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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌻 THIS SATURDAY 🌻 Come celebrate Summer Reading at the Book Festival! I can’t wait to join the amazing lineup of author’s at this year’s festival. Join us At: North East Branch Library On: Saturday, June 13 From: 10am-2pm See you there!

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The best mail 💌 Thank you letters from a school visit.

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Hugging these two extra hard today. I just got news that I earned my advance for SQUAWK OF SPANISH 💕 Thank you to all the readers and literacy champions out there who’ve found a room on their shelves for Max, Lorito, and Abuela.

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

My heart! This precious 2nd grader dressed as Paula for Book Character Day 💕💕💕 @freespiritbooks.bsky.social @denarmen.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

This is me signing with the amazing Jennifer Unter at the Unter Agency. I am thrilled to be partnering with Jen on this crazy publishing journey. To celebrate, I bought myself tulips and a slice of cake. Let’s goooooo! @unteragency.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

I’m in! Excited to kick off 2026 with @taralazar.bsky.social’s StoryStorm challenge! ⛈️ Now to find a pretty notebook and get thinking…

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

🎁 ‘tis the season! A copy of Squawk of Spanish for: 🦜 bilingual families, 🧑‍🍳 amateur chefs, 🧸 anyone who’d like to hug this parrot squishmallow! A copy of Paula’s Patches for: 🌷budding artists, 🧵relentless crafters, and 🍃kids concerned about the environment

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Meet the Author is back! Tune in this Friday Dec 12 at 1pm. We’ll be chatting about Squawk of Spanish, Paula’s Patches, writing in English and Spanish, and taking student questions LIVE 🎉 Tune in: www.fcps.edu/about-fairfa...

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Happy 10th anniversary and #SmallBusinessSaturday @scrawlbooks.bsky.social. Thankful for all that you do for the bookish community.

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Come say hi! 👋 I’ll be stopping by @scrawlbooks.bsky.social to celebrate #SmallBusinessSaturday and their 10th anniversary this Saturday 11/29 at 11am. I’ll be signing books and leading a craft— we’ll be making bookworm fidgets 📚🐛 See you there!

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Thank you so much for a fabulous visit, Friends Academy! My heart is full ✨

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

What an amazing time at #VAASL! Thank you school librarians for all that you do day in and day out. If you were at VAASL and we didn’t get to chat, please reach out via my website www.writebetween.com #VAASLGold #VAASL50

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

It was such a joy to join the 2025 Crozet BookFest Jr. as a featured presenter, sharing my book, Squawk of Spanish, and my love of bilingual storytelling, language, culture, and connection with local families.

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

The best Fall Festival: Crozet Book Fest 📚🍂 Thank you so much for having me. I felt all the bookish love!

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

El Tanquecito won the Gold Medal for Best Picture Book Translation English to Spanish from the International Latino Book Awards! I loved working on this picture book translation in rhyme. And I’m so honored✨

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Join me this Saturday at the Crozet Book Fest for leaf peeping, great coffee, and all the books 📚 Bring the littles to the Picture Panel! We’ll be at the Crozet Library at 9am. See here: www.bluebirdcrozet.com/pages/crozet... And here: charlottesvillefamily.com/crozet-book-...

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

What a gorgeous day at Eat Local Read Local! Thank you to the staff at Loudoun County Public Library and everyone who stopped by to say hi! Be sure to check out Squawk of Spanish’s story walk at Cascades Library in Loudoun County, VA 🦜

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Meet me at the Eat Local Read Local Book Sale and Festival! I'll be selling and signing books at Cascades Library (VA) on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Swing by the rear parking lot to say hi and enjoy the festivities. More info here: library.loudoun.gov/ELRL. @library.loudoun.gov

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be at this year’s Crozet Book Fest on Saturday, October 25! If you’re attending, come say hi! I’ll be there bright and early from 9 to 10:30am for Picture Book & Pals Storytime at the Crozet Library. 🔗 www.bluebirdcrozet.com/pages/crozet...

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Signing and presenting at the Virginia Library Association Conference #VLA2025 with the best bookish people ✨

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

🎉 Happy International Translation Day!! 🎉 To celebrate, I’m giving away copies of some of my latest translations. 💕 If you’d like to participate, please comment below. Winner will be chosen at random at the end of the week (Sunday, 10/5). (US addresses only) #TranslationDay

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

We’re just a few days away from the 2025 Virginia Library Association Conference 📚 Visit us at booths 202 & 204 in the Exhibit Hall for book signings, giveaways, and author visit details. And don’t miss out on our author visit presentation on Thursday 10/2 at 4pm. See you there! #2025VLA

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Join us and bring your burning questions—we’re talking writing and publishing! @peoplesbooktakoma.com 🔗RSVP here for free: peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/writin...

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Just in case you need another reason to read Squawk of Spanish, it’s not only #HispanicHeritageMonth but also #NationalPetBirdDay 🦜 Complement the book with fun mazes, word searches, and crafts. Check out the activity kit here: static1.squarespace.com/static/5d0e4...

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Join @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social @alyssacolman.bsky.social and me and get started on your publishing journey ✨ MD | 9. 24 | 6 to 7pm @peoplesbooktakoma.com peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/writin... VA | 9. 26 | 6:30 to 8pm @birchtreebookstore.bsky.social www.birchtreebookstore.com/events

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Sunday was a blast at the Baltimore Book Festival 📚 @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Community is… Magic ✨ A few pics of a wonderful NYC weekend surrounded by a familia of storytellers. Thank you to all the organizers, sponsors, and industry professionals who made this year’s @lkbfstorytellers.bsky.social conference feel like a group hug. #lkbfstorytellers25

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Join me at the Baltimore Book Festival this Sunday, September 14. Making a Difference Starts with Me Sun, September 14 at 1pm Kids Stage at 30th St (Corner of Barclay & 30) @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

A few pic from the National Book Festival 📚

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

#BookFestival time is here! Meet me at the #BaltimoreBookFestival in September And at the #CrozetBookFest this October. See here for more: www.writebetween.com/events @freespiritbooks.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Interested in publishing PBs, CBs, novels? Come see us @peoplesbooktakoma.com in Takoma Park, MD 🗓️9.24 at 6pm ➡️ peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/writin... Or at BirchTree Books in VA 🗓️9.26 at 6:30pm ➡️ birchtreebookstore.com/events @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social @alyssacolman.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

September events! www.writebetween.com/events

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Happy 1st candle, SQUAWK OF SPANISH 🦜! This book about a boy struggling with his heritage language has been a beautiful adventure. Thank you to all the booksellers, librarians, educators, parents, book huggers, and readers that have made this first year so special. 💕 @charlesbridge.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Honored and so excited to learn that UN GRAZNIDO EN ESPAÑOL was included on the 2025 California Department of Education Recommended Literature List. I’m thrilled that Max, Lorito, and Abuela’s story gets to be read and shared in English and in Spanish! @charlesbridge.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

That’s a wrap for PAULA’S PATCHES summer tour! Thank you so much for having me at your branches, Loudoun County 💕 Everyone, go visit your library this summer—they’re free, air-conditioned, and inspiring! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

🥳 Happy 2nd candle, Paula! This book, about a crafty girl with torn pants, has been a whole adventure! Thank you for making these 2 years so special. I’m 👀at you: booksellers, librarians, crafters, readers & book huggers. @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

I’ve been having a blast celebrating mending and creating with Paula’s Patches! If you’re in Loudoun County, Virginia, please come see me at your local branch. We’ll be reading Paula’s Patches and having fun with fabric crafts! 📚 (see pic for schedule) @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

🎉Yay!! Look who it is! Squawk of Spanish made it to the final round of the Crystal Kite Awards (Atlantic Division). If you enjoyed the book, I’d appreciate your continued support. Thank you so much for voting 💕 @charlesbridge.bsky.social #CrystalKiteAward

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Story Time & Craft Event: Loudoun County, VA 📚 Brambleton Library. July 7 📚Ashburn Library. July 9 📚Gum Spring Library. July 10 📚Purcellville Library. July 14 📚Lovettsville Library. July 15 All at 3pm @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Today is the last day of school here in Fairfax, VA. But I’m already looking forward to this summer program with Loudoun County. 😎 We’ll be reading Paula’s Patches, celebrating different ways of repairing and reusing, and making our very own pouches from fabric. @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

It’s that time of the year again and look who it is! Squawk of Spanish is on the #CrystalKiteAward list this year! First round of voting is open now: www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite Happy voting and discovering new titles! @scbwi.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

💥TOMORROW: Middleburg, VA 💥 Interested in writing and publishing #kidlit? Join @alyssacolman.bsky.social @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social and me as we discuss all things writing and publishing. ➡️Please register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/middl...

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I had my last school visit of the year today, and it was so special! My favorite was when a student asked, “will we have time to write our own books after this?” Then he turned to the teacher and finished, “please? Please can we write?” 🥹 @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Interested in publishing PBs, CBs, or novels? Join us as we discuss all things publishing. Leave with recommendations and resources for your author journey. Come see us in Alexandria @oldtownbooks.bsky.social Or Middleburg Books. @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social @alyssacolman.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Young readers become adult readers. Join me in supporting #ChildrensBookWeek and celebrate with a ton of great resources: 🔗 everychildareader.net/cbw/celebrat... #StoryOcean @charlesbridge.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

So excited! This will be my first time attending 💕 Who else is in? Register here: www.latinxstorytellersconference.com @lkbfstorytellers.bsky.social

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