Stephanie Owens
@stephanieowens.bsky.social
🇨🇦Canadian kidlit author/Photographer/Healthcare professional
Represented by Sharon Belcastro
https://stephaniemcowens.wordpress.com/
Represented by Sharon Belcastro
https://stephaniemcowens.wordpress.com/
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a group of people are jumping in the air in a room with the words `` hooray !!! '' written on the bottom .
ALT: a group of people are jumping in the air in a room with the words `` hooray !!! '' written on the bottom .
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🎉I’m thrilled to share that I’m now represented by Sharon Belcastro of @belcastroagency.bsky.social
I especially LOVE that she’s excited to champion my nonfiction picture books that celebrate remarkable lives and rich history💛
#writtingcommunity #PB #kidlit
I especially LOVE that she’s excited to champion my nonfiction picture books that celebrate remarkable lives and rich history💛
#writtingcommunity #PB #kidlit
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Look what wonderful new #PB arrived today! Thank you so much @theislandwriter, it’s just beautiful!🐟🐙🦀🐳
#TheOceanProtectors
#TheOceanProtectors
November 3, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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🎉I’m thrilled to share that I’m now represented by Sharon Belcastro of @belcastroagency.bsky.social
I especially LOVE that she’s excited to champion my nonfiction picture books that celebrate remarkable lives and rich history💛
#writtingcommunity #PB #kidlit
I especially LOVE that she’s excited to champion my nonfiction picture books that celebrate remarkable lives and rich history💛
#writtingcommunity #PB #kidlit
a group of people are jumping in the air in a room with the words `` hooray !!! '' written on the bottom .
ALT: a group of people are jumping in the air in a room with the words `` hooray !!! '' written on the bottom .
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October 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
🎉I’m thrilled to share that I’m now represented by Sharon Belcastro of @belcastroagency.bsky.social
I especially LOVE that she’s excited to champion my nonfiction picture books that celebrate remarkable lives and rich history💛
#writtingcommunity #PB #kidlit
I especially LOVE that she’s excited to champion my nonfiction picture books that celebrate remarkable lives and rich history💛
#writtingcommunity #PB #kidlit
🎉I’m thrilled to share that I’m now represented by Sharon Belcastro of @belcastroagency.bsky.social
I especially LOVE that she’s excited to champion my nonfiction picture books that celebrate remarkable lives and rich history💛
#writtingcommunity #PB #kidlit
I especially LOVE that she’s excited to champion my nonfiction picture books that celebrate remarkable lives and rich history💛
#writtingcommunity #PB #kidlit
a group of people are jumping in the air in a room with the words `` hooray !!! '' written on the bottom .
ALT: a group of people are jumping in the air in a room with the words `` hooray !!! '' written on the bottom .
media.tenor.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
🎉I’m thrilled to share that I’m now represented by Sharon Belcastro of @belcastroagency.bsky.social
I especially LOVE that she’s excited to champion my nonfiction picture books that celebrate remarkable lives and rich history💛
#writtingcommunity #PB #kidlit
I especially LOVE that she’s excited to champion my nonfiction picture books that celebrate remarkable lives and rich history💛
#writtingcommunity #PB #kidlit
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What are five things Dara Henry wants you to know about her new board book, MAZEL TOV, BABY, in my TAKE 5 Interview?
#booksky #kidlitsky #boardbooks #newbook #giveaway #bookgiveaway #baby #babyshowergiftideas
#booksky #kidlitsky #boardbooks #newbook #giveaway #bookgiveaway #baby #babyshowergiftideas
October 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
What are five things Dara Henry wants you to know about her new board book, MAZEL TOV, BABY, in my TAKE 5 Interview?
#booksky #kidlitsky #boardbooks #newbook #giveaway #bookgiveaway #baby #babyshowergiftideas
#booksky #kidlitsky #boardbooks #newbook #giveaway #bookgiveaway #baby #babyshowergiftideas
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My agent, Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency, has recently stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation for my picture books that are full of humor, heart, and imagination.
✨Agents open to picture books/board books, I’d love to connect! 💛📚
✨Agents open to picture books/board books, I’d love to connect! 💛📚
October 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
My agent, Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency, has recently stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation for my picture books that are full of humor, heart, and imagination.
✨Agents open to picture books/board books, I’d love to connect! 💛📚
✨Agents open to picture books/board books, I’d love to connect! 💛📚
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✨Here’s my #agentguide to my picture book Milo’s Mighty Roar!🦕🎒
Recently, my agent Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency informed me that she’d be stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation.
✨Agents open to PB's/BB, I’d love to connect! 💕
Recently, my agent Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency informed me that she’d be stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation.
✨Agents open to PB's/BB, I’d love to connect! 💕
October 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
✨Here’s my #agentguide to my picture book Milo’s Mighty Roar!🦕🎒
Recently, my agent Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency informed me that she’d be stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation.
✨Agents open to PB's/BB, I’d love to connect! 💕
Recently, my agent Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency informed me that she’d be stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation.
✨Agents open to PB's/BB, I’d love to connect! 💕
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TAKE 5 with DARA HENRY
MAZEL TOV, BABY! is a sweet, rhyming picture book that is a must-have for any baby. Parents, grandparents, and any caregiver will love to share this with the little one in their lives.
MAZEL TOV, BABY! is a sweet, rhyming picture book that is a must-have for any baby. Parents, grandparents, and any caregiver will love to share this with the little one in their lives.
TAKE 5 with DARA HENRY
MAZEL TOV, BABY! is a sweet, rhyming picture book that is a must-have for any baby. Parents, grandparents, and any caregiver will love to share this with the little one in their lives.
beckywalkerbooks.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
TAKE 5 with DARA HENRY
MAZEL TOV, BABY! is a sweet, rhyming picture book that is a must-have for any baby. Parents, grandparents, and any caregiver will love to share this with the little one in their lives.
MAZEL TOV, BABY! is a sweet, rhyming picture book that is a must-have for any baby. Parents, grandparents, and any caregiver will love to share this with the little one in their lives.
✨Here’s my #agentguide to my picture book Milo’s Mighty Roar!🦕🎒
Recently, my agent Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency informed me that she’d be stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation.
✨Agents open to PB's/BB, I’d love to connect! 💕
Recently, my agent Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency informed me that she’d be stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation.
✨Agents open to PB's/BB, I’d love to connect! 💕
October 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
✨Here’s my #agentguide to my picture book Milo’s Mighty Roar!🦕🎒
Recently, my agent Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency informed me that she’d be stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation.
✨Agents open to PB's/BB, I’d love to connect! 💕
Recently, my agent Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency informed me that she’d be stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation.
✨Agents open to PB's/BB, I’d love to connect! 💕
My agent, Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency, has recently stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation for my picture books that are full of humor, heart, and imagination.
✨Agents open to picture books/board books, I’d love to connect! 💛📚
✨Agents open to picture books/board books, I’d love to connect! 💛📚
October 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
My agent, Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency, has recently stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation for my picture books that are full of humor, heart, and imagination.
✨Agents open to picture books/board books, I’d love to connect! 💛📚
✨Agents open to picture books/board books, I’d love to connect! 💛📚
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If your soul feels heavy today, this promise is for you. Take a deep breath--peace is closer than you think.
#HopeForToday #PeaceAndStrength #GentleFaith #DailyEncouragement
#HopeForToday #PeaceAndStrength #GentleFaith #DailyEncouragement
September 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
If your soul feels heavy today, this promise is for you. Take a deep breath--peace is closer than you think.
#HopeForToday #PeaceAndStrength #GentleFaith #DailyEncouragement
#HopeForToday #PeaceAndStrength #GentleFaith #DailyEncouragement
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Matt is new to Bluesky, let's help him get connected!
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m still looking for work/representation ❤️
September 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Matt is new to Bluesky, let's help him get connected!
Hello #WritingCommunity & #pb friends!
🏫It's back to school for all the kids!🎒 Which means...
It's time to write!🖊️🙌
AND...
I'm looking👀 for CP'S for my picture book📚-who's in! 🤩
✨DM me if you are interested✨
#kidlit
🏫It's back to school for all the kids!🎒 Which means...
It's time to write!🖊️🙌
AND...
I'm looking👀 for CP'S for my picture book📚-who's in! 🤩
✨DM me if you are interested✨
#kidlit
a man in a white shirt is standing in front of a brick house with the words hi there above him .
ALT: a man in a white shirt is standing in front of a brick house with the words hi there above him .
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September 4, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Hello #WritingCommunity & #pb friends!
🏫It's back to school for all the kids!🎒 Which means...
It's time to write!🖊️🙌
AND...
I'm looking👀 for CP'S for my picture book📚-who's in! 🤩
✨DM me if you are interested✨
#kidlit
🏫It's back to school for all the kids!🎒 Which means...
It's time to write!🖊️🙌
AND...
I'm looking👀 for CP'S for my picture book📚-who's in! 🤩
✨DM me if you are interested✨
#kidlit
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Come check out my Instagram page where I often look like a goof! At booksbw on Instagram!
#kidlit #picturebooks #bookblogger #booksky
#kidlit #picturebooks #bookblogger #booksky
September 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Come check out my Instagram page where I often look like a goof! At booksbw on Instagram!
#kidlit #picturebooks #bookblogger #booksky
#kidlit #picturebooks #bookblogger #booksky
👋 #WritingCommunity!
I'd like to reintroduce myself for thoughs of you looking to connect with more #pb writer or who are new to 🦋
✨I'm a canadian 🇨🇦 #pb author represented by
@amandalitagent.bsky.social at @belcastroagency.bsky.social . I write fun & funny books as well as #nonfiction pb's 📚
I'd like to reintroduce myself for thoughs of you looking to connect with more #pb writer or who are new to 🦋
✨I'm a canadian 🇨🇦 #pb author represented by
@amandalitagent.bsky.social at @belcastroagency.bsky.social . I write fun & funny books as well as #nonfiction pb's 📚
a cartoon character from inside out is saying hi while stretching her arms .
ALT: a cartoon character from inside out is saying hi while stretching her arms .
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September 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
👋 #WritingCommunity!
I'd like to reintroduce myself for thoughs of you looking to connect with more #pb writer or who are new to 🦋
✨I'm a canadian 🇨🇦 #pb author represented by
@amandalitagent.bsky.social at @belcastroagency.bsky.social . I write fun & funny books as well as #nonfiction pb's 📚
I'd like to reintroduce myself for thoughs of you looking to connect with more #pb writer or who are new to 🦋
✨I'm a canadian 🇨🇦 #pb author represented by
@amandalitagent.bsky.social at @belcastroagency.bsky.social . I write fun & funny books as well as #nonfiction pb's 📚
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🎉 Happy Book Birthday to Andrea Page! 🎉
📚 WHO WAS WILMA MANKILLER?, illustrated by Stephen Marchesi and published by Penguin Workshop/Penguin Random House, is here!
Find it here: buff.ly/G7Otvfv
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 WHO WAS WILMA MANKILLER?, illustrated by Stephen Marchesi and published by Penguin Workshop/Penguin Random House, is here!
Find it here: buff.ly/G7Otvfv
#kidlit #12x12PB
September 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to Andrea Page! 🎉
📚 WHO WAS WILMA MANKILLER?, illustrated by Stephen Marchesi and published by Penguin Workshop/Penguin Random House, is here!
Find it here: buff.ly/G7Otvfv
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 WHO WAS WILMA MANKILLER?, illustrated by Stephen Marchesi and published by Penguin Workshop/Penguin Random House, is here!
Find it here: buff.ly/G7Otvfv
#kidlit #12x12PB
Hello #WritingCommunity!
What are your September goals?✍️
Do tell!
Me: I plan to revise my WIP 🤩
On that note, I'm looking for friends in the picture book realm to critique my book 😀 Feel free to DM me if you are interested 💛
#pb #kidlit #authors
What are your September goals?✍️
Do tell!
Me: I plan to revise my WIP 🤩
On that note, I'm looking for friends in the picture book realm to critique my book 😀 Feel free to DM me if you are interested 💛
#pb #kidlit #authors
a cartoon of a girl using a laptop with the word revising written above her
ALT: a cartoon of a girl using a laptop with the word revising written above her
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September 3, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Hello #WritingCommunity!
What are your September goals?✍️
Do tell!
Me: I plan to revise my WIP 🤩
On that note, I'm looking for friends in the picture book realm to critique my book 😀 Feel free to DM me if you are interested 💛
#pb #kidlit #authors
What are your September goals?✍️
Do tell!
Me: I plan to revise my WIP 🤩
On that note, I'm looking for friends in the picture book realm to critique my book 😀 Feel free to DM me if you are interested 💛
#pb #kidlit #authors
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Show yourself compassion. Show yourself curiosity. When you experience regret, meet yourself from where you were, not from where you are now.
With 💜, Your Therapist & Author Friend
#writingcommunity #mentalhealth
With 💜, Your Therapist & Author Friend
#writingcommunity #mentalhealth
August 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Show yourself compassion. Show yourself curiosity. When you experience regret, meet yourself from where you were, not from where you are now.
With 💜, Your Therapist & Author Friend
#writingcommunity #mentalhealth
With 💜, Your Therapist & Author Friend
#writingcommunity #mentalhealth
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I THINK I THINK A LOT has been out for 2 years today! If you've borrowed it, bought it, read it, shared it, opened it up to flip through the pages, talked about it, or you're simply following me here, thank you. @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I THINK I THINK A LOT has been out for 2 years today! If you've borrowed it, bought it, read it, shared it, opened it up to flip through the pages, talked about it, or you're simply following me here, thank you. @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social
📚If anyone is looking for edits to their query packages my agent @amandalitagent.bsky.social can help!✍️
She has a wonderful editing service that covers query letters, synopsis and first chapters 🤩
If you are interested, here's how you can reach her:
⬇️⬇️⬇️
editingtales25(at)gmail(dot)com
She has a wonderful editing service that covers query letters, synopsis and first chapters 🤩
If you are interested, here's how you can reach her:
⬇️⬇️⬇️
editingtales25(at)gmail(dot)com
August 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM
📚If anyone is looking for edits to their query packages my agent @amandalitagent.bsky.social can help!✍️
She has a wonderful editing service that covers query letters, synopsis and first chapters 🤩
If you are interested, here's how you can reach her:
⬇️⬇️⬇️
editingtales25(at)gmail(dot)com
She has a wonderful editing service that covers query letters, synopsis and first chapters 🤩
If you are interested, here's how you can reach her:
⬇️⬇️⬇️
editingtales25(at)gmail(dot)com
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TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN beckywalkerbooks.com/2025/08/25/t...
Everyone has heard of Schindler’s List, but few are familiar with Aristides de Sousa Mendes, who saved thousands during WWII. Check out my TAKE 5 Interview with Elizabeth Brown.
Book Giveaway: Like, comment, and follow-easy!
#booksky
Everyone has heard of Schindler’s List, but few are familiar with Aristides de Sousa Mendes, who saved thousands during WWII. Check out my TAKE 5 Interview with Elizabeth Brown.
Book Giveaway: Like, comment, and follow-easy!
#booksky
TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN
Everyone has heard of Schindler’s list-but few have heard of Aristides de Sousa Mendes-a Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of fleeing refugees during World War II and whose story…
beckywalkerbooks.com
August 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN beckywalkerbooks.com/2025/08/25/t...
Everyone has heard of Schindler’s List, but few are familiar with Aristides de Sousa Mendes, who saved thousands during WWII. Check out my TAKE 5 Interview with Elizabeth Brown.
Book Giveaway: Like, comment, and follow-easy!
#booksky
Everyone has heard of Schindler’s List, but few are familiar with Aristides de Sousa Mendes, who saved thousands during WWII. Check out my TAKE 5 Interview with Elizabeth Brown.
Book Giveaway: Like, comment, and follow-easy!
#booksky
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I have a new client!!! Madison's thriller novel made me FERAL for the group of moms in her story living in an HOA community who love to sip some wine, gossip, chat about the PTA & soon find themselves with big secrets to hide when one of them goes missing. 🍷 1/2
August 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I have a new client!!! Madison's thriller novel made me FERAL for the group of moms in her story living in an HOA community who love to sip some wine, gossip, chat about the PTA & soon find themselves with big secrets to hide when one of them goes missing. 🍷 1/2
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Great curiculum for kids from KidLitGrove by @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social.
Packed with hands-on material, steam activities, and lots of fun learning for kids that will keep them busy and entertained. Highly recommend.
#teachers #schools #learning #diversity #sibling #kite #KaiPoChe
Packed with hands-on material, steam activities, and lots of fun learning for kids that will keep them busy and entertained. Highly recommend.
#teachers #schools #learning #diversity #sibling #kite #KaiPoChe
August 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Great curiculum for kids from KidLitGrove by @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social.
Packed with hands-on material, steam activities, and lots of fun learning for kids that will keep them busy and entertained. Highly recommend.
#teachers #schools #learning #diversity #sibling #kite #KaiPoChe
Packed with hands-on material, steam activities, and lots of fun learning for kids that will keep them busy and entertained. Highly recommend.
#teachers #schools #learning #diversity #sibling #kite #KaiPoChe
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Exciting news from The Canadian Children's Book Centre! They just released the finalists for their book awards, and we have five titles on the list! 🎉
bookcentre.ca/blogs/indust...
bookcentre.ca/blogs/indust...
Honouring Excellence in Canadian Books for Young People: Finalists Ann
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Toronto (August 27, 2025)—The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) is excited to announce the finalists for the following seven major awards celebrating Canadian books for you...
bookcentre.ca
August 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Exciting news from The Canadian Children's Book Centre! They just released the finalists for their book awards, and we have five titles on the list! 🎉
bookcentre.ca/blogs/indust...
bookcentre.ca/blogs/indust...
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TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN beckywalkerbooks.com/2025/08/25/t...
TAKE 5 Interview with #author Elizabeth Brown about her #nonfiction #picturebook, THE WORLD ENTIRE.
Giveaway: A signed book!
To enter:
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TAKE 5 Interview with #author Elizabeth Brown about her #nonfiction #picturebook, THE WORLD ENTIRE.
Giveaway: A signed book!
To enter:
Like
Comment
Share
Comment on the blog=bonus entry (subscribe & get a free tote!)
#booksky
TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN
Everyone has heard of Schindler’s list-but few have heard of Aristides de Sousa Mendes-a Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of fleeing refugees during World War II and whose story…
beckywalkerbooks.com
August 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN beckywalkerbooks.com/2025/08/25/t...
TAKE 5 Interview with #author Elizabeth Brown about her #nonfiction #picturebook, THE WORLD ENTIRE.
Giveaway: A signed book!
To enter:
Like
Comment
Share
Comment on the blog=bonus entry (subscribe & get a free tote!)
#booksky
TAKE 5 Interview with #author Elizabeth Brown about her #nonfiction #picturebook, THE WORLD ENTIRE.
Giveaway: A signed book!
To enter:
Like
Comment
Share
Comment on the blog=bonus entry (subscribe & get a free tote!)
#booksky
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TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN
Everyone has heard of Schindler’s list-but few have heard of Aristides de Sousa Mendes-a Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of fleeing refugees during World War II and whose story is only starting to be better known.
Everyone has heard of Schindler’s list-but few have heard of Aristides de Sousa Mendes-a Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of fleeing refugees during World War II and whose story is only starting to be better known.
TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN
Everyone has heard of Schindler’s list-but few have heard of Aristides de Sousa Mendes-a Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of fleeing refugees during World War II and whose story is only starting to be better known.
beckywalkerbooks.com
August 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN
Everyone has heard of Schindler’s list-but few have heard of Aristides de Sousa Mendes-a Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of fleeing refugees during World War II and whose story is only starting to be better known.
Everyone has heard of Schindler’s list-but few have heard of Aristides de Sousa Mendes-a Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of fleeing refugees during World War II and whose story is only starting to be better known.