Ay gracias, you made my day!
21.02.2026 13:44
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Thank you so much to the #EJKAward Committee for seeing and celebrating a humble book about potatoes, and all of the other winners. Such a beautiful group of creators and vital books for kiddos.
20.02.2026 19:33
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How on earth did I land amongst such amazing company. Read all these books! The @ejkf.bsky.social & Ezra Jack Keats are so dear to my heart. Honored beyond words that my work is now part of this legacy!
20.02.2026 19:32
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Still in the pinch me this can't be real phase. Grateful to the amazing @juanamartinezn.bsky.social, all the @mackidssl.bsky.social book team & of course the @ejkf.bsky.social for making author dreams come true!
20.02.2026 19:30
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The Sibert Honor winning picture book about the origin and advancement of humans from author and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator @4nikkolas.bsky.social is perfect for #BlackHistoryMonth and beyond. Have you added THE HISTORY OF WE to your class or library?
15.02.2026 16:04
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Collage of ALA Youth Media Award honorees.
ALA Youth Media Awards: The top books and digital media for children and young adults.
The 2026 ALA Youth Media Award honorees—featuring the Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Printz, and more—have been announced
Check out the books young readers will be talking about all year
Dear young readers,
Sorry not sorry for all the extra reading, but you aren't going to want to miss any of these winning YMA titles. Check out the full list and max out your library holds.
Sincerely, ALA
ilovelibraries.org/article/2026...
#ALAyma
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26.01.2026 22:33
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¡gracias amiga!
25.11.2025 04:10
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Over the 🌔 to share that ALBERTO SALAS PLAYS PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA has been selected as an @ncte.org Orbis Pictus honor book. Overjoyed that more kids will discover mine & @juanamartinezn.bsky.social ode to the Andes through this recognition.
ncte.org/awards/orbis...
25.11.2025 00:22
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Thank you so much for reading our book! So thrilled that you enjoyed it!
25.11.2025 00:17
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It was a joy to read the #picturebook PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA by @safajarwrites.bsky.social and @juanamartinezn.bsky.social. Fascinating biography and gorgeous art! No wonder it earned so many ⭐'s! #kidlit
21.11.2025 13:41
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Teachers! Librarians!
It's time for the Sibert Smackdown.
The perfect Mock Sibert activity for kids who love nonfiction.
tinyurl.com/3c9harym
@sarahalbee.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @juanamartinezn.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social @mcusolito.bsky.social
11.11.2025 11:15
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
30.10.2025 16:01
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Tickled to see Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka on the List, and even happier to see @juanamartinezn.bsky.social land on this list twice.
29.10.2025 13:31
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Best Books 2025: Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly
Best Books 2025, Best Picture Books, Sara Andrea Fajardo, Corey R. Tabor, Neil Sharpson, Yuko Ohnari, Koshiro Hata, Jashar Awan, Matthew Burgess, Joy Harjo, Brian Floca, Caroline Kusin Pritchard, Lind...
Could not be more humbled. Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa with word by me & art by @juanamartinezn.bsky.social was selected as a @publisherswkly.bsky.social best book of 2025! #PotatoPower best-books.publishersweekly.com/pw/best-book...
28.10.2025 13:11
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Covers of two new books about potato history, one for kids and one for adults.
For kids: Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa: Join the Quest with Peru's Famed Scientist and Potato Expert, by Sara Andrea Fajardo, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
For adults: Rot: An Imperial History of the Irish Famine, by Padraic X. Scanlan
Links to more information and to purchase in the reply comment thread.
Potatoes for progressives! A new book of potato history for kids emphasizes the contributions of a Peruvian scientist, and for adults. Rot places the Irish potato famine's cause squarely on Britain’s imperial laissez-faire economic policies. Titles/authors in alt-text, links in reply 🧵 #Booksky
16.03.2025 02:36
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Picture Books to Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15
Book Cover: Oshun and Me, A Story of Love and Braids. Written by Adiba Nelson, illustrated by Alleanna Harris
Ags 3-6
A little girl learns about her Afro Latin heritage as her mom braids her hair with cowrie shells. *also available in Spanish
Book cover: Pearls in the Sand by Beatriz Gutierrez Hernandez
Ages 4-8
A deeply heartfelt picture book about sea turtle conservation efforts in Oaxaca, Mexico
Book Cover: Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka Con La Papa
Ages 4-8
Go on the hunt for wild potatoes before they go extinct with Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas in this playful picture book biography. *also available in Spanish
Spend Latinx Heritage Month curled up with these picture books that uplift and celebrate culture, heritage, and community! (part 1 of 2)
16.09.2025 18:14
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Graphic that reads: How This Book Was Made.
On the right is the book cover for Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka Con La Papa by Sara Andrea Fajardo, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
Go behind the scenes of Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa in our interview with the creators and Connie Hsu, VP, Executive Editorial Director at Roaring Brook Press to hear how this book was made, preview interior art, and learn more about the real Alberto Salas! bit.ly/45lbRPY
#edusky
07.08.2025 20:48
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The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival is just right around the corner! Tune in on 9/1 for a blinugal story time with me & @monicamancillas.bsky.social as we read from our newest books!
Watch ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaBw...
Full festival schedule: latinxkidlitbookfestival.org/2025-festival
#EduSky
28.08.2025 13:20
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OMG this book looks amazing! I can't wait to share it with my first graders.
05.07.2025 12:09
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Love seeing Paka Paka get a shout out & special bonus was learning about Firefly Song, a beautiful ode to citizen science by @colleenpaeff.bsky.social w/ art by Ji-Hyuk Kim. Go and check it out!
03.07.2025 20:09
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So appreciate the shout out. Alberto Salas is one of my heroes, plant collectors/protectors are what will help keep the world fed for generations to come. So glad that @juanamartinezn.bsky.social and I were able to share his story.
03.07.2025 20:07
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Mil gracias, they're my favorite Latine tradition. Just so much fun!
05.04.2025 17:02
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Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!
05.04.2025 14:58
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Excited to read this! Thanks @safajarwrites.bsky.social for also being @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and Ciara's Spring Fling Kidlit Contest prize donor!!!
03.04.2025 18:00
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Going to #TXLA25? I'll be a panelist on the Story of My Life: Beautiful Biographies for Kids, with a stellar line-up of authors. Plus, signing my books on the 2nd. Would love to meet you!
#EduSky #TexasLibrarians #BookSky #libraries #librarians
29.03.2025 17:23
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Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka Con La Papa: Join the Quest with Peru's Famed Scientist and Potato Expert
Happy book birthday to @safajarwrites.bsky.social and @juanamartinezn.bsky.social's Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka Con La Papa: Join the Quest with Peru's Famed Scientist and Potato Expert!
18.03.2025 22:39
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Thank you so much @mrschureads.bsky.social I still remember meeting you in Lima when all of this was just a dream.
21.03.2025 11:43
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Thank you so much @hannahholt.bsky.social you were a big part of making this happen!
21.03.2025 11:43
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safajarwrites
IEggciting news... The Crack Goes the Cascarón educator guide is now available for download. Bring this vibrant Latine tradition to life in your classroom!
sarafajardowrites.com/for-educators/
@denarmen.bsky.social
#KidLit #EduSky #EducatorGuide
10.03.2025 13:12
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