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Gama Valle | KidLit Author - is out on sub @gamavalle.com · 03/09/2026

¿Quién va para @lkbfstorytellers.bsky.social next week? 🧐 I’ll be there on Saturday 9/12. Would love to connect with as many of you as possible! ✨ Let’s grab un cafecito. ¡Dale! ☕️ #lkbfstorytellers2026 #kidlit #lkbflatinxstorytellersconference

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Gama Valle | KidLit Author - is out on sub @gamavalle.com · 21/08/2026

Find me!/¡Encuéntrame! It’s my first time at the Library of Congress National Book Festival!! I’ll be at the Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 Roadmap to Reading booth signing books tomorrow 8/22 at 12 PM and 3 PM. La bondad brilla en la oscuridad/Kindness Glows in the Dark is a Good Reads 2026 selection. #kidlit

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LatinxPitch @latinxpitch.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Follow us on Instagram for more about this year’s fiesta. It may look different but the amor is the same! #kidlit #booksky #latinxpitch

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Ayo @darrylayo.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I’m a New Yorker. It’s bad out here and getting worse. But fundamentally, this is still a literate town. You spend a lot of time traveling in a train. A book helps a lot of people to pass the time or otherwise the train gives a lot of people the chance to squeeze in that reading.

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Gama Valle | KidLit Author - is out on sub @gamavalle.com · 24/07/2026

¡Gracias a El Nuevo Día por esta nota sobre la selección de libros que el Centro por el Libro Puerto Rico llevará al Festival Nacional del Libro de la Library of Congress! LA BONDAD BRILLA EN LA OSCURIDAD será presentado como muestra de la literatura infantil puertorriqueña. #literaturainfantil

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Gama Valle | KidLit Author - is out on sub @gamavalle.com · 24/07/2026

Wonderful news! 📣 ✨LA BONDAD BRILLA EN LA OSCURIDAD✨ has been selected by the Puerto Rico Center for the Book to represent the island in the Library of Congress National Book Festival as part of their program Great Reads from Great Places. @mrinali.bsky.social @barefootbooks.bsky.social #kidlit

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

#Giveaway Time to prepare for #DVpit! Enter from July 13-18, 2026 to win query and/or first pages critiques from agents! TO ENTER: • repost this post • AND reply with your category & genre! (e.g. YA Fantasy) • Entries must be for completed, unpublished work. Full rules: dvpit.carrd.co#giveaway

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Gama Valle | KidLit Author - is out on sub @gamavalle.com · 07/07/2026

So excited to be part of the 2026 @latinxkidlitbf.bsky.social! 🎉 Check out all the amazing (and FREE) sessions perfect for Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month! #LatinxKidLit #LKBF26 #kidlit

Poster announcing the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival Storytime entitled Choosing Kindness that goes live on September first. A virtual event were Gama Valle and Monica Roja will talk about their work.

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today we honor the day in 1865 when news of the emancipation of African Americans finally reached Texas. The celebration of Juneteenth emphasizes the importance of continued advocacy and unwavering solidarity in the ongoing fight for racial justice and human rights in the Labor Movement.

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Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Happy book birthday to @gamavalle.com and Mrinali Alvarez Astacio! bookshop.org/p/books/kind...

Cover of "Kindness Glows in the Dark" by Gama Valle with illustrations by Mrinali Alvarez Astacio. Quote from starred review by SLJ: "A striking book with incredible, unique illustrations that is a great addition to any collection."

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Gama Valle | KidLit Author - is out on sub @gamavalle.com · 15/05/2026

Thank you to the @ala-booklist.bsky.social for this thoughtful review of KINDNESS GLOWS IN THE DARK 💚🙏🏼 OUT 6/2 - 🎉 - preorder now 😁 (hardcover & paperback) Bilingual edition (EN/SP) -🇵🇷- (paperback) The @barefootbooks.bsky.social team rocks! #kidlit

"A layered story set in Puerto Rico that emphasizes the values of kindness and community."

"The text conveys complicated emotions ... and highlights how kindness can foster love, respect, and belonging.”

"Astacio's vibrant ... illustrations depict Puerto Rico's landscapes with childlike innocence"

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Gama Valle | KidLit Author - is out on sub @gamavalle.com · 08/05/2026

Thank you to the @slj.com for this generous review! 💚 We’re so happy that folks are seeing the love and care we poured into this book. 🤗 Kindness Glows in the Dark - OUT 6/2 - hardback & paperback editions Bilingual (EN/SP) available as well @barefootbooks.bsky.social #kidlit

* "A striking book with incredible, unique illustrations
that is a great addition to any collection"
Kindness GloWS in the Dark
words by
GAMA VALLE
art by
MRINALI ÁLVAREZ ASTACIO

"This sweet story is diverse, spotlighting life in a country with its unique fireflylike insect, the
cucubano, as well as native fruits and characters with varied shares of skin color and abilities. The story emphasizes caring for others in one's
community, with a text that is enhanced by helpful same-page pronunciation guides. The
supplementary text at the end provides extra detail about Puerto Rico, which makes Valle's story even more meaningful."

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American Theatre @americantheatre.org · 07/05/2026

La MaMa resident artist Scout Davis has a multi-generational check-in with Lypsinka, a.k.a. John Epperson, an icon and master of long-form lip-sync: an art form that can go deep by channeling widely.

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That Lip-Syncing Feeling: A Conversation With an Icon

A La MaMa resident artist has a multi-generational check-in with Lypsinka, a.k.a. John Epperson, on an art form that can go deep by channeling widely.

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Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

. @slj.com has given "Kindness Glows in the Dark" by @gamavalle.com and illustrated by Mrinali Alvarez Astacio (my client) a starred review! "A striking book with incredible, unique illustrations that is a great addition to any collection"! ⭐ bookshop.org/p/books/kind...

The sharp lines and roving hills in the illustrations on these pages highlight the beauty of Puerto Rico; the style of the award-winning Puerto Rican illustrator pairs perfectly with the text. Nube finds a friend, Kamil, stealing from her garden. Though she initially agrees that she won’t tell anyone, everyone finds out and starts ignoring Kamil. Nube must make amends and find a way to care for her friend better in the future. This sweet story is diverse, spotlighting life in a country with its unique fireflylike insect, the cucubano, as well as native fruits and characters with varied shares of skin color and abilities. The story emphasizes caring for others in one’s community, with a text that is enhanced by helpful same-page pronunciation guides. The supplementary text at the end provides extra detail about Puerto Rico, which makes Valle’s story even more meaningful. VERDICT A striking book with incredible, unique illustrations that is a great addition to any collection"

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Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Hear author @gamavalle.com and illustrator Mrinali Álvarez Astacio talk about their new picture book 'La bondad brilla en la oscuridad / Kindness Glows in the Dark' on the Bilingual Book Buddies podcast! 📚🎙️ Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts 👉 linktr.ee/gamavalle#55...

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Puerto Rican author, theater artist, casting director based in NYC. / SCBWI member.

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Gama Valle | KidLit Author - is out on sub @gamavalle.com · 24/04/2026

OUT NOW! Take a listen to our Bilingual Book Buddies episode and let us know what you think. 😃  A jarful of thanks to Alicia, Claudia and Silvia for inviting us to talk about our careers and our book. We had a lovely time!  Kindness Glows in the Dark publishes on June 2. Pre-order now!  Link in bio!

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Gaby 🔜 Awaiting October @blackheartwings.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Hi! It's your (2nd) favorite internet librarian here to talk about libraries! ✨ IT'S NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK ✨ Every April the ALA celebrates libraries, their workers, the patrons, and all things library. This year's theme is "Find Your Joy" inspired by @mychal3ts.bsky.social and his Library Joy 💖

A colorful cartoon graphic from the American Library Association! It depicts the front of a library with a big pink banner that reads "FIND YOUR JOY!" There is a diverse group of people - young, old, disabled, and of many ethnicities - walking towards the library entrance, where Mychal Threets awaits, greeting everyone with a wave and an open door.

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V.Castro @vlatinalondon.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

BIPOC Writers. Keep writing. F This.

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Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

'Home Away from Home' is available February 3! 🕌🩷 Nuha is already worried about spending the summer in Oman. When she leaves behind her dearest doll, how will she possibly feel at home in Oman now? Written by Nazneen Akbari Illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I’m donating a portfolio or picture book manuscript/dummy review to this auction to benefit folks in Minnesota! You can bid here: tinyurl.com/476wtx8n #kidlit #books

Pic of donation graphic for Publishing for Minnesota

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KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

January's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Giving and Receiving Critiques Join your hosts on Jan 29, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about critiques! Banner art by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social

Illustration of several crows looking at posters on the wall. Text reads Giving and Receiving Critiques, #kidlitart. Illustration by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social

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INTAR theatre @intartheatre.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Jesús I. Valles and Tatyana-Marie Carlo return to INTAR. Carlo, a Broadway Women’s Fund 2023 Industry Woman to Watch, directed INTAR’s sold-out Vámonos (2023). Valles, co-writer of Unit 52’s With Deepest Regrets, Lupe Vélez at INTAR (2025), is a Princess Grace and Yale Drama Series Award recipient.

Image of Playwright Jesús I. Valles and Director Tatyana-Marie Carlo. Spread at INTAR playing Feb 21 - March 22. Buy your tix at intartheatre.org

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

This poor donkey wants to join the big leagues! #illustration #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart

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INTAR theatre @intartheatre.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Introducing the cast of the world premiere production of SPREAD! 🍜📚🏃‍♂️ Tickets are now available at intartheatre.app.getcuebox.com/o/NSJ51G7N/s...

Meet the cast of Spread : Written by Jesús I. Valles and directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlos, the cast of Spread will feature Daniel Bravo Hernandez (Romeo + Juliet), Keith Contreras (The Coast Starlight), Danny Gómez (A Boy Called Lobo), Ishmael Gonzalez (& Juliet), and Jaden Perez (Two Bird, One Stone).

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INTAR theatre @intartheatre.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the phenomenal cast of O.K.! at INTAR for winning Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast! 🏆✨ This cast was stacked! Featuring Yadira Correa, Danaya Esperanza, Cristina Pitter, and Claudia Ramos Jordán! Thank you @holaawards for this amazing recognition!

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INTAR theatre @intartheatre.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

QUEERGASMO A Coming Out CUIRnaval 🏳️‍🌈🎉 Celebrate National (belated) Coming Out Day at INTAR with queer Latine performances, carnival games with a twist + more! Free event but bring cash if you want to participate in raffles or get refreshments RSVP NOW! intartheatre.app.getcuebox.com/o/NSJ51G7N/s...

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INTAR theatre @intartheatre.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

🥳🎉 Have you heard!? It’s our 60th anniversary!!! That’s six decades of rich Latine theatre history, and who better to help share it with you than Profesora Martínez? With so many incredible stories to tell, we’ll be diving into some of the most memorable moments from INTAR’s history. Stay tuned!

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INTAR theatre @intartheatre.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

INTAR turns 60! 🎉 Our 2025/26 season marks our 60th anniversary and we are celebrating ALL. YEAR. LONG. Six decades of ground breaking theatre, bold Latine voices, and a whole lot of corazón. ❤️‍🔥

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Abeeha Tariq @abeehatariqart.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

do you ever look at your own art like “wow I really made this” because this piece is that for me

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Gama Valle | KidLit Author - is out on sub @gamavalle.com · 29/08/2025

Incredibly honored and grateful! 💚🏝️🇵🇷 @mrinali.bsky.social’s art is bringing this story to life in ways that I never imagined. Thanks to my agent Leah Pierre at @ladderbird.bsky.social for all her patience and support. Can’t wait to share this book with all of you! #kidlit

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Gama Valle | KidLit Author - is out on sub @gamavalle.com · 23/08/2025

I guess every single social media platform is trash now. What happened here? @bsky.app @samuel.bsky.team @jay.bsky.team

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Gama Valle | KidLit Author - is out on sub @gamavalle.com · 13/08/2025

🎉 Today I received full roughs! KINDNESS GLOWS IN THE DARK is coming along nicely! The Barefoot Books team is amazing. #kidlit

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Gama Valle | KidLit Author - is out on sub @gamavalle.com · 13/08/2025

🎉 Today I received full roughs! KINDNESS GLOWS IN THE DARK is coming along nicely! The Barefoot Books team is amazing. #kidlit

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Gama Valle | KidLit Author - is out on sub @gamavalle.com · 09/08/2025

Looking to follow friends on @thestorygraph.com! Can’t find anyone. :( Drop your username below! #kidlit

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Gama Valle | KidLit Author - is out on sub @gamavalle.com · 09/08/2025

Looking to follow friends on @thestorygraph.com! Can’t find anyone. :( Drop your username below! #kidlit

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LatinxPitch @latinxpitch.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

It’s been a difficult decision but we look forward to what’s to come!

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

DARK CLOUD, written by Anna Lazowski and illustrated by Penny Neville-Lee, is a 2026 Sakura Medal Nominee, English language picture books category. The Sakura Medal program brings together students from international schools across Japan each year to vote for their favorite books.

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CNN @cnn.com · 31/07/2025

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will release a book in September about her historic campaign for president cnn.it/41hQe1D

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 31/07/2025

THIS is just one of many reasons it's so important for us all to continue to boost authentic *HUMAN* creativity. If you value the latter, pls don't just blindly share a cute/attention-getting video or image unless you know the source is authentic. And please please please CREDIT the creator.

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Simon Hintermann @aurumek.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Today is my birthday (turning 29), which is the only time all year that I ask for a repost 🌿 I hope you get lost in fantasy worlds as much as I do 🔮

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María de Lourdes Santiago @mariadelourdespip.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Hay que recalcar, en primer lugar, que la suspensión del servicio en la zona metropolitana que hizo noticia el pasado fin de semana, es la realidad de todos los días de miles de familias en Puerto Rico. Comunidades en Corozal, Morovis, Loíza y muchos otros.... www.elvocero.com/gobierno/del...

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Delegación del PIP busca que Legislatura interpele al jefe de AAA

Las delegaciones legislativas del Partido Independentista Puertorriqueño (PIP) en la Cámara y el Senado anticiparon hoy la radicación de una resolución para realizar una sesión especial de interpelaci...

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Play @playgamesmovies.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Pre-add her new album on Apple Music and play tracks ‘Type Dangerous’ and ‘Sugar Sweet’ today… Here For It All Mariah Carey Music apple.co/3TRFFOU Ad.

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Here For It All by Mariah Carey on Apple Music

Album · 2025 · 11 Songs

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