We're cheering for María Dolores Águila! A SEA OF LEMON TREES is a Pura Belpré Award Honor Book. Read about how María's family history inspired her to write this remarkable work of historical fiction ➡️ bit.ly/46eJHqX

CONGRATULATIONS to María Dolores Águila! Her debut middle grade novel A SEA OF LEMON TREES is a John Newbery Honor Book! 🍋💛 Read about the inspiration for this inspiring historical fiction novel about community resistance and resiliency ➡️ bit.ly/46eJHqX

Thank you so much AJ!!!🎉🎉

Today we celebrate @writerdaniela.bsky.social book birthday of Welcome Home, Esperanza/Bienvendia a casa, Esmeralda (out in both English and Spanish!) by Daniela Ramirez and illustrated by Maribel Lechuga. We sat down with Daniela to learn more about this book.
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DANIELA RAMIREZ An ideal picture book for kindergarteners and 1st graders who are moving, need reassurances during a transition, and could use the reminder that home is family.

I'm excited to feature Daniela Ramirez in my #TAKE5 Blog and her debut #picturebook, WELCOME HOME ESMERELDA. @writerdaniela.bsky.social

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Graphic describes a book launch May 17, 3pm at Books on the Bosque, Daniela Ramirez in conversation with Kim Tomsic. The picture book is WELCOME HOME, ESMERELDA.

Congrats to Daniela Ramirez on her debut picture book in English and Spanish! The book launch is May 17, 3pm at Books on the Bosque, in conversation with her mentor, children's book author, Kim Tomsic.
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✨Thrilled to announce my book launch event!! Save the date!✨

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✨The first review is in for Welcome Home, Esmerelda! I’m incredibly thankful for this lovely review from kirkus_reviews ✨

Preorder links in my bio! Available in English and Spanish!

Full review here: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Coming May 13, 2025! Available in English and Spanish!

Preorder links in my bio! Order from your favorite independent bookstore 📚✨

Did you know? The 2025 Hermanas Mentorship Program is opening SOON!
This 6-month mentorship will run from April 1st to September 30th.
Learn more at Lasmusasbooks.com/mentorship
#lasmusasbooks #writingmentorship #latinxkidlit #writingcommunity #writingmentorship #HermanasMentorship

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Hi Brian! My debut picture book is coming out in May 2025, could I be added to both lists please? Thank you so much!

Let's do a giveaway,!

ELMORE THE CHRISTMAS MOOSE (art by @mikeboldt.bsky.social) makes a fantastic gift! I'm giving away 3 signed copies, one with this handsome plush Elmore bookmark.

Follow & share by 11/23, bonus entry if you comment with a weird and wonderful Xmas anecdote.

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🎉✨Cover Reveal✨🎉

Welcome Home, Esmerelda!
Illustrated by Maribel Lechuga and written by me.

Releasing in English and Spanish from @charlesbridge.bsky.social

Coming May 13, 2025!

Available for preorder now, see my website in my bio!

Hi!! Welcome!