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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · 24d

COVER REVEAL!

Lucia's Goals is a story about a young girl's determination to defy gender stereotypes and break through barriers to reach her dreams.

Pre-order you copy here a.co/d/iuevbx2

#kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart #childrensbooks #girlpower #goals #latina #soccer

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you! Sol Salinas did a fabulous job

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Sep 4

Jessica was an activist who worked w/ Cesar Chavez & Dolores Huerta to bring attention to the plight of migrant farmworkers. I hope this book will inspire kids to know that making a difference can start w/ just 1 child. tinyurl.com/36rywcwc #childrensbooks #kidlit #socialjustice #laborrights

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Sep 3

Get 25% off on Preorders September 3-5! Use PREORDER25 at checkout. Here's a link to my book, FROM THE FIELDS TO THE FIGHT releasing March, 2026! tinyurl.com/36rywcwc #childrensbooks #kidlit #socialjustice #immigrants #farmworkers #laborrights #justice #fight #equality #picturebooks #biography

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Aug 17

SCBWI FL has three spots left for a critique with @brianlarossa.com. $95 includes a critique + 15-min Zoom session with Brian and post -event sub opportunities to the broader faculty. Details here www.scbwi.org/events/flori...

SCBWI Florida Critique Fest

SCBWI Florida’s Critique Fest is an opportunity to get your work critiqued by a publishing industry pro! Whether you write, illustrate, or do both, we will have plenty of amazing agents, art directors...

www.scbwi.org

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Jul 29

Don’t miss the chance to attend a great kidlit conference on October 11th with fantastic speakers, giveaways, and submission opportunities, including to DREAM JAR PUBLISHING!

See details at girlpowerhour.weebly.com

#kidlit #childrensbooks #conference #publishing #submission

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Jul 14

BOOK DEAL!!

Erin Fennell's debut pb TANGO MAN: THE MUSICAL LIFE OF ASTOR PIAZZOLLA, illustrated by Martina Peluso, fall of 2027.

Congratulations Erin & Martina!

#kidlit #kidlitart #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #pb #pbbio #biography #nonfiction #nf #publishing #bookdeal #bookannouncement

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Jun 28

COVER REVEAL!FROM THE FIELDS TO THE FIGHT: A PB bio about Jessica Govea Thorbourne, a Latina labor activist who worked alongside Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta to bring attention to the plight of migrant farmworkers.

www.simonandschuster.com/books/From-t...
#kidlit #childrensbooks #civilrights

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Apr 16

Thank you for posting - beautiful work. I actually found someone for this project but I’ll keep you in mind for the future.

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Apr 16

Thank you - beautiful work. I actually found someone for this project.

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Apr 13

Thank you for sharing. You have some great samples. I think the animals are a bit too realistic for this project but I’ll keep you in mind for future projects. If you’d like you can fill out this form so I can keep your info on file forms.gle/hgWMaP4i3vHV...

Illustrator Portfolio Submission

Dream Jar Publishing is an independent publisher looking to build a list of illustrators to consider for future projects. If you illustrate for the children's book market, we would love to hear from y...

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Apr 13

Thanks so much for sharing. Unfortunately the style is not a fit for this project.

Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Apr 11

Looking for a children’s book illustrator who illustrates in a traditional style (watercolor, by hand or digital) & who can draw ducks in action, specifically ducks playing baseball. Please drop images of duck illustrations here and portfolio links. #kidlitart

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Mar 27

That’s appalling and frightening. Im sorry you are dealing with that. I’m scheduled to do some author visits next week. I hope I and others don’t have to ever experience that.

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Feb 13

Thank you for inviting me!

Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Dec 9

ONE WEEK LEFT! Critiques make the perfect holiday gift for authors & illustrators, published & pre-published. Now thru 12/15, you can get 10% off by using code HOLIDAY10. Details www.angelapadron.com/critiques #critique #kidlit #kidlitart #discount #holiday #sale #author #illustrators

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Dec 3

ATTENTION ALL BOOK CREATORS! What makes me qualified to give critiques?
-3 books published
-4 more in 2026
-editor, writer & illustrator for ed publishers.
-PT editorial assistant
-agented
-educator sharing knowledge & experience to help others reach their dreams. www.angelapadron.com/critiques

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Nov 29

Use the code HOLIDAY10 to get a 10% discount on any of my publishing services OR school visits now through 12/15/24 www.angelapadron.com
#discount #promo #deal #critique #portfolioreview #schoolvisit #authorvisit #author #writer #illustration #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidlitart

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Nov 24

Thanks to Simon & Schuster for sponsoring me at #NCTE this weekend. I was on 3 panels & got to sign books for the first time as an author-illustrator! I loved getting signed books from some of my author mentors & presenting with so many incredible authors Hope to see you all next year in Colorado!

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Nov 21

New hairdo for my first #NCTE Conference. #kidlit

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Nov 20

If you're heading to Boston for the #NCTE24 conference, this is where I'll be. Looking forward to presenting, meeting fantastic educators and librarians, and connecting with my fellow book creators! #childrensbooks #authors #educators #librarians #illustrators #kidlit

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Nov 19

You’re the best!

Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Nov 18

Looking forward to being a part of this #ncte panel with some amazing authors.

Kate Messner @katemessner.com · Nov 18

On Friday, we're celebrating "The Scientific Superpower of Curiosity" with @loreegriffinburns.bsky.social, @rajanilarocca.bsky.social, @msguerrette.bsky.social, @angelapadron.bsky.social, & @sarahalbee.bsky.social!

Slide with author photos and text:

The Scientific Superpower of Curiosity: How Stories of Scientists Spark Inquiry, Critical
Thinking, and Hope in the Classroom (Chronicle)
Moderator: Melissa Guerrette, Oxford Elementary School
Co-presenters: Sarah Albee, Rajani LaRocca, Angela Padron, Loree Griffin Burns
Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 151 A, Meeting Level 1

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Laura Lavoie @llavoieauthor.bsky.social · Nov 14

I made a Picture Book Author Starter Pack! This is trad pub'd authors with books currently out 🙂

go.bsky.app/B8U5Ekc

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Nov 15

Thanks for the list! Can I get added to your list? I’m a traditionally published pb author-illustrator.

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