Mariana Ríos Ramírez
@marianarios.bsky.social
🇲🇽🇺🇸Kidlit author | SANTIAGO’S DINOSAURIOS - AW’22 | ABUELITA’S GIFT - KNOPF’24 | SCBWI | RYS | Storyteller Academy | Las Musas | 📷 Photographer| K-drama ♥️ I PB Rising 🌟 l Dog 🩷 l Chai Latte fan l Rep’d: Natascha Morris
https://linktr.ee/MarianaRiosR
https://linktr.ee/MarianaRiosR
I’m delighted to share this interview with author @robincurrie.bsky.social in which we talk about her newest book Just Enough Room For Christmas and how it came to be 🎄 🐮🐏🫏♥️
This adorable story is perfect for Christmas season!
https://marianariosramirez.com/just-enough-room-for-christmas/
#kidlit
This adorable story is perfect for Christmas season!
https://marianariosramirez.com/just-enough-room-for-christmas/
#kidlit
November 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I’m delighted to share this interview with author @robincurrie.bsky.social in which we talk about her newest book Just Enough Room For Christmas and how it came to be 🎄 🐮🐏🫏♥️
This adorable story is perfect for Christmas season!
https://marianariosramirez.com/just-enough-room-for-christmas/
#kidlit
This adorable story is perfect for Christmas season!
https://marianariosramirez.com/just-enough-room-for-christmas/
#kidlit
Today I’m celebrating the release of my dear amiga’s book 📕♥️
Congratulations, Maritere! 🥳
I invite you to read this lovely interview to learn more about Maritere’s book and journey.
https://marianariosramirez.com/tio-ricky-doesnt-speak-english/
#kidlit #bilingual #pb #picturebooks
Congratulations, Maritere! 🥳
I invite you to read this lovely interview to learn more about Maritere’s book and journey.
https://marianariosramirez.com/tio-ricky-doesnt-speak-english/
#kidlit #bilingual #pb #picturebooks
November 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today I’m celebrating the release of my dear amiga’s book 📕♥️
Congratulations, Maritere! 🥳
I invite you to read this lovely interview to learn more about Maritere’s book and journey.
https://marianariosramirez.com/tio-ricky-doesnt-speak-english/
#kidlit #bilingual #pb #picturebooks
Congratulations, Maritere! 🥳
I invite you to read this lovely interview to learn more about Maritere’s book and journey.
https://marianariosramirez.com/tio-ricky-doesnt-speak-english/
#kidlit #bilingual #pb #picturebooks
Día de Muertos is getting close. Families are getting ready to honor their ancestors with ofrendas, including mine.♥️
My niece is experiencing the folklore of this beautiful tradition & learning more about family & Día de Muertos.
Will you be setting up an ofrenda this year?
#kidlit #diademuertos
My niece is experiencing the folklore of this beautiful tradition & learning more about family & Día de Muertos.
Will you be setting up an ofrenda this year?
#kidlit #diademuertos
October 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Día de Muertos is getting close. Families are getting ready to honor their ancestors with ofrendas, including mine.♥️
My niece is experiencing the folklore of this beautiful tradition & learning more about family & Día de Muertos.
Will you be setting up an ofrenda this year?
#kidlit #diademuertos
My niece is experiencing the folklore of this beautiful tradition & learning more about family & Día de Muertos.
Will you be setting up an ofrenda this year?
#kidlit #diademuertos
Today I celebrate the book birthday of It’s Christmas, Chloe Zoe! 🎅🏼🎄
Check out this interview with award-winning author-illustrator Jane Smith to learn more about her journey, her books & her beloved characters. 🐘💕
https://marianariosramirez.com/its-christmas-chloe-zoe/
#christmas #pb #kidlit
Check out this interview with award-winning author-illustrator Jane Smith to learn more about her journey, her books & her beloved characters. 🐘💕
https://marianariosramirez.com/its-christmas-chloe-zoe/
#christmas #pb #kidlit
October 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Today I celebrate the book birthday of It’s Christmas, Chloe Zoe! 🎅🏼🎄
Check out this interview with award-winning author-illustrator Jane Smith to learn more about her journey, her books & her beloved characters. 🐘💕
https://marianariosramirez.com/its-christmas-chloe-zoe/
#christmas #pb #kidlit
Check out this interview with award-winning author-illustrator Jane Smith to learn more about her journey, her books & her beloved characters. 🐘💕
https://marianariosramirez.com/its-christmas-chloe-zoe/
#christmas #pb #kidlit
I’m delighted to share Abuelita’s Gift is the Gold Medal winner for Best Children’s Fiction Picture Book in English - International Latino Book Awards
Thank you Empowering Latino Futures for this recognition & for your valuable work on uplifting latin voices in literature.♥️
Thank you Empowering Latino Futures for this recognition & for your valuable work on uplifting latin voices in literature.♥️
October 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I’m delighted to share Abuelita’s Gift is the Gold Medal winner for Best Children’s Fiction Picture Book in English - International Latino Book Awards
Thank you Empowering Latino Futures for this recognition & for your valuable work on uplifting latin voices in literature.♥️
Thank you Empowering Latino Futures for this recognition & for your valuable work on uplifting latin voices in literature.♥️
The Crystal Kite Award arrived to our home and it’s so beautiful!
I’m so grateful for being a recipient of this great honor. I share this happiness with Sara Palacios and the team at Knopf.
Thank you to @scbwi.bsky.social and everyone who voted for our book in the Southeast Division.
#kidlit
I’m so grateful for being a recipient of this great honor. I share this happiness with Sara Palacios and the team at Knopf.
Thank you to @scbwi.bsky.social and everyone who voted for our book in the Southeast Division.
#kidlit
October 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The Crystal Kite Award arrived to our home and it’s so beautiful!
I’m so grateful for being a recipient of this great honor. I share this happiness with Sara Palacios and the team at Knopf.
Thank you to @scbwi.bsky.social and everyone who voted for our book in the Southeast Division.
#kidlit
I’m so grateful for being a recipient of this great honor. I share this happiness with Sara Palacios and the team at Knopf.
Thank you to @scbwi.bsky.social and everyone who voted for our book in the Southeast Division.
#kidlit
Today I gave a presentation at Anderson University as part of the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
It was nice to share my experience as a Latina author with the students who attended. I loved talking about books, writing & answering their interesting questions. THANK YOU! 💕
It was nice to share my experience as a Latina author with the students who attended. I loved talking about books, writing & answering their interesting questions. THANK YOU! 💕
October 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Today I gave a presentation at Anderson University as part of the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
It was nice to share my experience as a Latina author with the students who attended. I loved talking about books, writing & answering their interesting questions. THANK YOU! 💕
It was nice to share my experience as a Latina author with the students who attended. I loved talking about books, writing & answering their interesting questions. THANK YOU! 💕
🎢 Celebrating @asiqueira.bsky.social newest book: Vera la Valiente is Scared. Congratulations,amiga! 🎉
This book is funny, engaging & it addresses an important topic that will resonate with many children: facing our fears.
https://marianariosramirez.com/vera-la-valiente-is-scared/
#kidlit #pb
This book is funny, engaging & it addresses an important topic that will resonate with many children: facing our fears.
https://marianariosramirez.com/vera-la-valiente-is-scared/
#kidlit #pb
September 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🎢 Celebrating @asiqueira.bsky.social newest book: Vera la Valiente is Scared. Congratulations,amiga! 🎉
This book is funny, engaging & it addresses an important topic that will resonate with many children: facing our fears.
https://marianariosramirez.com/vera-la-valiente-is-scared/
#kidlit #pb
This book is funny, engaging & it addresses an important topic that will resonate with many children: facing our fears.
https://marianariosramirez.com/vera-la-valiente-is-scared/
#kidlit #pb
Dear friends,
I’m sharing other social media options where we can connect in case you’re interested.
At the moment, I’m most active on Insta, where I love sharing photos of my dog, cats, books, life and quotes too! 💕
I’m sharing other social media options where we can connect in case you’re interested.
At the moment, I’m most active on Insta, where I love sharing photos of my dog, cats, books, life and quotes too! 💕
September 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Dear friends,
I’m sharing other social media options where we can connect in case you’re interested.
At the moment, I’m most active on Insta, where I love sharing photos of my dog, cats, books, life and quotes too! 💕
I’m sharing other social media options where we can connect in case you’re interested.
At the moment, I’m most active on Insta, where I love sharing photos of my dog, cats, books, life and quotes too! 💕
I’m happy to support @patzmiller.bsky.social by placing a copy of her new book in a Little Free Library in Anderson, SC. 💕
I’m hoping Pat’s book will circle around my town touching kids & families with it’s beautiful message.
More info about ONE CAN BE:
https://marianariosramirez.com/one-can-be/
I’m hoping Pat’s book will circle around my town touching kids & families with it’s beautiful message.
More info about ONE CAN BE:
https://marianariosramirez.com/one-can-be/
September 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I’m happy to support @patzmiller.bsky.social by placing a copy of her new book in a Little Free Library in Anderson, SC. 💕
I’m hoping Pat’s book will circle around my town touching kids & families with it’s beautiful message.
More info about ONE CAN BE:
https://marianariosramirez.com/one-can-be/
I’m hoping Pat’s book will circle around my town touching kids & families with it’s beautiful message.
More info about ONE CAN BE:
https://marianariosramirez.com/one-can-be/
Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to celebrate El regalo de abuelita as one of the Best Children’s Books of the Year in Spanish- 2025 edition. 🎉
Thank you @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social !
https://educate.bankstreet.edu/ccl/29/
#spanish #latinaauthor #diademuertos
Thank you @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social !
https://educate.bankstreet.edu/ccl/29/
#spanish #latinaauthor #diademuertos
September 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to celebrate El regalo de abuelita as one of the Best Children’s Books of the Year in Spanish- 2025 edition. 🎉
Thank you @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social !
https://educate.bankstreet.edu/ccl/29/
#spanish #latinaauthor #diademuertos
Thank you @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social !
https://educate.bankstreet.edu/ccl/29/
#spanish #latinaauthor #diademuertos
teachers #librarians #homeschoolparents
🍎 I’m excited to share I’ve teamed up with How Now Booking for school visits and events, both in person or virtual, in English or Spanish.
📚For more info please follow the QR or contact me through my website. Thanks!
#schoolvisits #authorvisits
🍎 I’m excited to share I’ve teamed up with How Now Booking for school visits and events, both in person or virtual, in English or Spanish.
📚For more info please follow the QR or contact me through my website. Thanks!
#schoolvisits #authorvisits
September 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
teachers #librarians #homeschoolparents
🍎 I’m excited to share I’ve teamed up with How Now Booking for school visits and events, both in person or virtual, in English or Spanish.
📚For more info please follow the QR or contact me through my website. Thanks!
#schoolvisits #authorvisits
🍎 I’m excited to share I’ve teamed up with How Now Booking for school visits and events, both in person or virtual, in English or Spanish.
📚For more info please follow the QR or contact me through my website. Thanks!
#schoolvisits #authorvisits
Happy 1st Birthday Abuelita’s Gift & El regalo de abuelita! 🥳🎂🎈🎉
What a special gift you’ve been to me! 💕
#kidlit #pb #picturebooks #latinaauthor #bookbirthday #firstanniversary
What a special gift you’ve been to me! 💕
#kidlit #pb #picturebooks #latinaauthor #bookbirthday #firstanniversary
September 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Happy 1st Birthday Abuelita’s Gift & El regalo de abuelita! 🥳🎂🎈🎉
What a special gift you’ve been to me! 💕
#kidlit #pb #picturebooks #latinaauthor #bookbirthday #firstanniversary
What a special gift you’ve been to me! 💕
#kidlit #pb #picturebooks #latinaauthor #bookbirthday #firstanniversary
My day started with great news but today is mainly about celebrating a year of Abuelita’s Gift & El regalo de abuelita out in the world.🥳🎂
I’m grateful for the ♥️ the books have received & I hope they’ll continue to touch more lives in the years to come💕Cheers!
#kidlit #pb #diademuertos
I’m grateful for the ♥️ the books have received & I hope they’ll continue to touch more lives in the years to come💕Cheers!
#kidlit #pb #diademuertos
September 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
My day started with great news but today is mainly about celebrating a year of Abuelita’s Gift & El regalo de abuelita out in the world.🥳🎂
I’m grateful for the ♥️ the books have received & I hope they’ll continue to touch more lives in the years to come💕Cheers!
#kidlit #pb #diademuertos
I’m grateful for the ♥️ the books have received & I hope they’ll continue to touch more lives in the years to come💕Cheers!
#kidlit #pb #diademuertos
Today, on the 1st anniversary of Abuelita’s Gift release, I’m celebrating the book is a finalist in the 2025 International Latino Book Awards🧡
I’m so excited and grateful that a book about a beloved Mexican tradition is being recognized with such an honor.
#kidlit #pb #diademuertos
I’m so excited and grateful that a book about a beloved Mexican tradition is being recognized with such an honor.
#kidlit #pb #diademuertos
September 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Today, on the 1st anniversary of Abuelita’s Gift release, I’m celebrating the book is a finalist in the 2025 International Latino Book Awards🧡
I’m so excited and grateful that a book about a beloved Mexican tradition is being recognized with such an honor.
#kidlit #pb #diademuertos
I’m so excited and grateful that a book about a beloved Mexican tradition is being recognized with such an honor.
#kidlit #pb #diademuertos
In this back to school season + Hispanic Heritage month, please consider adding Santiago’s Dinosaurios and Abuelita’s Gift to your collection. 🦖🦕
You can find signed copies of my books at my local indie bookstore McDowell's Emporium. 📚🐈⬛
#kidlit #pb #signedcopies #books
You can find signed copies of my books at my local indie bookstore McDowell's Emporium. 📚🐈⬛
#kidlit #pb #signedcopies #books
September 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
In this back to school season + Hispanic Heritage month, please consider adding Santiago’s Dinosaurios and Abuelita’s Gift to your collection. 🦖🦕
You can find signed copies of my books at my local indie bookstore McDowell's Emporium. 📚🐈⬛
#kidlit #pb #signedcopies #books
You can find signed copies of my books at my local indie bookstore McDowell's Emporium. 📚🐈⬛
#kidlit #pb #signedcopies #books
📕Today, on the blog, I’m delighted to celebrate the book birthday of Pat Zietlow Miller’s newest book: ONE CAN BE.📙🎂🎈
Congratulations, @patzmiller.bsky.social!
📘Check out this interview to learn more about this special book & how it came to be.
https://marianariosramirez.com/one-can-be/
#kidlit
Congratulations, @patzmiller.bsky.social!
📘Check out this interview to learn more about this special book & how it came to be.
https://marianariosramirez.com/one-can-be/
#kidlit
September 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📕Today, on the blog, I’m delighted to celebrate the book birthday of Pat Zietlow Miller’s newest book: ONE CAN BE.📙🎂🎈
Congratulations, @patzmiller.bsky.social!
📘Check out this interview to learn more about this special book & how it came to be.
https://marianariosramirez.com/one-can-be/
#kidlit
Congratulations, @patzmiller.bsky.social!
📘Check out this interview to learn more about this special book & how it came to be.
https://marianariosramirez.com/one-can-be/
#kidlit
#teachers #librarians #parents
In this Back to School season please consider adding Abuelita’s Gift to your collection. It’s also available in Spanish!
Visit my website to learn more about the book & to access free educational resources.
www.marianariosramirez.com
#kidlit #pb #diademuertos
In this Back to School season please consider adding Abuelita’s Gift to your collection. It’s also available in Spanish!
Visit my website to learn more about the book & to access free educational resources.
www.marianariosramirez.com
#kidlit #pb #diademuertos
August 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
#teachers #librarians #parents
In this Back to School season please consider adding Abuelita’s Gift to your collection. It’s also available in Spanish!
Visit my website to learn more about the book & to access free educational resources.
www.marianariosramirez.com
#kidlit #pb #diademuertos
In this Back to School season please consider adding Abuelita’s Gift to your collection. It’s also available in Spanish!
Visit my website to learn more about the book & to access free educational resources.
www.marianariosramirez.com
#kidlit #pb #diademuertos
#teachers #librarians #parents
🦖In this Back to School season, please consider adding Santiago’s Dinosaurios to your picture book list. It’s now also available in paper back!
Check it out:
www.marianariosramirez.com
#ESOL #ESL #kidlit #dinosaurs #kindness #pb
🦖In this Back to School season, please consider adding Santiago’s Dinosaurios to your picture book list. It’s now also available in paper back!
Check it out:
www.marianariosramirez.com
#ESOL #ESL #kidlit #dinosaurs #kindness #pb
August 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
#teachers #librarians #parents
🦖In this Back to School season, please consider adding Santiago’s Dinosaurios to your picture book list. It’s now also available in paper back!
Check it out:
www.marianariosramirez.com
#ESOL #ESL #kidlit #dinosaurs #kindness #pb
🦖In this Back to School season, please consider adding Santiago’s Dinosaurios to your picture book list. It’s now also available in paper back!
Check it out:
www.marianariosramirez.com
#ESOL #ESL #kidlit #dinosaurs #kindness #pb
I’m thrilled & honored to share ABUELITA’S GIFT is the winner of 2025 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for Southeast Division.🥳
I’m grateful to everyone who’s shown love & support for our book. Congrats to all winners & honorees! 🧡
https://www.scbwi.org/announces-winners-of-the-2025-crystal-kite-awards
I’m grateful to everyone who’s shown love & support for our book. Congrats to all winners & honorees! 🧡
https://www.scbwi.org/announces-winners-of-the-2025-crystal-kite-awards
July 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I’m thrilled & honored to share ABUELITA’S GIFT is the winner of 2025 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for Southeast Division.🥳
I’m grateful to everyone who’s shown love & support for our book. Congrats to all winners & honorees! 🧡
https://www.scbwi.org/announces-winners-of-the-2025-crystal-kite-awards
I’m grateful to everyone who’s shown love & support for our book. Congrats to all winners & honorees! 🧡
https://www.scbwi.org/announces-winners-of-the-2025-crystal-kite-awards
Today I welcome author @andichitty.bsky.social to the blog to talk about board book Bananas in the Bath.🍌🛁 🐒
Learn more about Andi’s journey as a self published author, how her book came to be, and what comes next for her.
PLUS there’s a giveaway!🥳
marianariosramirez.com/bananas-in-the…
#kidlit
Learn more about Andi’s journey as a self published author, how her book came to be, and what comes next for her.
PLUS there’s a giveaway!🥳
marianariosramirez.com/bananas-in-the…
#kidlit
July 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Today I welcome author @andichitty.bsky.social to the blog to talk about board book Bananas in the Bath.🍌🛁 🐒
Learn more about Andi’s journey as a self published author, how her book came to be, and what comes next for her.
PLUS there’s a giveaway!🥳
marianariosramirez.com/bananas-in-the…
#kidlit
Learn more about Andi’s journey as a self published author, how her book came to be, and what comes next for her.
PLUS there’s a giveaway!🥳
marianariosramirez.com/bananas-in-the…
#kidlit
Abuelita’s Gift made it to the final round of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards - Southeast Division!🥳
TODAY is the last day to vote to determine the winners. If you are a SCBWI member, please vote to support your favorite books in each division. Thanks! 💕
www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite
#kidlit
TODAY is the last day to vote to determine the winners. If you are a SCBWI member, please vote to support your favorite books in each division. Thanks! 💕
www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite
#kidlit
July 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Abuelita’s Gift made it to the final round of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards - Southeast Division!🥳
TODAY is the last day to vote to determine the winners. If you are a SCBWI member, please vote to support your favorite books in each division. Thanks! 💕
www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite
#kidlit
TODAY is the last day to vote to determine the winners. If you are a SCBWI member, please vote to support your favorite books in each division. Thanks! 💕
www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite
#kidlit
It’s always special to find Abuelita’s Gift in our Anderson County Library.
Today it was on display among beautiful books written by friends.
How to eat a Mango
Abuela’s Library
Eloísa’s Musical Window
Tate’s Wild Rescue
#kidlit
Today it was on display among beautiful books written by friends.
How to eat a Mango
Abuela’s Library
Eloísa’s Musical Window
Tate’s Wild Rescue
#kidlit
July 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
It’s always special to find Abuelita’s Gift in our Anderson County Library.
Today it was on display among beautiful books written by friends.
How to eat a Mango
Abuela’s Library
Eloísa’s Musical Window
Tate’s Wild Rescue
#kidlit
Today it was on display among beautiful books written by friends.
How to eat a Mango
Abuela’s Library
Eloísa’s Musical Window
Tate’s Wild Rescue
#kidlit
🚲 Today I celebrate @pamvau.bsky.social newest picture book TENACIOUS WON’T GIVE UP 🚴♀️
I invite you to read this wonderful interview to learn more about Pam and how this story came to be.
https://marianariosramirez.com/tenacious-wont-give-up/
#kidlit #pb #picturebooks #perseverance #tenacious
I invite you to read this wonderful interview to learn more about Pam and how this story came to be.
https://marianariosramirez.com/tenacious-wont-give-up/
#kidlit #pb #picturebooks #perseverance #tenacious
July 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🚲 Today I celebrate @pamvau.bsky.social newest picture book TENACIOUS WON’T GIVE UP 🚴♀️
I invite you to read this wonderful interview to learn more about Pam and how this story came to be.
https://marianariosramirez.com/tenacious-wont-give-up/
#kidlit #pb #picturebooks #perseverance #tenacious
I invite you to read this wonderful interview to learn more about Pam and how this story came to be.
https://marianariosramirez.com/tenacious-wont-give-up/
#kidlit #pb #picturebooks #perseverance #tenacious
Many thanks to In South Magazine for this feature in their Inspirational segment for July- August 2025 edition.
I enjoyed sharing about my journey as a writer, this time in Spanish💕
https://insouthmagazine.com/revista-online/
#kidlit #author #writer #latinaauthor #childrensbooks #childrensauthor
I enjoyed sharing about my journey as a writer, this time in Spanish💕
https://insouthmagazine.com/revista-online/
#kidlit #author #writer #latinaauthor #childrensbooks #childrensauthor
July 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Many thanks to In South Magazine for this feature in their Inspirational segment for July- August 2025 edition.
I enjoyed sharing about my journey as a writer, this time in Spanish💕
https://insouthmagazine.com/revista-online/
#kidlit #author #writer #latinaauthor #childrensbooks #childrensauthor
I enjoyed sharing about my journey as a writer, this time in Spanish💕
https://insouthmagazine.com/revista-online/
#kidlit #author #writer #latinaauthor #childrensbooks #childrensauthor