I am so excited to share news of another upcoming project for the wonderfully talented Heidi Moreno. Her novel graphic panels on this project are just the coolest. I cannot wait to see this fabulous story, written by Pura Belpré winner Laekan Zea Kemp in print! @penguinkids.bsky.social
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Congratulations Jackie Alcántara!! 🎉🎉🎉

Happy Publication Day to the gorgeous JUST SHINE! and ¡SOLO BRILLA! by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, illustrated by
Jacqueline Alcántara. This powerful story was inspired by the Justice's mother, Celina, who had the wonderful ability of helping people see their own brilliance. Beautiful and inspiring! 😍

Happy publication day to @123con.bsky.social' bilingual board book ONE ELEPHANT/UN ELEFANTE, illustrated by Eduardo Marticorena, Juliet Menendez's HOPEFUL HEROES and HEROES DE LA ESPERANZA, written by @margaritaengle.bsky.social, and @writerandreapage's WHO WAS WILMAN MANKILLER? Congratulations x3!

HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY x2! @angelacervantes.bsky.social's fantasy series, ANOMALIES 53, is finally here! ‪@publisherswkly.bsky.social‬
hails its "quippy dialogue and pulse-pounding action." Based on a true story, EMERSON, by author illustrator @gingerngo.bsky.social er.ngo's is available TODAY! 😍🎉

Our 2025 agency visit during @lkbfstorytellers.bsky.social is VERY NEARLY SOLD OUT! Join us at our offices for some lunch and shop talk. We had lots of fun last year answering creators' burning questions about literary representation. Learn more about us here: www.aevitascreative.com See you soon!

Mail haul includes advance copies of Pura Belpré Honoree @angelacervantes.bsky.social's new MG fantasy series, ANOMALIES 53, coming 8/12, and Grammy Award winners 123 Andrés' a bilingual board book based on their adaptation of ONE ELEPHANT/UN ELEFANTE with millions of views on YouTube, due 9/2. 😍🎉

I always LOVE ALA Annual. And #alaac25 feels extra special for so many reasons, but perhaps most of all, this year feels extra special because this is a crucial year to support libraries and librarians Thank you @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social , for everything. We are all with you. ❤️❤️❤️

So excited about this one! Congratulations Andrea and Alfreda! @charlesbridge.bsky.social

Happy publication day @emmaotheguy.bsky.social! 🎉

Happy book birthday to Emma Otheguy’s COUSINS IN THE TIME OF MAGIC, which the New York Times calls “deeply original, action-packed, and brimming with historical richness and wit”! Spanish edition, coming very soon! middlegradefantasy #middlegradeseries #latinxmiddlegrade

🚀 Big news! 🚀 EMLA has officially merged with ACM Kids and Illustration! 🎉 Sending a warm welcome to new colleagues, Erin, Ammi-Joan, Tricia, Kevin and Miranda! By joining forces, we’re expanding our reach, strengthening support for creators, and continuing to champion exceptional stories! 🎉

🚀 Big news! 🚀 EMLA has officially merged with ACM Kids and Illustration! 🎉 Sending a big, warm welcome to our five wonderful new colleagues. By joining forces, we’re expanding our reach, strengthening support for creators, and continuing to champion exceptional stories. Let's celebrate! 🎉

Happy book birthday to Jacqueline Alcántara's TIOS AND PRIMOS and TIOS Y PRIMOS, her author illustrator debut, inspired by trips to her father's Honduras. In Jackie's 20th starred review, Kirkus calls "This thoughtful and meaningful look at extended familia a true gem." 😍

Congratulations Marcelo Verdad! 🎉😍