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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Very excited to launch the first edition of Book Búsqueda! This time around I feature books by mitaliperkins patricia.geis carlosvelez_ilustra & aventuras.en.esl cynthiagdelatorre With special thanks to authormeganlacera for nominating her fave Quebec bookstore babarbooks

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Seriously, as a children’s book writer & parent of four, there is nothing cooler about Texas than being within driving distance of all the TLA host cities. 1st TLA: I showed up to volunteer at the scbwiaustintx booth during the last shift and had no clue what TLA even was. 2nd TLA:

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Some Passover faves! ONE LITTLE GOAT is an amazing and super wacky graphic novel that redefined by relationship with Passover by Dara Horn & Theo Ellsworth THE PASSOVER PET SURPRISE/ LA GRAN SORPRESA DE PESAJ by Ana María Shua & Angeles Ruiz has been released simultaneously in English and in

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Mad props (pun intended) to alexandradiazauthor not only for the book but also for freaking being able to walk on stilts and talk to other people and navigate a huge convention floor like the amazing person they are! #Txla2026

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

No joke, landontalks is up there with Rick Steves and Frank Warren as far as I’m concerned - the cultural anthropologist we need! in a world of snarky commentary and hot takes, his insights are fun, funny and true while helping some people feel seen and helping others understand all the nuances of

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Everyone adores safajarwrites ‘s lovely PAKA PAKA book, but this one is still my personal favorite because…well, do I really have to egg-splain it?! Cascarones are super fun! When I lived in Mexico we played with the all the time and I was delighted to find them in Texas (at heb of course). They’ll

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Hasypeve ose porã la budín de pan! Al fin nos salió bien un budín de pan al estilo paraguayo - delicioso y tembleque! Paraguayan bread pudding is perfectly wiggly wobbly! #tembiuparaguay #postrescaseros #comidatípica #semanasanta #paraguay

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

After a crazy few weeks of prepping for our brazosvalleyscbwi MFA in a Day mini conference, I can finally calm down! Many thanks to the village that comes out to support me and many more thanks to the village that stays home, picks up the kids, answers the phone calls from school and generally

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

One of the things that makes us truly great as a country is our public library system! Some people find inner peace in total silence, some find their groove in the midst of picture books and people that love them! So thankful to bcspls for the Brazos Valley Children’s Literacy Festival, now in

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

So proud of my friend and critique partner helenhwu , the oracle who saw the capybara trend coming and created a capy fun empire! I will never stop admiring your drive! You followed our winged friend Long the dragon 🐉 and found your own path! I squealed when I saw these at target today - ADULT

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Cómo se toma una foto de “¿Cómo se come un mango?” con mangos antes de qué se coman los mangos? ¡Rápidamente! How do you take a photo of “how do you eat a mango quote with mangoes, before everyone eats the mangoes? Quickly! #picturebooks #mangos #libroinfantil #libroalbum

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Subscribe for dispatches about 🤩children’s books 😬creating while caretaking 😍Guarani 🙄how Gretchen needs to stop trying to make canned Yerba mate happen. Subscribe link in bio! And yes, I am an emoji using unc! #amwriting #selfpromo #authorlife #substack

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

All the news that’s fit to peep peep peep Pero…¿Qué dicen los zorritos? #chickensofig #pollitos🐥 #whatdoesthefoxsay

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Spring break and solo parenting are over! For the first time in foreeeveeeerr (last Friday), I can sleep in my own bed, 🛌 For the first time in foreeevuuuuurrrr They’ll go wake Papá up instead!!!!

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 08/04/2024

Eclipse day reading! THE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF NESTOR LÓPEZ by @adriannacuevas.bsky.social

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 01/01/2024

Write, revise, repeat, that’s the plan for 2024! What’s your goal for the new year?

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

Forget midnight, Frosty has till September 30th till he turns back in to three pumpkins.

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 05/12/2023

Let’s rebuild our kidlit community here!

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 05/12/2023

Volunteering at elementary schools is exhausting and sometimes demoralizing but there is nothing like having kids come running up to hug you and say hi 🥰

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 01/12/2023

Pulled a muscle checking out a stack of picture books at the library. Is there workers comp for picture book authors? At least I have something to read while I lay down on an ice pack!

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 24/11/2023

Our thanksgiving meal featured tamales, barbecued turkey and pecan pie. I think that earns me some sort of Texan badge!

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 23/11/2023

Thankful for the telephone and then the internet for keeping us together even when we are apart.

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 22/11/2023

My soundtrack for the week - si lo conoces no podrás para de cantarlo mientras preparas el paco/guajolote/guanajo/pisco!

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 15/11/2023

Let’s rebuild our socials kidlit community one chat at a time 🤩🤩🥳🥳

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 14/11/2023

Apparently my writing process this week is staring into space for long periods of time followed by suddenly proclaiming “ok, you can do this” loud enough to startle the dog. Also, chocolate flan.

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 10/11/2023

@debbieohi.bsky.social is a national treasure! If you’re a book lover you’ve def used her adorable gifs. If you’re a children’s book creator you’ve def used her templates/resources. If you’re a children’s book lover you’ve def read her books. You haven’t? What are you waiting for? debbieohi.com

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 08/11/2023

The best thing about coordinating with college student volunteers for our book fair is the looks of joy and excitement on their faces when they walk back in to an elementary school library for the first time in a decade.

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

¡No botes tu voto al bote! ¡Vota!

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 05/11/2023

@alechiadow.bsky.social guess what I saw in my library! And then @adriannacuevas.bsky.social pointed out you have an MG debut! It looks adorable!

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 02/11/2023

Such a moving and richly hued book by @judithvaldesb.bsky.social and Carlos Vélez Aguilera. A loving ode to how we remain connected to our seres queridos (loved ones). Perfect any day of the year. #amreading #ofrenda #picturebook

An Ofrenda for Perro by Judith Valdés and Carlos Vélez Aguilera

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 23/10/2023

Every few months I have to re-teach myself the basics. I know there are tons of templates out there I could print but things sink into my brain better if I draw them out w ink and magic marker. Nothing fancy but still fun. Adapted from debbieohi.com/resources/pr... kidlit.com/picture-book...

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

Worry not, fellow latine writers, for we are unscathed by the bad luck of Friday the 13th! May the words flow freely today!

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 11/10/2023

Some picture books featuring grandmothers that I have enjoyed recently! GRANDMOTHERS GALORE brought the zany granny energy and a heartfelt message about everyone’s desire to be loved.

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Romy N Goldberg @romyngoldberg.bsky.social · 02/09/2023

Are you an #latinx #kidlit author or illustrator? Join our private FB group, Kidlit Latinx! We’ve created a safe space to ask questions about the publishing industry, share opportunities and support eachother. ¡La unión hace la fuerza!

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