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I’m thrilled, grateful, & honored to see Abuelita’s Gift listed as one of the Best Children’s Books of the Year - 2025 edition, among many other wonderful titles.🎉 It’s been a privilege to have this opportunity to share about such a dear tradition in Mexico.💜 Knopf BFYR #pb

🕯️Every year SCBWI sponsors the Crystal Kite Awards, and this time Abuelita's Gift is nominated for the Southeast Division among other wonderful books. 🥳 If you're a SCBWI member would you consider voting for this book? Thanks! 💜 scbwi.org/crystal-kite/C… #kidlit #pb

Happy first day of summer! 😎 For a splashy summer read, dive into Treasure Tracks—an action-packed middle-grade adventure full of family fun and a hunt for sunken treasure in the magical Florida Keys. 🤿 Plus, check out the Discussion & Activity Guide: mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/discussion-gui…

I’m delighted to share this interesting interview with a very talented pair of authors: Allison & Rafael Rozo. 🎉 Check out our chat about their soon to be published pb Diego Fuego the Firefigthting Dragon. 🔥 💦 🐉 marianariosramirez.com/diego-fuego/ Allison Rozo #kidlit #pb #dragon

I've started on new series on Instagram called 🌟Kidlit Karaoke 🎤 where I create mash-ups of picture books and a song! I hope you'll check it out! instagram.com/reel/DLShqGTRK…

🎉 Happy #bookbirthday to The Lucky Day (Seashell Key #3) by Lourdes Heuer (pronounced Higher)! A fun spring break adventure with a diverse crew of brilliant kids, secret maps, & seaside fun. Perfect for fans of Princess in Black & Mercy Watson. ¡Felicidades! ❤️ #latinx #lasmusasbooks #kidlit

For those who have inquired about any submissions opportunities I have upcoming: I have a pitch submission opportunity with Children's Book Insider eZine (subscription) this month. Each month a different editor or agent is featured! For more information: writeforkids.online/~access/a1c118…

This week, I had the privilege of interviewing #KidLit writer and poet Jessica Whipple (author of ENOUGH IS and I THINK I THINK A LOT)for the #WritingWhileImpaired blog. Find out how she manages to write while struggling with OCD: writingwhileimpaired.substack.com/p/finding-some…

If you're seeking an agent or received an offer and wonder what to do next, my post can help! I include potential questions to ask an agent. Do you have more to add? fromthemixedupfiles.com/youve-received… #MG #kidlit #agent

Abuelita’s Gift made it to the 2nd round of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards in the Southeast Division! 🥳🎉🎊 If you’re an SCBWI member and you’d like to support our book you can vote in the final round from June 30th to July 18th here: scbwi.org/crystal-kite Thank you! 💕

Heather Macht and I are throwing confetti in celebration of something we have been keeping under wraps for quite some time -- #SeasonsofKidLit's very own Book Award to celebrate Seasonal Books! We're so happy to bring this opportunity to you all! Click the link for more details.

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I'm grateful & thrilled to announce another middle grade book with Scholastic: FRIENDS FUREVER, a fun story about a pug and a Frenchie who try to "parent trap" their feuding owners to become besties again. Coming out in Fall 2026. Thank you Jennifer March Soloway & Maya Marlette!

Today I celebrate Pam Vaughan’s newest picture book TENACIOUS WON’T GIVE UP 🚴‍♀️ I invite you to read this wonderful interview to learn more about Pam and how this story came to be. Check it out here: marianariosramirez.com/tenacious-wont… #kidlit #pb #picturebooks #perseverance #tenacious

It’s always special to find Abuelita’s Gift in our Anderson County Library. Today it was on display among beautiful books written by friends. How to eat a Mango Paola Santos 🥭HOW TO EAT A MANGO Abuela’s Library Eloísa’s Musical Window Margarita Engle Tate’s Wild Rescue #kidlit #pb

Abuelita’s Gift made it to the final round of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards - Southeast Division!🥳 TODAY is the last day to vote to determine the winners. If you are a SCBWI member, please vote to support your favorite books in each division. Thanks💕 scbwi.org/crystal-kite

"Bananas in the Bath" is featured on Mariana Ríos 🦋 ABUELITA'S GIFT OUT NOW blog today!🍌🛁🐒 Check it out, and don't forget to enter the giveaway✨ marianariosramirez.com/bananas-in-the…

Today I welcome author Andi Chitty to the blog to talk about board book Bananas in the Bath. 🍌 🛁 Learn more about Andi’s journey as a self published author, how her book came to be, and what comes next for her. PLUS there’s a giveaway! 🥳 marianariosramirez.com/bananas-in-the… #kidlit