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John Parra
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John Parra is an award-winning, best-selling artist, illustrator, author, and educator, renowned for his vibrant, culturally rich children’s picture books that celebrate Latino heritage and traditions.
Signing advanced copies of my upcoming illustrated picture book, ¡Viva Valenzuela!: Fernandomania Erupts in Los Angeles, with author and MLB journalist Nathalie Alonso at Astra Books in NYC tinyurl.com/Viva-Valenzu... #DodgerNation #baseball #picturebooks #picturebookbiographies #latinxkidlit
November 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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!
www.rcbfest.com @simonkids.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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!
foxrochester.com/news/good-da... @simonkids.bsky.social
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
foxrochester.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I was lucky enough to kick off this Dodger season with them in Tokyo and celebrate the finale back home in Los Angeles.Congratulations to everyone across the Dodgers on their World Series Championship! Stay tuned for my upcoming book, Viva Valenzuela! a tribute to pitching legend Fernando Valenzuela
November 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvHj....

Pollypony Rec music www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJfb...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
An incredible Día de Muertos celebration in Los Angeles! Thank you for everyone being able to share my new book, This Moment Is Special, in such a meaningful way.
Especially: bloomwildbookstore for hosting two amazing storytime events, and to Plaza de la Raza and Montebello Barnyard Zoo & Park
November 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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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November 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
See on you on CBS LA this Saturday
November 1, 2025 at 3:48 AM
THIS MOMENT IS SPECIAL, w Bloom Wild Bookshop, Storytime & Book Signing Events:
Sat. Nov 1
–11a-1p Montebello Barnyard Zoo www.eventbrite.com/.../john-par....
– 5p-9p Plaza de la Raza Plaza/Día de Muertos www.plazadelaraza.org/.../10/23/di...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
“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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October 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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
A Día de Muertos Story OUT LOUD w/ John Parra
YouTube video by Latinos Out Loud Podcast
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October 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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
October 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM