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Daniela Ramirez @writerdaniela.bsky.social · Nov 18

🎉✨Cover Reveal✨🎉

Welcome Home, Esmerelda!
Illustrated by Maribel Lechuga and written by me.

Releasing in English and Spanish from @charlesbridge.bsky.social

Coming May 13, 2025!

Available for preorder now, see my website in my bio!

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Daniela Ramirez @writerdaniela.bsky.social · May 21

Thank you so much AJ!!!🎉🎉

A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · May 17

It’s clear this beautiful debut picture book was inspired by the author’s childhood. WELCOME HOME, ESMERELDA by @writerdaniela.bsky.social and Maribel Lechuga feels like the biggest hug! This story is full of so much love! #kidlit #booksky

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@lasmusasbooks @lasmusasbooks.bsky.social · May 13

Today we celebrate @writerdaniela.bsky.social book birthday of Welcome Home, Esperanza/Bienvendia a casa, Esmeralda (out in both English and Spanish!) by Daniela Ramirez and illustrated by Maribel Lechuga. We sat down with Daniela to learn more about this book.
www.lasmusasbooks.com/blog/las-mus...

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Daniela Ramirez @writerdaniela.bsky.social · May 13

Thank you!! ❤️✨

@lasmusasbooks @lasmusasbooks.bsky.social · May 13

Happy Book Birthday to @writerdaniela.bsky.social and her book, Welcome Home, Esmeralda.

From a military family, Esmerelda discovers that home is where she’s always welcomed—thanks to music, dance, and the big, unconditional love from her extended family.

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · May 12

I'm excited to feature Daniela Ramirez in my #TAKE5 Blog and her debut #picturebook, WELCOME HOME ESMERELDA. @writerdaniela.bsky.social

FREE BOOK #giveaway!
To enter:
*Read the blog & comment. (Click on the picture below.)
*Share it
#kidlit

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DANIELA RAMIREZ

An ideal picture book for kindergarteners and 1st graders who are moving, need reassurances during a transition, and could use the reminder that home is family.

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SCBWI New Mexico @scbwi-nm.bsky.social · Apr 26

Congrats to Daniela Ramirez on her debut picture book in English and Spanish! The book launch is May 17, 3pm at Books on the Bosque, in conversation with her mentor, children's book author, Kim Tomsic.
www.lasmusasbooks.com/daniela-rami...
#books #kidlit #scbwi #pblit @writerdaniela.bsky.social

Graphic describes a book launch May 17, 3pm at Books on the Bosque, Daniela Ramirez in conversation with Kim Tomsic. The picture book is WELCOME HOME, ESMERELDA.

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Daniela Ramirez @writerdaniela.bsky.social · Apr 17

✨Thrilled to announce my book launch event!! Save the date!✨

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Daniela Ramirez @writerdaniela.bsky.social · Feb 18

Thank you!!

Daniela Ramirez @writerdaniela.bsky.social · Feb 17

Thank you so much!💖💖

Daniela Ramirez @writerdaniela.bsky.social · Feb 15

Thank you❤️❤️

Daniela Ramirez @writerdaniela.bsky.social · Feb 15

Thank you so much!!

Daniela Ramirez @writerdaniela.bsky.social · Feb 15

✨The first review is in for Welcome Home, Esmerelda! I’m incredibly thankful for this lovely review from kirkus_reviews ✨

Preorder links in my bio! Available in English and Spanish!

Full review here: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

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Daniela Ramirez @writerdaniela.bsky.social · Feb 13

Coming May 13, 2025! Available in English and Spanish!

Preorder links in my bio! Order from your favorite independent bookstore 📚✨

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@lasmusasbooks @lasmusasbooks.bsky.social · Jan 13

Did you know? The 2025 Hermanas Mentorship Program is opening SOON!
This 6-month mentorship will run from April 1st to September 30th.
Learn more at Lasmusasbooks.com/mentorship
#lasmusasbooks #writingmentorship #latinxkidlit #writingcommunity #writingmentorship #HermanasMentorship

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Daniela Ramirez @writerdaniela.bsky.social · Nov 21

Thank you, friend!!💗

Daniela Ramirez @writerdaniela.bsky.social · Nov 21

Thank you so much!!

Daniela Ramirez @writerdaniela.bsky.social · Nov 20

Thank you!!!☺️

Daniela Ramirez @writerdaniela.bsky.social · Nov 20

Hi Brian! My debut picture book is coming out in May 2025, could I be added to both lists please? Thank you so much!

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Dev Petty @devpetty.bsky.social · Nov 19

Let's do a giveaway,!

ELMORE THE CHRISTMAS MOOSE (art by @mikeboldt.bsky.social) makes a fantastic gift! I'm giving away 3 signed copies, one with this handsome plush Elmore bookmark.

Follow & share by 11/23, bonus entry if you comment with a weird and wonderful Xmas anecdote.

#kidlit