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The Literate Lizard @theliteratelizard.bsky.social · Mar 16

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

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.

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MacKids Books @mackidsbooks.bsky.social · 24d

Spend Latinx Heritage Month curled up with these picture books that uplift and celebrate culture, heritage, and community! (part 1 of 2)

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

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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

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · Aug 7

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

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

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Jul 5

OMG this book looks amazing! I can't wait to share it with my first graders.

Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · Jul 4

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE TRAVELING TACO: THE AMAZING AND SURPRISING JOURNEY OF MANY OF YOUR FAVORITE FOODS by @pragmaticmom.bsky.social illus by Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong (Red Comet Press)

To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry here: kidlit411.com/2025/07/the-...

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Jul 3

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!

Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · Jul 1

Love these two 2025 #STEM nonfiction PB bios!
@macmillanlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @colleenpaeff.bsky.social @juanamartinezn.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Jul 3

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.

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Apr 5

Mil gracias, they're my favorite Latine tradition. Just so much fun!

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Apr 5

Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!

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Danna Zeiger - Kidlit Author @drzathome.bsky.social · Apr 3

Excited to read this! Thanks @safajarwrites.bsky.social for also being @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and Ciara's Spring Fling Kidlit Contest prize donor!!!

Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Feb 20

Serving my debut picture book Crack Goes the Cascarón sunny side up. Now available wherever books are sold.

You can purchase signed copies via Copperfield's Novato.

E-mail or call to order your copy: www.copperfieldsbooks.com/novato

Announcement that book Crack Goes the Cascarón is now available for sale. Features the coves of the book in Spanish and English.

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Mar 29

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

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · Mar 18

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!

Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka Con La Papa: Join the Quest with Peru's Famed Scientist and Potato Expert

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Mar 21

Thank you so much @mrschureads.bsky.social I still remember meeting you in Lima when all of this was just a dream.

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Mar 21

Thank you so much @hannahholt.bsky.social you were a big part of making this happen!

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Mar 10

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

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · Mar 9

Congratulations to our friend @safajarwrites.bsky.social who’s upcoming picture book biography ALBERTO SALAS PLAYS PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA is now an Amazon Editor Best Book of the Month for March! 🎉

Pre-order your copy here: www.bookpeople.com/book/9781250...

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Mar 5

Loved chatting about my one of my favorite traditions with Jed of the #ReadingWithYourKidsPodcast Get the inside scoop on my prankster family that inspired this story.

Give it a listen: sites.libsyn.com/94222/explor...

#LatinCulture #Representation #DiverseBooks #EduSky #Kidlit

Reading With Your Kids Podcast: Exploring Latin American Culture

Get Ready to Crack Open the Tradition of Cascarones with Author Sarah Fajardo! If you're looking to add a little extra fun and cultural flair to your family's reading time, you'll love learning about ...

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Mar 4

I'm in happy shock! My book collaboration with the amazing @juanamartinezn.bsky.social , Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka Con la Papa is an Amazon Editor Best Book of the month for March. Pinch me I must be dreaming.

www.amazon.com/Paka-Papa-Sa...

#kidLit #EduSky

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Feb 22

A few days late, but couldn't pass up on this rite of passage of my official unboxing of Crack Goes the Cascarón Art by @denarmen.bsky.social

🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚

Order signed copies from @copperfieldsbooks in Novato. www.copperfieldsbooks.com/novato

#KidLit #AuthorUnboxing #NewReleases

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Mar 1

It's a 4th starred review for my picture book collaboration w/ @juanamartinezn.bsky.social Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa, a biography that is a love letter to the potato, the Andes, and the work of plant collectors. Pre-order now. sarafajardowrites.com/alberto-sala... #EduSky #Kidlit

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Feb 24

Oops sorry. I misread, I thought it said March 24th 😜 Yes, please hide.

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Feb 24

Love that you do this. My book Crack Goes the Cascarón released on 2/18. Hilariously illustrated by @denarmen.bsky.social Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. Features the Latine tradition of cracking eggs filled w/ confetti on people's heads.

sarafajardowrites.com/crack-goes-t...

#EduSky

Cover art of Crack Goes the Cascaron. A young boy with confetti filled eggs in his hands is jumping while surrounded by his laughing family.

Cover art of La explosión del cascarón. A young boy with confetti filled eggs in his hands is jumping while surrounded by his laughing family.

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Feb 24

So appreciate it! Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa. Illustrated by @juanamartinezn.bsky.social & published by Roaring Brook Press. Out 3/18.

Available in English & Spanish. #ClimateChange

JLG Gold Standard & 4 ⭐ reviews & counting.

sarafajardowrites.com/alberto-sala... #EduSKy

Cover of the book Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa. Alberto Salas holding a potato. He's wearing a yellow coat and purple potato flowers are in the background.

Cover of the book Alberto Salas Juega a la Paka Paka con la Papa. Alberto Salas holding a potato. He's wearing a yellow coat and purple potato flowers are in the background.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · Feb 23

"Immigrants didn't steal my job. The president did."

CatWoman @catwomanresists.bsky.social · Feb 22

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · Feb 22

A few days late, but couldn't pass up on this rite of passage of my official unboxing of Crack Goes the Cascarón Art by @denarmen.bsky.social

🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚

Order signed copies from @copperfieldsbooks in Novato. www.copperfieldsbooks.com/novato

#KidLit #AuthorUnboxing #NewReleases

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