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Hannah Lorenzo

@haloteachlearn.bsky.social

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ESL Teacher. Mom. Travel. Dance. Strawberry ice cream. #Kidlit Author, repped by @KaitlynLeann17 SCBWI 12x12 http://HannahLorenzoBooks.com

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Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · Oct 27

✨📚 Thrilled to have signed with Free Sprit Publishing for my debut picture book!!

Big thanks to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social for making this happen!!

Stay tuned for official announcements when we find the perfect illustrator for this book of my heart! ❤️ ✨

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Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 8h

Thank you!!!

Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 20h

Depends on the bug! Bring me all lightning bugs!!!! Bring me a cutie pie roly-poly any day. Bring me no mosquitoes please. Daddy long legs will be tolerated, as will ants.

Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 20h

So my insomnia serves a purpose

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 22h

We read banned books 📚 SCBWI Staff and our favorite SCBWI blogger @themermancam share our picks for what banned book we’d recommend!

What is your favorite banned book and why is it important to you? Comment below ⬇️

Learn more about how to combat censorship here: www.scbwi.org/essential-re...

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 22h

So proud to have written the teacher guides for two of the most powerful and favorite graphic novels with my family and students. www.scholastic.com/content/dam/...

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Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 1d

Check out @katiedwyer.bsky.social latest post about Leo - A Ghost Story written by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Christian Robinson. I was delighted to see this post bc I ADOOOORE this book (the writing, the art, the story!!)
#kidlit #kidlitart

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Picture Book Talk: a ghost story, a limited palette, and two powerhouses

Hello picture book nerds,

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Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 4d

My som loves that series!

Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 4d

As the evenings get chillier... cozy up with This Is Not A Sleepy Bear Book (written by Brian Gehrlein and illustrated by Jennifer Harney) - a book about NOT hibernating :)
Warning: Jazz flutes and Disco Balls abound in this hilarious #PB
#kidlit #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook

Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 4d

If you read it Stacey, lmk what you think… it was the best book I’ve read in a while.

Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks so much Stacey 🥰

Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 10d

I’ll try to find specific programs to buy for you, but you might have better luck if you look for adult ESL phonics materials? I’ll do some digging :)

Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 13d

Current situation: my kids & husband are on the couch watching Kpop Demon Hunters for the zillionth time, but I’m in the arm chair nearly-sobbing bc I just finished Neshama by Marcella Pixley. I read the whole thing TODAY. Incredible. HIGHLY recommend.
#kidlit #mg

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Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 17d

Who else has watched animated shorts and thought about the parallels between shorts and #picturebooks?

#kidlit #pb

a woman is sitting at a table with her hand on her chin and looking up .

ALT: a woman is sitting at a table with her hand on her chin and looking up .

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Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 18d

Happy apples. Happy honey. My only wish for this new year is peace 🤍

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Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 18d

Haha!!!

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KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · 18d

Join us in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society by adding these Children’s Books for Hispanic Heritage Month to your reading rotation.

www.kidlit.tv/2025/09/chil...
#kidlit #hispanicheritagemonth

Photos show book covers of book recommendations for kids to read that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 18d

Delighted to contribute to this article. I got to talk about CROWN, but honestly this is a very good list in and of itself. The readalikes are particularly choice. Well done, Slate! slate.com/culture/2025...

The 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Century

There’s been a revolution in children’s storytelling—and it’s not just that the stories are more diverse.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 18d

Curious why a standard picture book is 32 pages in traditional #KidLit trade publishing? And why NOT all 32 pages are for story content? In this #PictureBooks101 post, I explain picture book format & construction:
debbieohi.com/2025/09/pict...

Header graphic for Picture Books 101. One spot illustration shows an enthusiastic woman handing a big pile of papers to another woman. First woman is saying, "Here's my 8628 word epic picture book mss!" Another spot illustration shows a blue flower-decorated cup full of drawing and writing tools.

Illustrated diagram showing how a cover is attached to a self-ended picture book.

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Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 18d

I love the cover!!

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Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 21d

Just finished reading/listening to two great plant-loving #MG books today!
#kidlit #graphicnovel #GN

Photo of growing home by Beth Ferry and How To Talk To Your Succulent by Zoe Persico

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ET Charles @etcharles.bsky.social · 22d

@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social An opportunity.

Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 22d

Hey #kidlit illustrators!

We’re beginning to think through a mythology-themed beginning-reader series. I'm looking for someone w/ a commercial/punchy, character-forward style who can breath life into ancient lore.

Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.

💙❤️ #artcommissions

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Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 23d

The bad: kiddo is home sick today.
The good: we’re reading this lovely #mg #graphicnovel together

#kidlit

Photo of the book How to Talk To Your Succulent by Zoe Persico

Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 29d

#Kidlit #PictureBook writers - here's my #PB recommendation for my fall blog post - The Book That Almost Rhymed by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social, illustrated by Hatem Aly.

If you are *RWQ* (rhyming while querying) - you'll want to give this a read!

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Mentor Text Pick - The Book That Almost Rhymed

The Book That Almost Rhymed - written by Omar Abed and illustrated by Hatem Aly"Every great adventure needs a hero—or two! This playful take on storytelling and equity proves that two tellers can make...

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Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 29d

Wow!! Congrats!

Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · Sep 11

#Teachers - My latest blog post includes my #PictureBook #ReadAloud recommendation for this fall - it's great for building classroom community - and my post includes a helpful reading comprehension / vocab freebie!
#kidlit #edusky #teaching #elementary
www.hannahlorenzobooks.com/post/read-al...

Read Aloud Pick - My Words Flew Away Like Birds

My Words Flew Away Like Birds written by Debora Pearson, Illustrated by Shrija Jain"A poetically told immigration story that fosters understanding and beautifully articulates how the desire to belong ...

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