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Gabby Zapata
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Art director . Character Designer 🇲🇽🇨🇴🇺🇸 Former: Disney, DWTV, Netflix, Nick hello@gabbyzapata.com
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Thanks for sharing!! 💕
October 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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My Barrio Sings in Spanglish illustrated by @gabbyzapata.bsky.social

Patriots of Color at Lexington and Concord by Ray Anthony Shepard

Baby Truck @ericasirotich.bsky.social

Harry the Hairiest Laurenne Sala @isabellakung.bsky.social
My Barrio Sings in Spanglish Elizabeth Lee at Penguin Workshop has bought world rights to My Barrio Sings in Spanglish by Mónica Mancillas (l.), illustrated by Gabby Zapata. This picture book follows Liliana who loves to sing along to the natural music and movement of her Los Angeles barrio. Publication is set for fall 2027; Melissa Edwards at Stonesong Press represented the author, and Kelly Sonnack at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the illustrator. Patriots of Color at Lexington and Concord Carolyn Yoder at Astra/Calkins Creek has bought, in an exclusive submission, world rights to The Forgotten: Patriots of Color at Lexington and Concord by Ray Anthony Shepard (Runaway; A Long Time Coming), illustrated by R. Gregory Christie, an historical fiction picture book that gives voice to the Black and Brown men and women who participated in the events at Lexington and Concord in the first battles of the American Revolution. Publication is planned for 2027; Caryn Wiseman at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the author, and the illustrator represented himself. Baby Truck Wendy McClure at Sourcebooks Jabberwocky has bought world rights to Baby Truck by JD Davis (l.), illustrated by Erica Sirotich, first in a board book series about an infant truck whose days are filled with exciting activities and fun routines as he learns how to be a big boy truck. Publication is set for fall 2026; Jennifer Newens at Martin Literary Management represented the author, and Jennifer Laughran at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the illustrator in the three-book deal. Harry the Hairiest Olivia Luchini at Penguin Workshop has bought world rights to Harry the Hairiest by Laurenne Sala (l.), illustrated by Isabella Kung. The picture book follows a furry monster named Harry who longs to be appreciated for things other than his hair. Publication is planned for fall 2026; Kelly Sonnack and Jennifer Laughran at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the author and illustr
September 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you!!!
September 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Woohoooo!!
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September 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Thank you! We’ve been struggling for some time but we’re thankful for her neuro and some social media caregivers that have shared many tips to making her enjoy things again. I can’t wait to share em too! I appreciate it! 🤗💕
September 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Here’s more she made yesterday- I’m fascinated by her color combinations and it makes me happy to see she’s having fun again 💕 I help start the string and closing it. Other than that, she threads and picks whichever beads she likes 🤗 coming to my shop mid Oct- here’s hoping! We have made about 50!
Colorful bag chain charms
September 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Thank you so much 💛💛💛
August 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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🫶🏽💕
August 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM