Arlene Abundis
@arleneabundis.bsky.social
Cuban American author of INTO THE MIGHTY SEA with HarperCollins | Rep’d by Sandra Proudman of Gallt & Zacker
https://www.arleneabundis.com
https://www.arleneabundis.com
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My first review for SAL and it’s a Kirkus star!!! 🥳
“…Proudman’s debut novel is an homage to folk hero stories told through a feminist lens. The work, which is rooted in ecological justice, effectively critiques colonialism and jingoistic nationalism.
A heartfelt, swashbuckling, standout novel.”
“…Proudman’s debut novel is an homage to folk hero stories told through a feminist lens. The work, which is rooted in ecological justice, effectively critiques colonialism and jingoistic nationalism.
A heartfelt, swashbuckling, standout novel.”
February 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
My first review for SAL and it’s a Kirkus star!!! 🥳
“…Proudman’s debut novel is an homage to folk hero stories told through a feminist lens. The work, which is rooted in ecological justice, effectively critiques colonialism and jingoistic nationalism.
A heartfelt, swashbuckling, standout novel.”
“…Proudman’s debut novel is an homage to folk hero stories told through a feminist lens. The work, which is rooted in ecological justice, effectively critiques colonialism and jingoistic nationalism.
A heartfelt, swashbuckling, standout novel.”
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Congratulations to all the award winners and honorees for the ALA Youth Media awards this year! A special shout out to Cherry Mo who will be doing a story time with us for her Caldecott Honor picture book Home in a Lunchbox on Feb. 8th at 11 am.
January 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Congratulations to all the award winners and honorees for the ALA Youth Media awards this year! A special shout out to Cherry Mo who will be doing a story time with us for her Caldecott Honor picture book Home in a Lunchbox on Feb. 8th at 11 am.
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📚The #KidLit event of the year is almost here! Join us for the live announcement of the 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards!
📅 Mon., Jan. 27
🕖 7am PT | 8am MT | 9am CT | 10:00am ET
Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...
📅 Mon., Jan. 27
🕖 7am PT | 8am MT | 9am CT | 10:00am ET
Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...
January 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
📚The #KidLit event of the year is almost here! Join us for the live announcement of the 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards!
📅 Mon., Jan. 27
🕖 7am PT | 8am MT | 9am CT | 10:00am ET
Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...
📅 Mon., Jan. 27
🕖 7am PT | 8am MT | 9am CT | 10:00am ET
Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...
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@arleneabundis.bsky.social who’s new PB “Into the Sea” has become a mentor text for me w/ its stunning imagery!
@cjtruwriter.bsky.social being so supportive & vulnerable which makes such an impact in my life/many others in the #writingcommunity 🫶
@cjtruwriter.bsky.social being so supportive & vulnerable which makes such an impact in my life/many others in the #writingcommunity 🫶
January 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
@arleneabundis.bsky.social who’s new PB “Into the Sea” has become a mentor text for me w/ its stunning imagery!
@cjtruwriter.bsky.social being so supportive & vulnerable which makes such an impact in my life/many others in the #writingcommunity 🫶
@cjtruwriter.bsky.social being so supportive & vulnerable which makes such an impact in my life/many others in the #writingcommunity 🫶
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✨PLEASE SHARE✨
It is live!!!
There are over 260 AMAZING items to bid on in the 2nd annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction from year-long mentorships to signed books to full manuscript critiques to art commissions the fundraiser has you covered! 🇵🇸
Link:
bit.ly/KidLit4Cease...
It is live!!!
There are over 260 AMAZING items to bid on in the 2nd annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction from year-long mentorships to signed books to full manuscript critiques to art commissions the fundraiser has you covered! 🇵🇸
Link:
bit.ly/KidLit4Cease...
January 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
✨PLEASE SHARE✨
It is live!!!
There are over 260 AMAZING items to bid on in the 2nd annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction from year-long mentorships to signed books to full manuscript critiques to art commissions the fundraiser has you covered! 🇵🇸
Link:
bit.ly/KidLit4Cease...
It is live!!!
There are over 260 AMAZING items to bid on in the 2nd annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction from year-long mentorships to signed books to full manuscript critiques to art commissions the fundraiser has you covered! 🇵🇸
Link:
bit.ly/KidLit4Cease...
The 2nd annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction starts tomorrow and runs through January 31st!
I’ve donated a picture book manuscript critique and a signed copy of Into the Mighty Sea. 🫶🏻🇵🇸
www.32auctions.com/organization...
I’ve donated a picture book manuscript critique and a signed copy of Into the Mighty Sea. 🫶🏻🇵🇸
www.32auctions.com/organization...
January 15, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The 2nd annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction starts tomorrow and runs through January 31st!
I’ve donated a picture book manuscript critique and a signed copy of Into the Mighty Sea. 🫶🏻🇵🇸
www.32auctions.com/organization...
I’ve donated a picture book manuscript critique and a signed copy of Into the Mighty Sea. 🫶🏻🇵🇸
www.32auctions.com/organization...
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Please Share *Urgent*:
The second annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction is starting in 4 days. At 215 items, would love to get to 300 (please consider donating 🙏🏼).
A part of the amount raised will now also go to helping those displaced by the LA fires.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
The second annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction is starting in 4 days. At 215 items, would love to get to 300 (please consider donating 🙏🏼).
A part of the amount raised will now also go to helping those displaced by the LA fires.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
January 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Please Share *Urgent*:
The second annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction is starting in 4 days. At 215 items, would love to get to 300 (please consider donating 🙏🏼).
A part of the amount raised will now also go to helping those displaced by the LA fires.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
The second annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction is starting in 4 days. At 215 items, would love to get to 300 (please consider donating 🙏🏼).
A part of the amount raised will now also go to helping those displaced by the LA fires.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
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Excited to announce the Spanish edition of the Edgar award-winning The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto will publish on October 14, 2025 with translation by the amazing Hercilia Mendizabal Frers! And don’t miss the paperback edition of Rancho Espanto releasing January 14th! #kidlit #middlegrade
December 26, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Excited to announce the Spanish edition of the Edgar award-winning The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto will publish on October 14, 2025 with translation by the amazing Hercilia Mendizabal Frers! And don’t miss the paperback edition of Rancho Espanto releasing January 14th! #kidlit #middlegrade
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✨Signed ARC GIVEAWAY✨
One winner will win a signed ARC from my personal stash 🥰
To enter:
🗡️ Be following me
🗡️ Leave a comment on a favorite read of 2024
🗡️ For an extra entry request SAL from your library and leave “Library” in a separate comment!
Winners will be chosen a week from today on 1/9
One winner will win a signed ARC from my personal stash 🥰
To enter:
🗡️ Be following me
🗡️ Leave a comment on a favorite read of 2024
🗡️ For an extra entry request SAL from your library and leave “Library” in a separate comment!
Winners will be chosen a week from today on 1/9
January 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
✨Signed ARC GIVEAWAY✨
One winner will win a signed ARC from my personal stash 🥰
To enter:
🗡️ Be following me
🗡️ Leave a comment on a favorite read of 2024
🗡️ For an extra entry request SAL from your library and leave “Library” in a separate comment!
Winners will be chosen a week from today on 1/9
One winner will win a signed ARC from my personal stash 🥰
To enter:
🗡️ Be following me
🗡️ Leave a comment on a favorite read of 2024
🗡️ For an extra entry request SAL from your library and leave “Library” in a separate comment!
Winners will be chosen a week from today on 1/9
Signed some copies! It’s been a mighty year of dreams coming true! 🌊❤️
Into the Mighty Sea is currently $9.99 during the Barnes & Noble hardcover sale! It’s a great time to snag a copy! 🥳
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/into-the-m...
Into the Mighty Sea is currently $9.99 during the Barnes & Noble hardcover sale! It’s a great time to snag a copy! 🥳
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/into-the-m...
December 28, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Signed some copies! It’s been a mighty year of dreams coming true! 🌊❤️
Into the Mighty Sea is currently $9.99 during the Barnes & Noble hardcover sale! It’s a great time to snag a copy! 🥳
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/into-the-m...
Into the Mighty Sea is currently $9.99 during the Barnes & Noble hardcover sale! It’s a great time to snag a copy! 🥳
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/into-the-m...
What a wonderful way to close the final pages of 2024!
Thank you to Northern Lights Book Awards for choosing Into the Mighty Sea as the winner for the emotional health category!
Thank you to Northern Lights Book Awards for choosing Into the Mighty Sea as the winner for the emotional health category!
December 28, 2024 at 9:02 PM
What a wonderful way to close the final pages of 2024!
Thank you to Northern Lights Book Awards for choosing Into the Mighty Sea as the winner for the emotional health category!
Thank you to Northern Lights Book Awards for choosing Into the Mighty Sea as the winner for the emotional health category!