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Read Your World @readyourworld.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Yes! We've got a new date for our IG live with author @jmorerabooks.bsky.social ! Join us Thursday, 9/17/26, 1 pm ET for our chat with the children’s author, mother, and pastelito enthusiast. www.instagram.com/readyourworl... #ReadYourWorld #kidlit

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Triada US Lit Agency @triadaus.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy publication day to IN CASE OF LAS MOSCAS by @jmorerabooks.bsky.social! #BookSky #TeamTriada www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768570...

The cover for In Case of Las Moscas written by Jackie Morera and Illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson which features a cartoony illustration of five children standing atop a playground structure attacking and/or defending against a number of flies that surround them.

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In Case of las Moscas, written by PBSoar Member @jmorerabooks.bsky.social and illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson, flies onto shelves TODAY 9/8!! 😱🪰

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Triada US Lit Agency @triadaus.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

"This story offers a playful, funny look at language that will strongly resonate with bilingual speakers." A lovely @ala-booklist.bsky.social review for IN CASE OF LAS MOSCAS by @jmorerabooks.bsky.social! #TeamTriada #BookSky www.booklistonline.com/products/982...

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Triada US Lit Agency @triadaus.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

"It’s a lively work in which linguistic confusion becomes an opportunity for cultural connection." A nice @publisherswkly.bsky.social review for IN CASE OF LAS MOSCAS by @jmorerabooks.bsky.social! #TeamTriada #BookSky www.publishersweekly.com/9780593902752

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In Case of las Moscas by Jackie Morera

Idioms lead to a vividly imagined misunderstanding in this good-humored story from Morera (Together We Remember) and Ruiz Johnso...

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Check out this super cute reel by Ana Velez featuring Abuelo's Flower Shop by @jmorerabooks.bsky.social and Deise Lino www.youtube.com/shorts/cwYbH...

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3 Guinea Pigs read Abuelo's Flower Shop

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Nancy So Miller @nmillerillo.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Episode 258 of the My Creative Life Podcast features the lovely @jmorerabooks.bsky.social a kidlit author and a return guest. We had a heartfelt conversation about her powerful book Together We Remember. Listen: lnkd.in/ePvFEkJy Thank you for listening! #kidlit #authorsky

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Jackie Morera (she/her) @jmorerabooks.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

IN CASE OF LAS MOSCAS, written by me & illus by Mariana Ruiz Johnson, will be here fall 2026! Excited for readers to join Diego as he teams up with his friends to prepare for an attack of … flies! Tysm @awritesinger.bsky.social @triadaus.bsky.social & @randomhousekids.bsky.social!

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Jackie Morera (she/her) @jmorerabooks.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

🥰 Getting tagged by PW Children’s Bookshelf will never get old!

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Triada US Lit Agency @triadaus.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Congratulations to @jmorerabooks.bsky.social on the sale of IN CASE OF LAS MOSCAS! #TeamTriada #BookSky

A Publishers Marketplace deal report from October 6, 2025 in the Children's picture book fiction category which reads as follows: Jackie Morera's IN CASE OF LAS MOSCAS, in which a little boy takes his grandmother's Spanish idiom wildly out of proportion and leads his classmates on a rollercoaster of emotions in anticipation of an attack of flies, illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson, to Lois Evans at Make Me a World, for publication in fall 2026, by Ashley Reisinger at TriadaUS Literary Agency for the author (world).

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Nancy So Miller @nmillerillo.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

I'm so grateful to @jmorerabooks.bsky.social a returning guest on My Creative Life podcast! We had a heartfelt conversation about her powerful book Together We Remember, attending ALA, and the lasting impact our books can have on readers. Visit her site: www.jmorerabooks.com #podcast

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Kristi Mahoney @kristimahoney.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Happy 1 year book birthday @jmorerabooks.bsky.social and @arleneabundis.bsky.social and teams! I LOVE these books!

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

One year ago, two incredible new picture books debuted into the world: 🌺 ABUELO’S FLOWER SHOP by @jmorerabooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @deiselino.bsky.social & 🌊 INTO THE MIGHTY SEA by @arleneabundis.bsky.social illustrated by Cynthia Alonso! Congrats to all! 🎉

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Jackie Morera (she/her) @jmorerabooks.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Such kind words from the amazingly talented @ajirving.bsky.social whose book THE BI BOOK is out today!!

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@lasmusasbooks @lasmusasbooks.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

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. www.lasmusasbooks.com/blog/las-mus...

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Jackie Morera (she/her) @jmorerabooks.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

TOGETHER WE REMEMBER is out in the world. If it finds its way to you, I hope you love it 💛 Ty to my brilliant editor, Lois Evans, the team at Make Me A World, and my agent, Ashley Reisinger. & ofc all the flowers for the incomparable Violeta Encarnación whose career is going to be one to watch!

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@lasmusasbooks @lasmusasbooks.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Happy Book Birthday to @jmorerabooks.bsky.social and her book, Together We Remember. In this tender picture book about finding joy despite grief, a little girl wishes to make Father’s Day even better by using imagination to honor and remember their happiest memories with a lost loved one.

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

We're celebrating another pbsoar member launch--the first of 2025! 🎉 CONGRATS to @jmorerabooks.bsky.social on the launch of TOGETHER WE REMEMBER (art by Violeta Encarnacion) a beautiful story of a girl and her father using imagination to honor and remember the happiest memories of a lost loved one💝

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Jackie Morera (she/her) @jmorerabooks.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

In honor of #teacherappreciationweek & also 1 week until pub day, I’m donating a 30min virtual author visit & signed copy of my upcoming picture book TOGETHER WE REMEMBER to an educator or librarian (U.S. only). Follow, like, & tag 2 in the comments to enter. Bonus entry for reshares 💛 Ends 5/9

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

⭐PB Rising Stars Mentee apps are officially OPEN now - March 21 at 11:59 PM ET!!! Are you an unagented OR agented PB author, illo, or author-illo without an agent-repped PB deal? Then this is for you!! Apply: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #kidlitart #pbrisingstars #pbparty

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

UNAGENTED picture book writers — have you met @jmorerabooks.bsky.social?! She’s a #PBRisingStars mentor this year, and if you’re looking to elevate your craft and put together a fire query package, Jackie wants to work with YOU! Check out her mentor profile: www.pbrisingstars.com/jackie

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Our favorite time of day: #MentorSpotlight! UNAGENTED writers, this one is for YOU. @angelaphamkrans.bsky.social is the queen of writing stories that will grab your heart, hold your hand, and take you on an adventure. Check out her full Mentor profile below! www.pbrisingstars.com/angela

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Before you turn your attention to the Big Game, let us tell you about another one of our ALL STAR mentors: @shanakeller.bsky.social! UNAGENTED creators passionate about history + bringing magic/whimsy to their work should have Shana HIGH on their mentor lists www.pbrisingstars.com/shana

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

What better way to start the week than with another #mentorspotlight! Today it’s @rajanilarocca.bsky.social, who is next level when it comes to writing across genres, centering science in the narrative, and leading with heart. Check out her mentor page today! www.pbrisingstars.com/rajani

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Today’s #mentorspotlight is all about @marziehabbas.bsky.social! A 3x PBRS mentor, she’s open to UNAGENTED writers devoted to improving their craft. If you love lyrical language + playing with structure, Marzieh is for you! Check out her mentee wish list here: www.pbrisingstars.com/marzieh

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

UNAGENTED or AGENTED ⭐️BIPOC ILLOS & AUTHOR-ILLOS ⭐️ This one is for you! Shamar Knight-Justice is back as a #PBRisingStars mentor, and he’s eager to work with an artist across mediums to bring unique characters and stories to life. check out his profile RIGHT NOW! www.pbrisingstars.com/shamar

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Another day, another #mentorspotlight! This time we’re shining a light on Alliah Agostini, an award winning author who centers truth, joy and representation in all of her stories. She’s looking for an UNAGENTED or AGENTED PB author to work with - so why not YOU? www.pbrisingstars.com/alliah

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Jackie Morera (she/her) @jmorerabooks.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Surprise! I’m a 2025 #pbrisingstars mentor 🎉 I’ve been blessed to have many mentors in this industry, official and otherwise, and I look forward to paying it forward this year. Check out pbrisingstars.com/mentors to learn more about the group & what I’m looking for in a mentee/mentor partnership 🫶🏼

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

We have TWO new PBSoar member books we're celebrating this year! Pre-order your copies today!🎉 💛TOGETHER WE REMEMBER by @jmorerabooks.bsky.social (illustrated by Violeta Encarnación) Coming in MAY! 📚MAZEL TOV, BABY! by @darahenrywrites.bsky.social (illustrated by Varda Livney) Coming in SEPTEMBER!

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Starting this day off strong with a #pbrisingstars spotlight and it's the amazing @monicamancillas.bsky.social! If you're an UNAGENTED, BIPOC writer wanting guidance in shaping your stories and making them sing with lyricism, depth, and heart, then Mónica is your girl! www.pbrisingstars.com/monica

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Calling all UNAGENTED picture book writers! THE @ritalorraine.bsky.social may be your future #pbrisingstars mentor! With 20 yrs of teaching experience and 2 phenomenal PBs (4 coming soon), Rita is a wealth of information & inspiration! Check out her full wishlist here: www.pbrisingstars.com/rita

THE OLDEST STUDENT picture book cover, written by Rita Lorraine Hubbard and illustrated by Oge Mora

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

It’s time for another #PBRisingStars mentor spotlight 😎😎😎 If you’re an AGENTED or UNAGENTED ILLO or AUTHOR/ILLO, this one is for YOU! Meet the incredibly talented Aya Ghanameh, who really does it as as a PB creator. Explore her wishlist here: www.pbrisingstars.com/aya

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 7): www.kidlit411.com/2025/02/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentors announced, Writing Humor, How to Pull off a Plot Twist, more. Thanks @sydneydunlap.bsky.social & @heidieys.bsky.social for the PB & MG giveaways.

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The Weekly 411 (2/7/25)

A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

It's TODAY! We've been dying to share the '25 #PBRisingStars Mentor class, and now we finally can! Shoutout to @kidlit411.bsky.social for hosting our BIG announcement! Click to see who the TWENTY-NINE incredible mentors are, each excited to help YOU chase your publishing dreams! bit.ly/25Mentors

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Jackie Morera (she/her) @jmorerabooks.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Together We Remember has entered the chat ✨ Coming 5/13/25!

A photo of wall bookshelves including a copy Abuelo’s Flower Shop and poster board of the cover of Together We Remember.

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

We're posting great book + gift ideas all week📚🎁 🌻ABUELO’S FLOWER SHOP by @jmorerabooks.bsky.social @deiselino.bsky.social & @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social beamingbooks.com/store/produc... 🌸Flower Growing Gardening Kit walmart.com/ip/NATIONAL-...? 🌼Pressed Flower Kit flowerclvb.com/gift-items/k...

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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

25% of kids in the US are Latinx, so here’s your Latinx KidLit starter pack and make sure to read, boost, and support Latinx stories all year long! go.bsky.app/CGXLiaz

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Jackie Morera (she/her) @jmorerabooks.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

So many things to look forward to next week! Getting together with the #kidlit community at NCTE, a double preorder giveaway full of fun goodies (you heard it here first!), a vague publishing thing 👀, and of course the most exciting part for a FL girl: sub-50 degree temps in New England 🙌🏼

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Jackie Morera (she/her) @jmorerabooks.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

I'm looking forward to attending NCTE for the 1st time next week! Find me Thur in convo with some amazing #kidlit authors. We’re giving away signed copies of our books + there will also be a few additional copies of Abuelo's Flower Shop up for grabs in booth # 233! Hope to see you there 🥰

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Kellie DuBay Gillis (she/her) @kdubaygillis.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

go.bsky.app/SerEDfN Here’s my first starter pack to share with the #kidlit community…picture book people with new books coming in 2025!

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Jackie Morera (she/her) @jmorerabooks.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Admittedly I forgot I had a Bluesky account 🙈 & chances are good I’ll drop off for another 4mo sooo here’s the cover reveal for my upcoming picture book with Violeta Encarnación, Together We Remember. I’m obsessed with it 😍 Coming 5/13/25! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739688...

The cover of Together We Remember, a picture book. A young Latinx girl in overalls and a yellow shirt walks hand-in-hand with her dad through a forest of memories of Mami. Papi is holding a photo album that overflows with memories.

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Deise Lino @deiselino.bsky.social · 13/06/2024

I'm finally here in Bluesky! 🌻 Find my most recent published work in the first post: "Abuelo's Flower Shop". Written by @jmorerabooks.bsky.social and illustrated by me! :) Check it out! www.deiselino.com/abuelosflowe...

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 04/06/2024

We're celebrating #12x12PB member @jmorerabooks.bsky.social for the release of her #picturebook, ABUELO'S FLOWER SHOP, illustrated by Deise Lino and published by Beaming Books, today! Check it out here: bit.ly/book-birthday #newbook #booklaunch

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 27/05/2024

🌷I'm thrilled to share this lovely interview with author and amiga Jackie Morera, about her soon to be published picture book Abuelo's Flower Shop.💐 marianariosramirez.com/abuelos-flow... Congratulations, @jmorerabooks.bsky.social ! #kidlit #pb #blog #writingcommunity #teachers #librarians

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Jackie Morera (she/her) @jmorerabooks.bsky.social · 03/11/2023

What’s the Bluesky equivalent of a ✨vague publishing tweet✨ because I got a call today while at the library that brought me to tears 🥲

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Jackie Morera (she/her) @jmorerabooks.bsky.social · 01/09/2023

Promised myself I could decorate the house for Halloween AFTER I finish revising my novel and I’ve never been more motivated to do anything in my life 👻

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