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John Picacio
@johnpicacio.bsky.social
Co-author & illustrator of THE INVISIBLE PARADE, with Leigh Bardugo (released August 26, 2025). 3x Hugo Award Winner. 5x Locus Award Winner. Inkpot Award Winner. Cover Artist. International Man of Lotería. He/him. #DayOfTheDead

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I loved this film. But I’m really hoping someone, someday can explain what that particular decision was about.
November 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
They’re telling me they’re on long-term loan. ✊🏽
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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John also signed a bunch of copies of the book, so if you want one, head on over to Stacks Book Club in Oro Valley a suburb of Tucson, AZ
October 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I see you, Don. Alicia is in the parade out there. See you at the cemetery gates. Thank you, sir. ✊🏽
November 1, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Hey, thank you, Brian!! 🙏🏽✊🏽
October 31, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Appreciate you so much, Santi! Thank you! 🙌🏽
October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Heeyyyy — I’ll take care of you, Charlie! Will make sure yours is included in tomorrow’s signing run. Thank you, man! 🙏🏽
October 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
If you do it TODAY by 5pm CST — yes! I’ll make sure The Twig includes you for when I sign them all tomorrow. I got you. ✊🏽
October 31, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Thank you, man! 🍎✊🏽
October 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today’s the LAST DAY to order a signed edition of #TheInvisibleParade from @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social before I sign all the books tomorrow for Día de Muertos! If you’re in San Antonio, and you’re coming to The Pearl tomorrow — holler. 👀✊🏽 #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos thetwig.com/book/9780316...
The Invisible Parade
★ A National Bestseller! ★The picture book debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo and World Fantasy Award winner John Picacio.It’s time to join the party! Adventure awaits readers of all ages on Día de Muertos​ in this stunningly original and lushly illustrated tour de force about family, love, and overcoming grief.Everyone in the neighborhood was getting ready for the party.Everyone knew somebody on the guest list . . .This was the day the dead returned. There’s a party tonight, but Cala doesn’t want to go. While her family prepares for the celebration, Cala grieves her grandfather and tries to pretend she’s not afraid. But when she is separated from her family at the cemetery, Cala encounters four mysterious riders who will show her she is actually quite brave after all. Brimming with magic and humor, The Invisible Parade is the first picture-book collaboration between award-winner John Picacio and New York Times bestselling Leigh Bardugo. Set on the night of Día de Muertos, Cala’s story is one of love, loss, and the courage that can be found in unexpected places."An understated masterclass in processing grief through culture." ―Booklist, starred review
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October 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM