Proud to be amongst the books on this list. Thank you, @davidbowles.us. 🙏🏽✊🏽 #Booksky #TheInvisibleParade

Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio, THE INVISIBLE PARADE Podcast Episode · Totally Booked with Zibby · 01/12/2026 · 26m

Brand-new interview with Leigh Bardugo and me about THE INVISIBLE PARADE, at ‘Totally Booked with Zibby’! Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... cc: @lbschool.bsky.social #booksky #picturebooks #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #TheInvisibleParade

Graphic commemorating the acceptance of one of THE INVISIBLE PARADE’s interior spreads into the 68th Annual Society of Illustrators’ Exhibition and Book.

THANK YOU to this year's @soi128.bsky.social judges for accepting this double-page spread into SOI's 68th Annual Exhibition and Book. It's one of my favorites I drew for #TheInvisibleParade, the debut picture book by Leigh Bardugo & me. cc: @lbschool.bsky.social @newleafliterary.bsky.social #Booksky

THE INVISIBLE PARADE by Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio featured on CSMCL’s Best Books of 2025 List.

Thank you to The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature for selecting THE INVISIBLE PARADE as one of their Best Books of 2025!

#Booksky #BestBooks2025 #BestGraphicStory #TheInvisibleParade

Hand bust of John Picacio’s drawing hand, property of the Mazza Museum’s permanent collection.

My drawing hand is now in the permanent collection of The Mazza Museum, the world’s largest collection of picture book art — joining 130+ illustrators in the museum’s hand bust collection. 👀 #TheInvisibleParade #ShowOfHands

This week’s trivia and recommendation. Doesn’t matter if Día de los Muertos is over, this is still a beautiful book.

#library #weeklytrivia #Thanksgiving #bookrecommendation #theinvisibleparade #leighbardugo #johnpicacio #librarianrecommends

WOW. This review for #TheInvisibleParade. 👀 Thank you, @maistorybooklibrary (IG). 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #kidlit #picturebooks #booksky

There’s a party tonight. See you at the cemetery gates, everyone. #LeighBardugo and I will meet you there. 🕯️💀 #TheInvisibleParade #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos

The Invisible Parade ★ A National Bestseller! ★The picture book debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo and World Fantasy Award winner John Picacio.It’s time to join the party! Adventure awaits readers of all ages on Día de Muertos​ in this stunningly original and lushly illustrated tour de force about family, love, and overcoming grief.Everyone in the neighborhood was getting ready for the party.Everyone knew somebody on the guest list . . .This was the day the dead returned. There’s a party tonight, but Cala doesn’t want to go. While her family prepares for the celebration, Cala grieves her grandfather and tries to pretend she’s not afraid. But when she is separated from her family at the cemetery, Cala encounters four mysterious riders who will show her she is actually quite brave after all. Brimming with magic and humor, The Invisible Parade is the first picture-book collaboration between award-winner John Picacio and New York Times bestselling Leigh Bardugo. Set on the night of Día de Muertos, Cala’s story is one of love, loss, and the courage that can be found in unexpected places."An understated masterclass in processing grief through culture." ―Booklist, starred review

Today’s the LAST DAY to order a signed edition of #TheInvisibleParade from @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social before I sign all the books tomorrow for Día de Muertos! If you’re in San Antonio, and you’re coming to The Pearl tomorrow — holler. 👀✊🏽 #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos thetwig.com/book/9780316...

Promo graphic featuring John Picacio and Adam Rex appearing tonight at Stacks Book Club in Oro Valley, AZ.

TONIGHT, #Tucson! Fest Week continues — see you at Stacks Book Club with the great @adamrex.bsky.social! stacksbookclub.com/events/37980...

#diademuertos #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #FestWeek #TheInvisibleParade

Promo graphic featuring John Picacio and Karla Ortiz appearing at Book Passage in Corte Madera, CA on Tuesday, October 28th.

TONIGHT: I’ll be at Book Passage in Corte Madera w/ the legend herself, @kortizart.bsky.social! ✊🏽 #TheInvisibleParade #diademuertos #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead

This is what #FestWeek is all about. This is why Leigh and I poured our all into #TheInvisibleParade. 🖤♾️

Promo graphic featuring John Picacio and Karla Ortiz appearing at Book Passage in Corte Madera on Tuesday, October 28th.

It’s #FestWeek & I’m honored to talk art, story & #TheInvisibleParade this Tuesday night w/ the legendary @kortizart.bsky.social! See you soon, #BayArea! Tickets include a 1st-edition hardcover of the book. ✊🏽 #DayOfTheDead www.bookpassage.com/event/john-p...

See you Wednesday, Tucson! ✊🏽💀

#TheInvisibleParade #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos #AllSoulsProcession Sharing: @tucsonsentinel.com @whatsuptucson.bsky.social @ciaromano.bsky.social

#FestWeek begins.

Unveiling my original graphite gatefold art from #TheInvisibleParade, for @szqtx68.bsky.social and a roomful of friends in San Antonio.

May give a closer look soon. Because Fest Week. #DiaDeMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead

Promo graphic featuring Leigh Bardugo, John Picacio and THE INVISIBLE PARADE.

The Twig Book Shop has got you covered, while supplies last. Don’t miss out. Regret is forever. 👀 #diadelosmuertos #diademuertos #dayofthedead #theinvisibleparade @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social

CONGRATULATIONS to @mychal3ts.bsky.social, the new host of READING RAINBOW. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

#ReadingRainbow #TheInvisibleParade #LeighBardugo #JohnPicacio #DayoftheDead #diademuertos #diadelosmuertos

Wizard of Oz in a Graveyard: Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio Bring Their Debut Picture Book to the National Book Festival Ahead of the event, the authors spoke with City Paper about making The Invisible Parade, a children’s book that’s not for every kid.

There was so much happening between THE INVISIBLE PARADE tour and National Book Festival that I never got to share this feature article with Leigh Bardugo and me, from Washington City Paper. #TheInvisibleParade #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos
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John Picacio right before he unveiled the original gatefold drawing for THE INVISIBLE PARADE, at the 2025 Armadillocon in Austin, TX.

I was the closer at this year’s @armadillocon.bsky.social, and for the occasion, I presented #TheInvisibleParade ‘s original graphite drawing for the gatefold. Photo by @hackett.bsky.social, right before I lifted the vellum cover sheet. ✊🏽 #latinxheritagemonth #latineheritagemonth #díadelosmuertos

John Picacio next to a giant drawing sleeved in black vinyl.

Biggest graphite drawing I’ve ever done unveiling today at 3pm at @armadillocon.bsky.social in Ballroom D. Yes, it’s from #TheInvisibleParade. Yes, it’s THAT drawing. 👀 #armadillocon2025 #armadillocon

National Book Festival author badge, plus friendship bracelets gifted to me on tour.

Spooky season is officially here. See you at the cemetery gates, everyone. /4 #TheInvisibleParade #SpookySeason #picturebooks #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead #natbookfest

Graphic featuring Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio coming to the National Book Festival in Washington DC, to discuss THE INVISIBLE PARADE.

TOMORROW: I’m one of 100 authors invited to The National Book Festival in Washington, DC. The great @raulthethird.bsky.social will join Leigh Bardugo and me to discuss our debut picture book THE INVISIBLE PARADE. #nationalbookfestival #TheInvisibleParade

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THE INVISIBLE PARADE team on the day before release.

Kids consuming THE INVISIBLE PARADE as soon as it hits their hands.

Boy experiencing the Four Horsemen of THE INVISIBLE PARADE for the first time.

🧵 Three of my favorite images from #TheInvisibleParade tour w/ #LeighBardugo. Thank you, @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social @nowherebookshop.bsky.social @anunlikelystory.bsky.social @bnunionsqnyc.bsky.social @booksofwonder.bsky.social @vromansbookstore.bsky.social + Anderson’s! Happy #SpookySeason, all. 💀

Inspirational images from THE INVISIBLE PARADE by Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio.

Final nail designs by @piggy_reads, inspired by THE INVISIBLE PARADE.

And if you want more on @piggy_reads and her tribute to #TheInvisibleParade, here you go. /5

Custom nails by @piggy_reads inspired by THE INVISIBLE PARADE by Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio.

🧵 Last day of debut week for the first picture book by #LeighBardugo & me! Get #TheInvisibleParade tonight at B&N and members receive Double Stamps. And if you want a signed copy, get it today because we signed stock at all our tour stops, and those books will disappear fast. 1/

A young girl and a spectral rider, clad in a hooded cloak of crow feathers, ride a pale horse leaping through the sky, as crows fly in the background - which is divided between a bright orange/red sunset and a starry night.

Look what I just got my happy hands on...the new book by @johnpicacio.bsky.social and #LeighBardugo! It's popping with gorgeous art and a beautiful story. Do yourself a favor and pick one up wherever books are sold! #theinvisibleparade

John Picacio and Leigh Bardugo signing THE INVISIBLE PARADE in Naperville, IL.

A sea of signed first-editions of THE INVISIBLE PARADE.

THANK YOU to everyone who came to see Leigh Bardugo and me at the Chicago-area tour stop for THE INVISIBLE PARADE. Had a great time signing everyone’s books —over 230! Next stop: Friday night in Houston with @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social. #TheInvisibleParade

Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio with a sold-out house at An Unlikely Story in Plainville, MA, on THE INVISIBLE PARADE tour.

Unforgettable Book Birthday for #TheInvisibleParade last night at @anunlikelystory.bsky.social. Sold-out house + lots of folks watching on a 2nd-floor big screen. Leigh Bardugo & I love seeing so many connecting with our story in their own personal ways. Get your hands on a 1st-edition this week. ✊🏽

Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio and some of the first-editions of THE INVISIBLE PARADE they signed at Books of Wonder in New York City on Sunday.

Cover of THE INVISIBLE PARADE, releasing Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Art by John Picacio.

Today’s the Book Birthday for #TheInvisibleParade by #LeighBardugo & me. Sold out NYC’s B&N / Union Square last night. 275 seats full. 👀 Lots of stock signed. Pictured here: Some of the preorder stacks we signed at @booksofwonder.bsky.social. Need a signed TIP? Hit them up! See you tonight, Boston!

LOOK OUT. Here’s another original graphite drawing for you from #TheInvisibleParade, the debut picture book from #LeighBardugo & me. Final hours to preorder and receive the limited-run, gold-foil lettered art print, featured here. linktr.ee/TIPsignedcop...