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On the Las Musas Blog, we talked to @marciamickelson.bsky.social about her new book, The Writing Room.

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November 7, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Happy Book birthday to @marciamickelson.bsky.social

The Writing Room is a slice-of-life coming-of-age story that addresses larger themes of immigration, economic disparity, and emotional abuse.
November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Congratulations to Maritere R. Bellas on her book, Tío Ricky Doesn’t Speak English. Tío Ricky is in town & needs his nephew Enrique’s help! He doesn’t speak English, so his nephew has to translate for him at the store, the post office, & the bank. It’s a heartwarming story in English & Spanish.
October 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Today we celebrate the book birthday of Leslie Adame's Chloe Vega and the Agents of Magic. We sat down with Musa Leslie to learn more about this book.

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September 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Happy book birthday to @leslieadame.bsky.social for her debut, Chloe Vega and the Agents of Magic. A new Latinx middle grade fantasy where a secret magical academy, an evil sorcerer, & a powerful, coveted gem awaits one girl in her quest to reunite her family. Perfect for fans of Claribel A. Ortega!
September 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today we celebrate the release of BOLD, BRILLIANT, AND LATINE written by Musa Alyssa Reynoso-Morris @areynosomorris.bsky.social and illustrated by Sol Cotti. We checked in with Alyssa to learn more about the book.

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September 10, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Today on the Las Musas blog, we are delighted to talk to Lulu Delacre @luludelacre.bsky.social and hear all about the newest addition to her Rafi and Rosi book series! Let's dive in.

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September 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
When We Find Her is a stunning new book by author M. García Peña, and today, we have the honor of chatting with her about this project!

Check out Las Musas blog!

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September 10, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Happy Book Birthday to @karlavalenti.bsky.social

Read about beloved Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal (Fantastic Four, The Last of Us, The Mandalorian) in the latest installment of Hispanic Star’s series of engaging, illustrated biographies for young readers published in English and Spanish.
September 10, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Happy Book Birthday to @luludelacre.bsky.social

Rafi y Rosi ¡Menú! Is out now!

Rafi and Rosi, the curious, fun-loving tree frog siblings, are cooking up a storm with delicious Puerto Rican treats on the menu.
September 10, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Happy Book Birthday to M. García Peña. When We Find Her is a moving portrait of the absence lost loved ones leave in our lives—and the food traditions that keep their memories from fading.

Lila and her Abuelo Carlos miss Abuela Ana. So Lila devises a plan to hold onto every detail she can remember.
September 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Happy Book Birthday to @areynosomorris.bsky.social. Bold, Brilliant and Latine is the next book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series See Yourself in Their Stories. Young Latine and Hispanic children can see themselves reflected in 52 amazing heroes from the past and present.
September 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
We are excited to celebrate Terry Catasús Jennings and the release of her Cami Campos book series.

We sat down with Terry to learn more about this series on the Las Musas Blog.

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August 6, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Congratulations to Terry Catasús Jennings on the release of her Cami Campos book series.

Grumpy Cami Campos is always getting in a mess-mostly of her own making. How she gets herself out of these messes, real and imagined, is the source of hilarity.
August 6, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Happy Book Birthday to Gabriela Orozco Belt for her book, Day of the Dead ABC / Día de Muertos ABC

A Bilingual Alphabet Book to Celebrate This Magical Holiday

Embark on a vibrant journey to celebrate Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead, the cherished Mexican holiday honoring departed loved ones.
August 6, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Congratulations to illustrator and Musa Elizabeth Lilly for the release of Sammy and Sunny’s First Day of School.

An adorable and reassuring book for kids who are starting school for the first time, and a funny look at the similarities and differences between kindergarten and doggie daycare
August 2, 2025 at 3:30 AM
We are delighted to welcome Hilda Eunice Burgo to the Las Musas Blog as she celebrates her newest book, Bodega Cats: Pawsome Pals. @hildaeburgos.bsky.social

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August 2, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Happy Book Birthday to Musa Hilda Eunice Burgos and her book, Bodega Cats: Pawsome Pals. @hildaeburgos.bsky.social

In the Heights meets Front Desk in this heartwarming and funny illustrated story about an injured boy and his newly-adopted three-legged cat.
July 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Join us in wishing Lissette Norman a very happy book birthday! The Girl Who Sings to Bees is a heartwarming story about overcoming bullying and self-doubt and finding strength in a mother's everlasting love.
July 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Happy Book Birthday to Lourdes Heuer & her book, The Lucky Day.

When Elena finds a secret map in her textbook, she’ll need all her friends to help her find the treasure of Seashell Key.

Filled with a vibrant cast and lots of spring fun, this is a great addition to an exciting chapter book series.
June 25, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Early Bird Discount for Latinx Storytellers Conference Ends on May 31st! The Latinx Storytellers Conference is the largest, in-person gathering of Latinx writers & illustrators, literary agents, editors & publishing professionals & will be held at Scholastic's Headquarters in NYC on September 12-13.
May 22, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Join us in congratulating Sandra Proudman for the birthday of her book Salvación. We sat down with Sandra to learn more about her beautiful book!

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May 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Happy Book Birthday to Sandra Proudman & her book, Salvación. In this Latinx YA inspired by El Zorro, Lola de La Peña becomes the masked heroine in order to save her family & town from a man who would destroy it for the magic it contains...if she doesn't fall in love with a boy in his company first.
May 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Happy Book Birthday to Sandra Proudman & her book, Salvación. In this Latinx YA inspired by El Zorro, Lola de La Peña becomes the masked heroine in order to save her family & town from a man who would destroy it for the magic it contains...if she doesn't fall in love with a boy in his company first.
May 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today we celebrate the book birthday of Julie Morera’s @jmorerabooks.bsky.social
wonderful new book, Together We illustrated by Violeta Encarnación. We sat down with Jackie to learn more about this book.
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May 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM