Finally, a book that dares ask “What if Percy Jackson was Puerto Rican?” I spoke with “The Island of Forgotten Gods” author @victorpineiro.bsky.social about representation, Hurricane Maria PTSD and why Boricuas don’t know our own Taíno mythology for @ctpublic.bsky.social:
Some of my favorite SF from 2025! Including some brilliant novels and novellas by @willalex.bsky.social @matthewkressel.net @nnedi.bsky.social @renanbernardo.com, Sarah Langan, @annaleen.bsky.social @victorpineiro.bsky.social and more!
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The Island of Forgotten Gods by @victorpineiro.bsky.social is a wonderful MG fantasy that draws on Boricua mythology ranging from the chupacabra to ancient Taino gods. Grapples with PR's legacy of colonialism and endless disasters of recent years - but still hopeful.
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🎉 Congratulations to KidLit TV Alum, @victorpineiro.bsky.social’s THE ISLAND OF FORGOTTON GODS on becoming a Belpré Children’s Author Honor Book at the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social’s Youth Media Awards this week! 📚✨
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This was so fun! Thanks again @kidlittv.bsky.social !
Had the loveliest time - such a warm crowd and in such brilliant company!
See you tomorrow in Brooklyn, friends!
Yes! I remember clocking its 70s-ness even as a child!
Remember The Great Brain??
Who said it: @victorpineiro.bsky.social or me?
"Ooh, I LOVE nonfiction about music! I recently read a massive book about the history of grunge music called Everybody Loves Our Town, and I also adore Hanif Abdurraqib’s nonfiction music books."
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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, THE ISLAND OF FORGOTTEN GODS by @victorpineiro.bsky.social (Sourcebooks)
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Excited for this one!!
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Don’t miss out, mi gente!
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!!! The fabulous ISLAND OF FORGOTTEN GODS by @victorpineiro.bsky.social is one of Amazon's picks for best of the month!!!
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It's a ⭐️review for @victorpineiro.bsky.social's upcoming MG novel! "A vibrant blend of contemporary coming of age with mythological adventure. Nico’s unforgettable summer is deeply rooted in love for family, storytelling, and the history of a place that is both magical and real."
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Thrilled to finally share THE ISLAND OF FORGOTTEN GODS with you. It’s my third book and is very close to my heart. It’s a #MG book all about Puerto Rico. It starts as a childhood memoir, then morphs into a horror-tinged adventure full of Boricua monsters and gods. #sourcebooks #kidlit
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I got to promote @victorpineiro.bsky.social’s “Time Villains” at the #ALAN booth at #NCTE this weekend:
The highlight of my NCTE! 🙌🙌🙌
The "bluesky is an echo chamber" think pieces that keep popping up really tickle me because they show how certain people genuinely believe social media should be for debating and arguing and not talking about the things that make you happy and sharing art with the world.
Come say hi #NCTE2024!
#NCTE, come check out our session this morning! We’re a group of middle grade authors giving tips for peer revision in the classroom, based on how we approach feedback in our long-running critique group. Facilitating Fabulous Feedback, 11:30am Room 204B level 2. #NCTE24
Hi Bluesky! I write middle grade & YA books that are exuberant or the opposite, play with mythology and usually star Boricuas. By day I lead digital innovation and influencers at HBO / Max and am otherwise heavily dadding and/or walking in a forest. Gosh this feels overdue.
Barnes & Noble is making a comeback: The world’s largest retail bookseller is expanding at a breakneck pace and is on track to reach its goal of more than 60 planned openings this year.
Me too please!
