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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 19h

Good, keeping busy with HHM. Hope all is well with you! Would love to find time to chat. 🧡🧡🧡

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 19h

Happy miércoles, mi gente! 😄🧡🧡🧡

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member @SongjuDaemicke.bsky.social! 🎉📚 📚 SORT, WASH, ROAR! illustrated by Sian James, and published by @charlesbridge.bsky.social is now available. Find it along with more Book Birthdays here: buff.ly/e0qCnTI #kidlit

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Love this!! Thank you, Michael Benner!! Your book looks adorable! Shout out to you @lisacarmodydoiron.bsky.social for sharing about the #FallWritingFrenzy donnors! @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

So excited NOW THAT WE DON'T TALK is out! It's Parent Trap with dogs - two feuding girls and their dogs scheming to get them back together. Get a signed copy: bit.ly/NTWDT Cover art: Yaoyao Ma Van As; design: Maithili Joshi Also, check out the three-narrator audiobook: adbl.co/46YPkd3

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

HAPPY 4th BOOK BIRTHDAY, #riderollrun! (whose official birthday was yesterday). It's hard to believe that for four years this book has been encouraging children to have fun by riding, rolling, and running instead of being on their devices. Keep having fun outside! #kidlit #play #fun #getoutdoors

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Here's Step 1 of the #12x12pb fast-draft formula for writing #picturebook drafts - all about establishing your main character. Sign up and each week you'll get video instructions to go deeper into the exercise. 12x12challenge.com/f...

A colorful title slide with confetti around the edges shows a green banner reading “12 X 12 PICTURE BOOK WRITING CHALLENGE” and “FAST-DRAFT FORMULA,” with the URL “12x12challenge.com/fastdraft.” Large center text says “PART 1” and “Character,” with a pencil graphic and cartoon children, one in a wheelchair writing and another running with papers.

A cream-colored presentation slide with confetti borders on the left and right shows the centered text “1. WHO IS YOUR MAIN CHARACTER?” in large orange letters. Below are three progress dots and a rounded button labeled “SWIPE TO SEE MORE,” with an orange bar along the bottom.

Centered slide with confetti borders and a beige background shows the text “2. GIVE YOUR MAIN CHARACTER 1 STRENGTH & 1 WEAKNESS” in large orange letters. Below are three small dots and a rounded button reading “SWIPE TO SEE MORE.”

Presentation slide with confetti borders and the number 3 at top. Large centered text reads “WHAT DOES YOUR MC WANT? GIVE THEM A GOAL,” with a green button below that says “GET THE 12 X 12 FAST DRAFT FORMULA: 12X12CHALLENGE.COM/FASTDRAFT.”

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join us on 9/24 for Show Up, Speak Up: Vote for the Freedom to Read — a virtual variety show featuring a star-studded lineup of freedom to read champions celebrating books, authors, and readers. Let’s make our voices heard in this collective call to action! Register ➡️ tinyurl.com/ShowUpSp...

Dark turquoise graphic with an illustration of hands holding up paper ballots and picket signs that say, “Vote”. The graphic is titled, “Show Up, Speak Up! Vote for the Freedom to Read”. Beneath that is a gold bubble displaying the date September 24th, 2026. A subtitle says, “A virtual community action telethon featuring a star-studded lineup of freedom to read champions celebrating books, authors, and readers.” And below that is a custom URL that will direct users to register for this event: “tinyurl.com/ShowUpSpeakUp”.

Dark turquoise graphic with an illustration of hands holding up paper ballots and picket signs that say, “Vote”. This graphic outlines which featured speakers will be present at the Show Up, Speak Up event, including: Jerrold Connors, Jerry Craft, Alan Gratz, Shannon Hale, Martha Hickson, Ellen Hopkins, Adib Khorram, Maris Kreizman, Sarah MacLean, Don Martin, Julie Miller, Ann Patchett, Amanda Timpson, and Edward Underhill. Below the author list is a custom URL that will direct users to register for this event: “tinyurl.com/ShowUpSpeakUp”.

Dark turquoise graphic containing all the logos for: Red Wine & Blue Civics, Florida Freedom to Read Project, Authors Against Book Bans, Texas Freedom to Read Project, Seat, EveryLibrary, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, Let Utah Read, Freedom to Read Project, Arkansas Right to Read Project, PENAmerica, We Are Stronger Than Censorship, I Support #FReadom, Publishing Professionals Against Book Bans, Lee & Low Books, LibroFM, We Need Diverse Books, Judging By the Cover Bookstore, The Novel Refuge, Eureka Books, The Book Wyrm and Other Oddities, Literally A Bookshop, The Authors Guild, American Library Association, Office for Intellectual Freedom, Zinn Education Project, Pagestreet Publishing, All She Wrote, Garden Wall Bookshop, Azantian Literary Agent, Diversity Awareness Youth Literary Organization, Lioness Books, Children’s Book Council, California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Steamy Lit, and American Booksellers Association.

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

12 x 12 member and author of BREAD IS LOVE Pooja Makhijani demonstrates the highs and lows of the writing journey and talks about the importance of community. #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Get 50% off our 2nd Back-to-School Bundle: CROSS-GENRE PIVOT! @fangmousbooks.bsky.social, @authorlauragehl.bsky.social, and @teresarobeson.com are successful in #picturebooks AND other kidlit genres. Now they're sharing their tips for success with YOU! 12x12challenge.com/bts2 #amwriting #kidlit

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Happy sábado, mi gente! Enjoy the long weekend! 😄❤️❤️❤️ #writingcommunity #amwriting #kidlit #authorlife

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

NEW PODCAST ALERT! 🚨The #booklove continues as we focus on the gorgeous work of Brian Lies! There are so many layers in the art and the text, these are #picturebooks we could read over & over again (& we have!) Listen in: picturebooksummit.co... #amreading #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky #podcast

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Happy martes, mi gente! Here’s to many small wins in September! 😀❤️❤️❤️ #writingcommunity #onsub

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Lawrence Schimel @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My dad (92 years old!) has lost his lease in #NYC because building was sold. He must be out of the office by end of the year. So if you or anyone you know might be interested in #vintage #beads, #stones, #crystals, #chain, or other #jewelry parts or supplies, check out CJSSales.com Please share!

A selfie with my dad (on his 90th birthday, 2 years ago) at his jewelry warehouse. Boxes and boxes of vintage glass beads, seed beads, chain, Swarovski, Preciosa, copper, metal, findings, etc. Wholesale only. Must have Tax ID.

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Your dad looks amazing!! Sorry bout the lease... I hope he is ok with taking a break! Abrazos

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The Storytellers Foundation | The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast @tstorypodcast.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Authors, what part of the writing and publishing journey feels hardest to figure out? Finishing the manuscript? Revising? Querying? Knowing when your work is ready? We’d love to hear from you. And authors, keep an eye out soon. We have a new contest announcement coming. 👀

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Thank you so much, Ronna! You made my week! @ronnawriter.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

A treat to meet this accomplished and celebrated author in person! At #ALAAC26 You are as talented and beautiful as I imagined! @katemessner.com ❤️❤️❤️ #writingcommunity #authorlife #kidlit

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Dear members @scbwi.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @athomeauthor.bsky.social @boydsmills.bsky.social My bilingual picture book is nominated for a Crystal Kite! California/Hawaii Division. Id be honored by your vote! Trying to make it to round #2! Thank you for considering! ❤️❤️❤️

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

To my friends and fellow #SCBWI members!! “Tío Ricky Doesn’t Speak English/Tío Ricky no habla inglés” is under the California/Hawaii Division. Round #1 voting going on NOW! Grateful for your vote! Excited to make it to round #2! Link to vote: www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite #CrystalKites2026

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Read Your World @readyourworld.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Don't miss our IG live with @jennyabooks.bsky.social, Thursday, 5/21/26, 2 pm ET! The Spanish version of Fridays Are for Churros (Los Viernes Comemos Churros) was selected as a top 10 children's book in Spanish by the NY Public Library. www.instagram.com/readyourworl... #ReadYourWorld #kidlit

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Love audiobooks. Feel better soon!!❤️

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Closing the week with a school visit and reading my book,Tío Ricky Doesn’t Speak English/no habla inglés to grades K-4. I LOVE my job! Happy weekend,mi gente! #TíoRickyBilingualBook #TioRickyBookTour #LilLibros

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Mi gente!! Did you bid yet? Many wonderful items, many ways to get diverse books in the hands of children! @readyourworld.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️ #readyourworld #kidlit

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Read Your World @readyourworld.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Save the Date! Our IG live with @emelineleebooks.bsky.social is Thurs, 5/14/26, 2pm ET! Her books include Bonnie's Rocket, a STEM-friendly story inspired by her grandfather; & Gwei the Hungry Ghost, an inspired by Chinese food and folklore. www.instagram.com/readyourworl... #ReadYourWorld #kidlit

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and mother figures! 💖💖💖

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Today, I got to share my Tío Ricky book with #bilingual students at Will Rogers Elementary in the LA area. Fun celebrating #DíadelNiño with them! #TíoRickyBilingualBook #TíoRickyBookTour #LilLibros #authorlife

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Mi gente! Our next stop with my Tío Ricky book, Ontario, CA Saturday, April 25 at the Día de Los Niños Festival. A family event that celebrates books, reading, art and so much more. Organized by the local library. #OntarioCityLibrary #TíoRickyBookTour #TíoRickyBilingualBook #Authorlife

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Maritere R. Bellas @maritererbellas.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Honoring National Library Week and celebrating the freedom to read. ¡En español, English, bilingual, multilingual! Who's with me?? #RightToRead #NationalLibraryWeek #SemanadelasBibliotecas #writingcommunity #ReadYourWorld #UnitedAgainstBookBans

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