Gema Casillas
@oaxacan.bsky.social
Writer, my puppy calls the shots, wife to my better half, carry Oaxacan in my heart, think in Spanish, great at mixing words up and free spirit! Was part of Las Musas 2024 mentorship.
#kidlit #Latinxkidlit #Lasmusas #poetry
#kidlit #Latinxkidlit #Lasmusas #poetry
When 10-year-old Juana sells Mamita’s tortillas in el Zocalo (an outdoor plaza in Oaxaca, Mexico) she uses a proud voice to entice the crowds. But when she loses the money she has earned, she also loses her hope. Will Juana be able to see how the generosity of community can help her?#DVPit
October 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
When 10-year-old Juana sells Mamita’s tortillas in el Zocalo (an outdoor plaza in Oaxaca, Mexico) she uses a proud voice to entice the crowds. But when she loses the money she has earned, she also loses her hope. Will Juana be able to see how the generosity of community can help her?#DVPit
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Greetings, dear Bibliophiles🦉
Wishing you a magical day✨
art by Meraylah Allwood
Wishing you a magical day✨
art by Meraylah Allwood
March 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Greetings, dear Bibliophiles🦉
Wishing you a magical day✨
art by Meraylah Allwood
Wishing you a magical day✨
art by Meraylah Allwood
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Don't miss out on this opportunity, #kidlit writers!
A very happy book birthday to MADE FOR MORE, available wherever books are sold. Please grab your own copy or request your local library purchase one 🥰🌺
I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways and today is day 5. The giveaway is a Read & Rank Picture Book Critique. I will
#kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #PB
I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways and today is day 5. The giveaway is a Read & Rank Picture Book Critique. I will
#kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #PB
February 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Don't miss out on this opportunity, #kidlit writers!
Love ❤️ this!
🥢🥳So excited to show an inside peek for a school visit I did last week, especially since we're in the same town! It was such a blast—*thank you* Far Brook School & Watchung Booksellers for a fantastic visit!🌟
#FarBrookSchool #WatchungBooksellers @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social #Kidlit
#FarBrookSchool #WatchungBooksellers @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social #Kidlit
February 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Love ❤️ this!
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If you have a #KidLit book launching Feb.24-Mar.2nd, reply with book cover (use alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, link where people can find info. Read Guidelines BEFORE replying, thx Pls help boost? Challenging time to be launching books. #KidLitLaunches #Edusky
More👇🏼
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February 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
If you have a #KidLit book launching Feb.24-Mar.2nd, reply with book cover (use alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, link where people can find info. Read Guidelines BEFORE replying, thx Pls help boost? Challenging time to be launching books. #KidLitLaunches #Edusky
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I want, caminar seeing the world from this perspective 🫶🏽🩵
February 23, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I want, caminar seeing the world from this perspective 🫶🏽🩵
Read, read, and read more books…fills my cup
Book Love!😍📚💗🎉🌟 Borrow them, buy them, share them!
📚Carl and the Meaning of Life by Deborah Freedman
📚We are Water Protectors by Carol Lindstrom & Michaela Goade
📚Butterfly Park by Elly MacKay
📚If You Hold a Seed by Elly MacKay
📚Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer
📚Berry Song by Michaela Goade
📚Carl and the Meaning of Life by Deborah Freedman
📚We are Water Protectors by Carol Lindstrom & Michaela Goade
📚Butterfly Park by Elly MacKay
📚If You Hold a Seed by Elly MacKay
📚Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer
📚Berry Song by Michaela Goade
February 23, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Read, read, and read more books…fills my cup
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Love this little graphic @thaismesquita.bsky.social made to announce our upcoming book!
February 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Love this little graphic @thaismesquita.bsky.social made to announce our upcoming book!
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✨UK Friends!✨
SALVACIÓN's UK release is currently 25% off at Waterstones from the 22nd through the 24th with the code: PREORDER25
SAL will be releasing on 6/16 in the UK and I can't wait! 🥰
www.waterstones.com/book/salvaci...
#WPreorder
SALVACIÓN's UK release is currently 25% off at Waterstones from the 22nd through the 24th with the code: PREORDER25
SAL will be releasing on 6/16 in the UK and I can't wait! 🥰
www.waterstones.com/book/salvaci...
#WPreorder
February 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
✨UK Friends!✨
SALVACIÓN's UK release is currently 25% off at Waterstones from the 22nd through the 24th with the code: PREORDER25
SAL will be releasing on 6/16 in the UK and I can't wait! 🥰
www.waterstones.com/book/salvaci...
#WPreorder
SALVACIÓN's UK release is currently 25% off at Waterstones from the 22nd through the 24th with the code: PREORDER25
SAL will be releasing on 6/16 in the UK and I can't wait! 🥰
www.waterstones.com/book/salvaci...
#WPreorder
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The deadline to apply for the Las Musas mentorship is approaching.
Learn more at Lasmusasbooks.com/mentorship
#HermanasMentorship #LasMusasHermanas #KidlitMentorship
Learn more at Lasmusasbooks.com/mentorship
#HermanasMentorship #LasMusasHermanas #KidlitMentorship
February 23, 2025 at 1:43 AM
The deadline to apply for the Las Musas mentorship is approaching.
Learn more at Lasmusasbooks.com/mentorship
#HermanasMentorship #LasMusasHermanas #KidlitMentorship
Learn more at Lasmusasbooks.com/mentorship
#HermanasMentorship #LasMusasHermanas #KidlitMentorship
Not dreaming in the coulds
Running in the clouds
To see
To feel
To let the light in
Running in the clouds
To see
To feel
To let the light in
February 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Not dreaming in the coulds
Running in the clouds
To see
To feel
To let the light in
Running in the clouds
To see
To feel
To let the light in
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Want to be swept away by gorgeous illustrations? In need of heartfelt stories to add positivity to your day? Then register for our 3/18 PB webinar feat. titles from #GnomeRoadPublishing, @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social, @charlesbridge.bsky.social, & #PhoenixInternationalPublications: bit.ly/41sd8UL
February 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Want to be swept away by gorgeous illustrations? In need of heartfelt stories to add positivity to your day? Then register for our 3/18 PB webinar feat. titles from #GnomeRoadPublishing, @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social, @charlesbridge.bsky.social, & #PhoenixInternationalPublications: bit.ly/41sd8UL
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🚨CLOSING IN ONE WEEK
Just a reminder to all Latinx Kidlit authors and illustrators: apps close 2/28!
If you have an original book (trad published) releasing in 2025 or winter of 2026, and want to reach K-12 readers, apply now!
👉🏽: latinxkidlitbookfestival.org/how-to-parti...
#kidlitcommunity
Just a reminder to all Latinx Kidlit authors and illustrators: apps close 2/28!
If you have an original book (trad published) releasing in 2025 or winter of 2026, and want to reach K-12 readers, apply now!
👉🏽: latinxkidlitbookfestival.org/how-to-parti...
#kidlitcommunity
February 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🚨CLOSING IN ONE WEEK
Just a reminder to all Latinx Kidlit authors and illustrators: apps close 2/28!
If you have an original book (trad published) releasing in 2025 or winter of 2026, and want to reach K-12 readers, apply now!
👉🏽: latinxkidlitbookfestival.org/how-to-parti...
#kidlitcommunity
Just a reminder to all Latinx Kidlit authors and illustrators: apps close 2/28!
If you have an original book (trad published) releasing in 2025 or winter of 2026, and want to reach K-12 readers, apply now!
👉🏽: latinxkidlitbookfestival.org/how-to-parti...
#kidlitcommunity
Rain
Rainbows
Starting the day
Light touches the eye
Light touches my soul
Rainbows
Starting the day
Light touches the eye
Light touches my soul
February 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Rain
Rainbows
Starting the day
Light touches the eye
Light touches my soul
Rainbows
Starting the day
Light touches the eye
Light touches my soul
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Cover Reveal: The Day the Books Disappeared by @joannahowrites.bsky.social, @carolinekpritchard.bsky.social , and @dansantat.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-...
February 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Cover Reveal: The Day the Books Disappeared by @joannahowrites.bsky.social, @carolinekpritchard.bsky.social , and @dansantat.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-...
Love ❤️ this! Hermanas are pay the best!
February 17, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Love ❤️ this! Hermanas are pay the best!
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February 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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The illustration contest is back! Help spread the word. :) #contest #illustration
www.scbwi.org/events/annua...
www.scbwi.org/events/annua...
February 16, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The illustration contest is back! Help spread the word. :) #contest #illustration
www.scbwi.org/events/annua...
www.scbwi.org/events/annua...
February 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Calling creative kids ages 5 to 13! Today is the LAST day to submit writing, art, and photos for Issue 5: WATER! We especially need art and photography for this issue. Check out our site for more info and keep shining! ✨
litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag...
#kidlit #emag #parents #teachers
litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag...
#kidlit #emag #parents #teachers
a baby is sitting in a chair wearing a green bib and looking at something .
ALT: a baby is sitting in a chair wearing a green bib and looking at something .
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January 31, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Calling creative kids ages 5 to 13! Today is the LAST day to submit writing, art, and photos for Issue 5: WATER! We especially need art and photography for this issue. Check out our site for more info and keep shining! ✨
litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag...
#kidlit #emag #parents #teachers
litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag...
#kidlit #emag #parents #teachers
Muchas felicidades 🎉☺️🩵
Congratulations to Musa @karlavalenti.bsky.social on being awarded the Pura Belpré at the #ALAAwards today! And to Musas Ismée Williams, @tatianagardel.bsky.social, and Ashley Granillo for their honors!
January 31, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Muchas felicidades 🎉☺️🩵
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Fashionably late to the party—👋🏽
#storytellers #lkbfstorytellers #writersofbluesky #illustratorsofbluesky #litconference #latinxstories
#storytellers #lkbfstorytellers #writersofbluesky #illustratorsofbluesky #litconference #latinxstories
January 31, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Fashionably late to the party—👋🏽
#storytellers #lkbfstorytellers #writersofbluesky #illustratorsofbluesky #litconference #latinxstories
#storytellers #lkbfstorytellers #writersofbluesky #illustratorsofbluesky #litconference #latinxstories
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Hi 👋🏽
Fashionably late to the party—👋🏽
#storytellers #lkbfstorytellers #writersofbluesky #illustratorsofbluesky #litconference #latinxstories
#storytellers #lkbfstorytellers #writersofbluesky #illustratorsofbluesky #litconference #latinxstories
January 31, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Hi 👋🏽
Beautiful 😍
First time I saw this work by Nancy Gary Ward, featured at my book launch, I walked into a room, turned on the light, and jumped back a few feet! "Nobody needs that much Nikki!" I thought. An image of that size and scope is a lot to take in when it's You! I've adjusted. I don't jump back anymore.
January 31, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Beautiful 😍
Viva la musica del corazón 🫶🏽
CRUZITA is a 2025 ALSC Notable Children’s Book!
So honored to be alongside all of the wonderful authors noted on this list: www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
So honored to be alongside all of the wonderful authors noted on this list: www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
January 31, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Viva la musica del corazón 🫶🏽