January 26, 2025 at 5:06 AM
We are a group of #kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief efforts with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 28th.
Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza...
Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social
Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza...
Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social
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Friends, this GoFundMe is, unfortunately, legit. Can’t talk about it now, but I’m sure posts about the absurdity of life are to come. Please share if you can. #EatonFire
Donate to Please Support Karen & Ingin's Recovery from the Eaton Fire, organized by Alice Hom
Dear friends, family, and community members,
We're Alice, Di… Alice Hom needs your support for Please Support Karen & Ingin's Recovery from the Eaton Fire
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January 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Friends, this GoFundMe is, unfortunately, legit. Can’t talk about it now, but I’m sure posts about the absurdity of life are to come. Please share if you can. #EatonFire
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Welcome to 2025 Author sponsor @lisaljrogers.bsky.social ! She is the award-winning author of Beautiful Noise: The Music of John Cage; 16 Words: William Carlos And “The Red Wheelbarrow”; & Joan Mitchell Paints a Symphony.
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#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
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#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
January 8, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Welcome to 2025 Author sponsor @lisaljrogers.bsky.social ! She is the award-winning author of Beautiful Noise: The Music of John Cage; 16 Words: William Carlos And “The Red Wheelbarrow”; & Joan Mitchell Paints a Symphony.
readyourworld.org/2025-author-...
#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
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#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
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Day 6: 31 Days, 31 Lists - 2024 Funny Picture Books. Today we look at a slew of books that are doing it right. From parrotfish and hilarious Iranians to science fiction, nonfiction, & more, there's something here for every humor lover on your list! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/06/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Funny Picture Books
Funny books? They're difficult to create. Today we look at a slew of books that are doing it right. From parrotfish and hilarious Iranians to science fiction, nonfiction, and more, there's something h...
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December 6, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Day 6: 31 Days, 31 Lists - 2024 Funny Picture Books. Today we look at a slew of books that are doing it right. From parrotfish and hilarious Iranians to science fiction, nonfiction, & more, there's something here for every humor lover on your list! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/06/3...
I'm grateful and honored to announce that ABUELA'S LETTER has received the NCTE Charlotte Huck Recommended Award! 🏆 A heartfelt thanks to the educators, readers, and everyone who’s supported this journey. I’m excited to continue sharing this story and its message of love and connection. 💌
November 26, 2024 at 4:05 PM
I'm grateful and honored to announce that ABUELA'S LETTER has received the NCTE Charlotte Huck Recommended Award! 🏆 A heartfelt thanks to the educators, readers, and everyone who’s supported this journey. I’m excited to continue sharing this story and its message of love and connection. 💌
Proud to introduce my incredible client, Baxter Wilson-Rul! 📖💙 He is an autistic and nonverbal author. This heartfelt story not only shows the beauty and challenges of nonspeaking autism but also reminds us of the universal desire to be understood. ✨ #Neurodiversity #AutismAwareness #InclusiveBooks
November 4, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Proud to introduce my incredible client, Baxter Wilson-Rul! 📖💙 He is an autistic and nonverbal author. This heartfelt story not only shows the beauty and challenges of nonspeaking autism but also reminds us of the universal desire to be understood. ✨ #Neurodiversity #AutismAwareness #InclusiveBooks
I can't believe it's already Halloween! The rest of 2024 is going to fly by.
October 31, 2024 at 6:10 PM
I can't believe it's already Halloween! The rest of 2024 is going to fly by.
Fantastic book launch event for my newest picture book, ABUELA'S LETTER (illustrated by Alejandra Ruiz and published by Magination Press). Alejandra zoomed in from Colombia, and it was amazing to learn more about her process. Thanks to Book People for making this possible!
October 21, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Fantastic book launch event for my newest picture book, ABUELA'S LETTER (illustrated by Alejandra Ruiz and published by Magination Press). Alejandra zoomed in from Colombia, and it was amazing to learn more about her process. Thanks to Book People for making this possible!
I am so grateful for the entire team that made this possible from my critique partners, agent James McGowan at BookEnds, and the whole team at Magination Press. This is a book special to my heart that helps people of all ages navigate loss and grief with a sense of hope.
October 15, 2024 at 12:54 PM
I am so grateful for the entire team that made this possible from my critique partners, agent James McGowan at BookEnds, and the whole team at Magination Press. This is a book special to my heart that helps people of all ages navigate loss and grief with a sense of hope.
Exciting news! My editor @MaginationPress and I were interviewed by Gayleen Rabakukk for Cynsations! We talk all things picture books--check it out: cynthialeitichsmith.com/2024/10/auth...
Author & Editor Interview: Author Debbie Zapata & Editor Kristine Enderle on Addressing Tough Topics in Picture Books - Cynthia Leitich Smith
By Gayleen Rabakukk Today we welcome author Debbie Zapata and her editor, Kristine Enderle of Magination Press to discuss writing about tough topics, bilingual books, and Debbie’s latest book, Abuela’...
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October 4, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Exciting news! My editor @MaginationPress and I were interviewed by Gayleen Rabakukk for Cynsations! We talk all things picture books--check it out: cynthialeitichsmith.com/2024/10/auth...
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard 👻🍬🎃 iiiiiit’s spooky month and my birthday month! I’m Adriane and I love illustrating nostalgic scenes with a sprinkle of the fantastical. I am now available for picture books, board books, and covers!
Rep’d by James McGowan
jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com
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jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com
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October 3, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard 👻🍬🎃 iiiiiit’s spooky month and my birthday month! I’m Adriane and I love illustrating nostalgic scenes with a sprinkle of the fantastical. I am now available for picture books, board books, and covers!
Rep’d by James McGowan
jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com
adrianetsai.com
Rep’d by James McGowan
jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com
adrianetsai.com
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Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member @tracihuahn.bsky.social! Her #picturebook, MAMIE TAPE FIGHTS TO GO TO SCHOOL, illustrated by @michellieart and published by @randomhousekids, was released today.
See ALL of May's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday
#newbook #booklaunch
See ALL of May's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday
#newbook #booklaunch
May 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member @tracihuahn.bsky.social! Her #picturebook, MAMIE TAPE FIGHTS TO GO TO SCHOOL, illustrated by @michellieart and published by @randomhousekids, was released today.
See ALL of May's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday
#newbook #booklaunch
See ALL of May's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday
#newbook #booklaunch
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Woohoo! It's #12x12PB @mcusolito.bsky.social's Book Birthday for her #MG book, A WINDOW INTO THE OCEAN TWILIGHT ZONE, published by @charlesbridgepublishing!
Take a look at May's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday
#newbook #booklaunch
Take a look at May's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday
#newbook #booklaunch
May 7, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Woohoo! It's #12x12PB @mcusolito.bsky.social's Book Birthday for her #MG book, A WINDOW INTO THE OCEAN TWILIGHT ZONE, published by @charlesbridgepublishing!
Take a look at May's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday
#newbook #booklaunch
Take a look at May's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday
#newbook #booklaunch