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chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Let's meet Leyendas/Legends author @monicamancillas.bsky.social ✨ This beautifully illustrated, celebratory book showcases the multitude of talent within the Latine community! Discover the stories of sixty inspiring figures! Available here🔗⁠ lnk.to/LeyendasLegends

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

The second trade review is in for LEYENDAS/LEGENDS: 60 LATINE PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE WORLD! Thank you so much to @sljournal for this lovely review! @chroniclebooks.bsky.social @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social @imzeferino.bsky.social #booksky #kidlit #middlegradebooks

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Thank you to Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors for including Leyendas/Legends in this round-up of books to read during Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month! check out the list at ap-od.org. #kidlit #middlegradebooks #latinxbooks #nonfictionbooks #mónicamancillas #hispanicheritagemonth

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Thank you to Seattle's Child for including Leyendas/Legends in this gorgeous round-up of books to celebrate Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month! #kidlit #middlegradebooks #latinxbooks #nonfictionbooks #mónicamancillas #hispanicheritagemonth @chroniclekidsbooks @chroniclebooks

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Thank you to the Children's Book Council for including Leyendas/Legends in this wonderful round up of books to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Check out the full list at cbcbooks.org! #childrensbookcouncil #cbc #hispanicheritagemonth #latinxbooks #kidlit #middlegradebooks #leyendas #legends

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Happy Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month! To kick things off, I'm sharing some of my book titles, but please know that there are many, many amazing books out there by Latine creators. Be sure to check out the last slide for recs on where to find more! #hispanicheritagemonth #latinxbooks #kidlit

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P.A. Cornell (She/Her) @cornellwriter.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

It’s Latine heritage month September 15 - October 15, which means it’s a really great time to support Latine creators. I’m one, but there are many others. Look for our work. Mine can be accessed through my linktree in bio. #latineheritagemonth

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Gabby Zapata @gabbyzapata.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

My next picture book illustration is announced! I'm so excited to share I'll be illustrating "MY BARRIO SPEAKS IN SPANGLISH" by the amazing @monicamancillas.bsky.social !! Born in Los Angeles, I'm so excited to share this love letter to LA. Coming to a bookstore near you in 2027! ❤️ #kidlitart

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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Thrilled to officially unveil John Parra's absolutely stunning covers for ¡VIVA VALENZUELA!, our upcoming picture book biography of Mexican pitching legend Fernando Valenzuela, hitting shelves March 24, 2026 and available now for preorder wherever books are sold. (In English and Spanish!!!)

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I'm so excited to announce that I will be bringing another Spanglish book baby into the world! If you liked How to Speak in Spanglish, then you will love MY BARRIO SINGS IN SPANGLISH. So excited that @gabbyzapata.bsky.social will be illustrating this book of my ❤️, a love letter to L.A. #kidlit

Cover of a picture book entitled "How to Speak in Spanglish", featuring a little boy and his Abuela, against a yellow background. Caption reads, "If you liked 'How to Speak in Spanglish', then you'll love. . .'"

Caption reads, "MY BARRIO SINGS IN SPANGLISH, coming in 2027". Below is the Publisher's Marketplace announcement, which reads, "Monica Mancillas's MY BARRIO SINGS IN SPANGLISH, a standalone companion to HOW TO SPEAK IN SPANGLISH, following a girl who loves to sing along to the natural music and movement of her Los Angeles barrio, illustrated by Gabby Zapata, to Elizabeth Lee at Penguin Workshop, in an exclusive submission, for publication in fall 2027, by Melissa Edwards at Stonesong for the author, and by Kelly Sonmack at Andrea Brown Literary Agency for the illustrator (world)." Below the announcement are headshots of the author and illustrator.

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

It’s giveaway time! I have TWO audio book codes to gift. Head over to my IG account to enter! #kidlit #booksky #giveaway

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

I had a wonderful time talking with Peter Okonkwo about my books and writing process on the P. English Literature podcast. Watch the full episode on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvQ2... #kidlit #mónicamancillas #latinxbooks #middlegradebooks #latinebooks #middlegrade #picturebooks

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Author Interview with Mónica Mancillas

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival is just right around the corner! Tune in on 9/1 for a blinugal story time with me & @monicamancillas.bsky.social as we read from our newest books! Watch ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaBw... Full festival schedule: latinxkidlitbookfestival.org/2025-festival #EduSky

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Today’s the day! LEYENDAS is finally out in the world! This book was born of the idea that Latine people cannot be reduced to stereotypes and anti-immigrant propaganda. We are not a monolith but a beautiful rainbow made of limitless possibility. #booksky

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival is back with another amazing line up! Tune in on September 1st for a special story time with me and @safajarwrites.bsky.social as we read from our books ALBERTO SALAS PLAYS PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA and LEYENDAS/LEGENDS: 60 LATINE PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE WORLD. #booksky

Blue background with multi-colored flowers in the left bottom corner. The top heading reads #LKBF25 and "Storytime". An orange circle in the top right corner reads "Bilingual". The caption is "Celebrando! Changemakers Who Inspire, September 1st". In the bottom right corner are the words "Latinx Kidlit Book Festival". The center is occupied by two headshots of Sara Andrea Fajardo and Monica Mancillas.

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Lyric Rivera | NeuroDivergent Rebel @neurodivergentrebel.substack.com · 16/08/2025

Judge Carlos Mendoza in Florida has sided with authors and publishers in a lawsuit against the state's book ban, determining that the law violates free speech protections. It was ruled that Florida's ban on books that "describe sexual conduct" is too broad.

Florida judge strikes down state law used to ban books: 'None of these books are obscene

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Stephanie Campisi @stephcampisi.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Hey friends, I'm looking for work. I'm a really strong comedic writer, and I meet my deadlines! www.stephaniecampisi.com

A graphic with the post author's books: The Little Coffee Shop of Terrors, Four Weddings and a Funeral Director, Two's a Charm, Sparkle Pigs, Warrior Fairies, The Unfinished Business, Luis and Tabitha, Pebble Without a Cause

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

If you missed the live webinar, you can still watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFgL... #bookthreads

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Delighted to learn that SING IT LIKE CELIA was included on the 2025 California Department of Education Recommended Literature List alongside some of my favorite #kidlit creators!

Purple gradient background with cover of book, Sing it Like Celia, featuring a twelve year old girl with long brown hair holding a microphone and wearing a tie dye shirt. Text reads: 2025 California Department of Education Reading List.

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

If you missed the last one, Barnes and Noble is having another preorder sale. Use code PREORDER25 between July 8th and 11th for 25% of LEYENDAS/LEGENDS: 60 Latine People Who Changed the World. @chroniclekidsbooks @chroniclebooks #booksky

Blue background with book cover for LEYENDAS/LEGENDS: 60 Latine People Who Changed the World on it. Text reads: Barnes and Noble, 25% off with code PREORDER25.

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Tune in to this free webinar on Diverse Voices Wednesday, July 9th at 2pm EST. Copy and paste link below to register. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #bookthreads #diversevoices #kidlit #diversekidlit #mónicamancillas

Info flier for Diverse Voices Webinar. Text reads: Tell me more. Free webinar. Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2pm E.T. Beneath are pictures of six book covers and headshots of each other followed by brief descriptions of each book.

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Mark Waddell @markwaddell.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

COLIN GETS PROMOTED AND DOOMS THE WORLD from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social has been selected as one of Indigo's Most Anticipated FANTASY books! From July 7th to 13th, get 25% off your preorder when you shop the Indigo site. Link below and in my bio! 📚💙 📚🪐 📚🌈 www.indigo.ca/en-ca/colin-...

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El Norte Recuerda @elnorterecuerda.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

The entire Latino population in the U.S. is 65 million. She means all of us.

Laura Loomer‘s tweet: Alligator lives matter. The good news is, alligators are guaranteed at least 65 million meals if we get started now.

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

It's giveaway time!! Head over to #Goodreads between July 1st and August 1 to enter to win one of 50 copies of LEYENDAS/LEGENDS: 60 Latine People Who Changed the World. #giveaway #goodreadsgiveaway #kidlit #latinxbooks #mónicamancillas #middlegradebooks @chroniclebooks @chroniclekidsbooks

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

If you believe that: 1) Reading is critical to our democracy. 2) Books help us understand complex issues. 3) Parents shouldn’t make decisions for other parents’ children. 4) Youth deserve to see themselves in books. Join the campaign to #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/

Unite Against Book Bans. Raise your voice. Join the movement. UniteAgainstBookBans.org.

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Tesla Takedown UK @teslatakedownuk.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Our friends at @ukstoptrump.bsky.social have a petition against UK involvement in the Iran war. Sign here: stoptrump.org.uk/trump-iran/

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School Library Journal @slj.com · 17/06/2025

“I fear that soon it will be extremely difficulty for marginalized communities in all levels of education to access books with diverse and inclusive themes and values,” Garnett told the board. “It starts with this book, but I ask you: What’s next?” www.slj.com/story/Silenc...

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Silence Is Not an Option For These Student Advocates

Young people are speaking out and organizing to fight censorship and support issues important to them, making an impact in their schools, local communities, and at the state and national level.

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Penguin School & Library @penguinschoollib.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Looking for original board books and other great reads for early childhood education? Check out this interview with the President and publisher of the RISE x Penguin Workshop and the world of Eric Carle imprints. #EduSky #Preschool 📚 sites.prh.com/penguinpresc...

Green graphic touting interview with President and Publisher Cecliy Kaiser. Middle banner touts both logos of the imprints and Cecily's photo and book covers are around.

Top row left to right: I LIKE YOUR CHUTZPAH, OLU & GRETA, and THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR'S FIRST SIGNS

Bottom row top left to right: OUR SKIN: A FIRST CONVERSATION ABOUT RACE and THE CATALOGUE OF HUGS

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Congratulations to Jacqueline Lopeziano, Stephanie Affinito, and Sylvia Gallardo for winning a one-on-one 30-minute coaching session! #booksky

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Yay! Love seeing TACO TUESDAYS on this fabulous list of Middle Grade beach reads! #booksky

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Have questions about writing? Publishing? Your WIP? Now's the time to enter my giveaway for a 30-minute one-on-one coaching session! Just scan the QR code and click on the button marked "Enter Giveaway" and shoot me a short email. Winners will be announced on June 12th. #bookthreads

Off-white background with a brown cloud and cartoon pictures of a yellow sun, snail, flower, and pineapple surrounding it. In the cloud are the words, "30-minute one-on-one coaching session. Scan QR code to enter." Below is a QR code. Beside that are the words, "3 winners to be selected 6/4 - 6/11." The authors' website is listed at the bottom as www.monicamancillas.com.

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School Library Journal @slj.com · 06/06/2025

"A series of maps introduces the reader to a small town, its people and places, and the new home that you are moving into. TWIST! I love me a picture book that can turn everything on its head when you get to the ending." (Fuse 8) "Annoyingly FABULOUS Picture Books of 2025 (So Far)" bit.ly/3HuIN03

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

ALA has awarded $10,000 Building Library Capacity Grants to 16 libraries supporting New Americans—immigrants and refugees across the U.S. These grants will expand ESL classes, citizenship resources, bilingual outreach & more. Learn more + see the full list of grantees: www.ala.org/news/2025/06...

Building Library Capacity Grant/ $10,000 grants to libraries assisting New Americans (immigrants and refugees). American Library Association.

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Join the fight to support the Library of Congress at www.SaveTheLOC.org

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