Lourdes Heuer
@lourdesheuer.com
Writing and translating (Spanish/English) for young readers. Represented by Kelly Sonnack/ABLA. A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU * TEENY TIENDAS * SEASHELL KEY * ESME! * ON THIS AIRPLANE https://www.lourdesheuer.com
Thrilled to share covers for our two new early concepts board books: Both are beautifully illustrated by @julianaperdomo.bsky.social and will feature little die-cut surprises. So excited for these bilingual board books, coming from Little Simon, May 2026! www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lour...
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Thrilled to share covers for our two new early concepts board books: Both are beautifully illustrated by @julianaperdomo.bsky.social and will feature little die-cut surprises. So excited for these bilingual board books, coming from Little Simon, May 2026! www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lour...
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Spending my last summer Sunday catching up on picture book reading and holy smokes. @colbysharp.bsky.social was absolutely right about this one. The last three pages WRECKED me in the best way. What a special book. @lourdesheuer.com @maxwelleaton.bsky.social
August 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Spending my last summer Sunday catching up on picture book reading and holy smokes. @colbysharp.bsky.social was absolutely right about this one. The last three pages WRECKED me in the best way. What a special book. @lourdesheuer.com @maxwelleaton.bsky.social
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It's a SLJ star for THE HARDWARE STORE/LA FERRETERÍA by @lourdesheuer.com
🌟 “A vibrant bilingual addition ideal for libraries growing early literacy collections.”
Read the full review here
🌟 “A vibrant bilingual addition ideal for libraries growing early literacy collections.”
Read the full review here
September 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It's a SLJ star for THE HARDWARE STORE/LA FERRETERÍA by @lourdesheuer.com
🌟 “A vibrant bilingual addition ideal for libraries growing early literacy collections.”
Read the full review here
🌟 “A vibrant bilingual addition ideal for libraries growing early literacy collections.”
Read the full review here
June 24th is THE LUCKY DAY! The third book in our SEASHELL KEY chapter book series is now just one week away!! www.abramsbooks.com/product/luck...
June 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
June 24th is THE LUCKY DAY! The third book in our SEASHELL KEY chapter book series is now just one week away!! www.abramsbooks.com/product/luck...
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#PictureBook #HBReviewoftheWeek A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU by @lourdesheuer.com; illus. by @maxwelleaton.bsky.social (Porter/Holiday): "Its welcoming tone delivers an uplifting message...allaying the character’s anxieties and mixed feelings about moving to a new home" www.hbook.com/story/review...
June 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#PictureBook #HBReviewoftheWeek A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU by @lourdesheuer.com; illus. by @maxwelleaton.bsky.social (Porter/Holiday): "Its welcoming tone delivers an uplifting message...allaying the character’s anxieties and mixed feelings about moving to a new home" www.hbook.com/story/review...
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Incredible New Nonfiction Children’s Books, March 2025 imaginationsoup.net/new-nonficti... #kidlit @mstewartscience.bsky.social @brianlies.bsky.social @katiewrayschon.bsky.social @brookehartman.bsky.social @lourdesheuer.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Incredible New Nonfiction Children’s Books, March 2025 imaginationsoup.net/new-nonficti... #kidlit @mstewartscience.bsky.social @brianlies.bsky.social @katiewrayschon.bsky.social @brookehartman.bsky.social @lourdesheuer.bsky.social
Thank you @weareteachers.bsky.social for including A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU in your Best of April 2025 list! @maxwelleaton.bsky.social and I also hope "Kids will want to create their own maps after reading this one!" www.weareteachers.com/april-new-bo...
April 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Thank you @weareteachers.bsky.social for including A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU in your Best of April 2025 list! @maxwelleaton.bsky.social and I also hope "Kids will want to create their own maps after reading this one!" www.weareteachers.com/april-new-bo...
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It's a Kirkus star for A BOOK OF MAPS by @lourdesheuer.bsky.social
🌟 “A bittersweet tribute that makes a poignant connection between maps and the concept of home. “ 🌟
Read the Full Review Here
🌟 “A bittersweet tribute that makes a poignant connection between maps and the concept of home. “ 🌟
Read the Full Review Here
April 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
It's a Kirkus star for A BOOK OF MAPS by @lourdesheuer.bsky.social
🌟 “A bittersweet tribute that makes a poignant connection between maps and the concept of home. “ 🌟
Read the Full Review Here
🌟 “A bittersweet tribute that makes a poignant connection between maps and the concept of home. “ 🌟
Read the Full Review Here
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It's a Booklist star for A BOOK OF MAPS by @lourdesheuer.bsky.social
🌟 A useful, creative addition to elementary-school map units and a thoughtful project idea for kids." 🌟
Read the full review here
🌟 A useful, creative addition to elementary-school map units and a thoughtful project idea for kids." 🌟
Read the full review here
April 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It's a Booklist star for A BOOK OF MAPS by @lourdesheuer.bsky.social
🌟 A useful, creative addition to elementary-school map units and a thoughtful project idea for kids." 🌟
Read the full review here
🌟 A useful, creative addition to elementary-school map units and a thoughtful project idea for kids." 🌟
Read the full review here
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Readers will delight in the small, often humorous details of Lourdes Heuer and Maxwell Eaton III’s ingenious A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU, which is the kind of story that will follow you wherever you go.
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April 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Readers will delight in the small, often humorous details of Lourdes Heuer and Maxwell Eaton III’s ingenious A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU, which is the kind of story that will follow you wherever you go.
Readers, @maxwelleaton.bsky.social and I made A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU, and it's finally out in the world today. We hope you'll find your way to it! holidayhouse.com/book/a-book-...
April 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Readers, @maxwelleaton.bsky.social and I made A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU, and it's finally out in the world today. We hope you'll find your way to it! holidayhouse.com/book/a-book-...
A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU will be out in the world in just two weeks. It's received 4 starred reviews, and
@maxwelleaton.bsky.social and I hope you love it, too! 🗺️ holidayhouse.com/book/a-book-...
@maxwelleaton.bsky.social and I hope you love it, too! 🗺️ holidayhouse.com/book/a-book-...
March 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU will be out in the world in just two weeks. It's received 4 starred reviews, and
@maxwelleaton.bsky.social and I hope you love it, too! 🗺️ holidayhouse.com/book/a-book-...
@maxwelleaton.bsky.social and I hope you love it, too! 🗺️ holidayhouse.com/book/a-book-...
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St. Patrick's Day is on Monday!
THE LUCKY DAY is the 3rd book in Lourdes Heuer SEASHELL KEY series(illustrated by me). Will the kids find a pot of gold or run into more mischief? Preorder your copy to find out! 💚🍀🐰 @lourdesheuer.bsky.social @carynwiseman.bsky.social @ksonnack.bsky.social
THE LUCKY DAY is the 3rd book in Lourdes Heuer SEASHELL KEY series(illustrated by me). Will the kids find a pot of gold or run into more mischief? Preorder your copy to find out! 💚🍀🐰 @lourdesheuer.bsky.social @carynwiseman.bsky.social @ksonnack.bsky.social
March 15, 2025 at 6:31 AM
St. Patrick's Day is on Monday!
THE LUCKY DAY is the 3rd book in Lourdes Heuer SEASHELL KEY series(illustrated by me). Will the kids find a pot of gold or run into more mischief? Preorder your copy to find out! 💚🍀🐰 @lourdesheuer.bsky.social @carynwiseman.bsky.social @ksonnack.bsky.social
THE LUCKY DAY is the 3rd book in Lourdes Heuer SEASHELL KEY series(illustrated by me). Will the kids find a pot of gold or run into more mischief? Preorder your copy to find out! 💚🍀🐰 @lourdesheuer.bsky.social @carynwiseman.bsky.social @ksonnack.bsky.social
Once upon a time, I lived above a toy store: that was my inspiration for TEENY TIENDAS. I’m thrilled to share the covers of two new books in the bilingual series, ill. by @zarprey.bsky.social: THE TOY STORE/LA JUGUETERÍA & THE HARDWARE STORE/LA FERRETERÍA! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/H7L/t...
March 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Once upon a time, I lived above a toy store: that was my inspiration for TEENY TIENDAS. I’m thrilled to share the covers of two new books in the bilingual series, ill. by @zarprey.bsky.social: THE TOY STORE/LA JUGUETERÍA & THE HARDWARE STORE/LA FERRETERÍA! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/H7L/t...
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The art for A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU by @lourdesheuer.bsky.social is back from its world travels! Always fun to see the originals after a year and half away.
March 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The art for A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU by @lourdesheuer.bsky.social is back from its world travels! Always fun to see the originals after a year and half away.
It's a 🌟 from @ala-booklist.bsky.social for A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU, which said "This picture book combines a fresh idea with engaging illustrations...A useful, creative addition to elementary-school map units and a thoughtful project idea for kids."
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January 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It's a 🌟 from @ala-booklist.bsky.social for A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU, which said "This picture book combines a fresh idea with engaging illustrations...A useful, creative addition to elementary-school map units and a thoughtful project idea for kids."
holidayhouse.com/book/a-book-...
holidayhouse.com/book/a-book-...
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🎉Everyone please join us with hearty congratulations and many rounds of applause for ABLA's newest associate agent, the wonderful @analiacabello.bsky.social!🎉
She is now OPEN to queries, and you can find her full agent page here
She is now OPEN to queries, and you can find her full agent page here
January 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🎉Everyone please join us with hearty congratulations and many rounds of applause for ABLA's newest associate agent, the wonderful @analiacabello.bsky.social!🎉
She is now OPEN to queries, and you can find her full agent page here
She is now OPEN to queries, and you can find her full agent page here
Happy Birthday to THE MONSTER STORM! It’s fall on SEASHELL KEY and the kids are back with more adventures and shenanigans, all beautifully brought to life by Lynnor Bontigao and published by Abrams Kids. And keep an eye out for book 3, THE LUCKY DAY, coming later this year!
January 15, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Happy Birthday to THE MONSTER STORM! It’s fall on SEASHELL KEY and the kids are back with more adventures and shenanigans, all beautifully brought to life by Lynnor Bontigao and published by Abrams Kids. And keep an eye out for book 3, THE LUCKY DAY, coming later this year!
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I am absolutely in love with Mafalda and soon, my friends, you will be too. Translated into English for the first time, I talk with the people who have given her life here in the States. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/14/s...
January 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I am absolutely in love with Mafalda and soon, my friends, you will be too. Translated into English for the first time, I talk with the people who have given her life here in the States. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/14/s...
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A Happy Book Birthday to @lourdesheuer.bsky.social on the second book in her young
chapter book series.The Monster Storm (Seashell Key #2) is perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Mercy Watson—about a diverse community
of kids living in a beautiful seaside town!
#lasmusasbooks
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chapter book series.The Monster Storm (Seashell Key #2) is perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Mercy Watson—about a diverse community
of kids living in a beautiful seaside town!
#lasmusasbooks
#latinxkidlit
January 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A Happy Book Birthday to @lourdesheuer.bsky.social on the second book in her young
chapter book series.The Monster Storm (Seashell Key #2) is perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Mercy Watson—about a diverse community
of kids living in a beautiful seaside town!
#lasmusasbooks
#latinxkidlit
chapter book series.The Monster Storm (Seashell Key #2) is perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Mercy Watson—about a diverse community
of kids living in a beautiful seaside town!
#lasmusasbooks
#latinxkidlit
Look for Book 2 of SEASHELL KEY, The Monster Storm—out next week! www.slj.com/story/review...
New Friends, Familiar Characters | Chapter Books Fiction Series
A focus on the strong bonds of friendship and family run through these new and ongoing chapter book series.
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January 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Look for Book 2 of SEASHELL KEY, The Monster Storm—out next week! www.slj.com/story/review...
How about that? Kirkus calls A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU, illustrated by Maxwell Eaton III, "a bittersweet tribute that makes a poignant connection between maps and the concept of home" in its starred review—a first for me! 🗺️ www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU | Kirkus Reviews
A small community is lovingly mapped.
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January 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
How about that? Kirkus calls A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU, illustrated by Maxwell Eaton III, "a bittersweet tribute that makes a poignant connection between maps and the concept of home" in its starred review—a first for me! 🗺️ www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Thrilled to share that ESME'S BIRTHDAY CONGA LINE is a 2024-2025 Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award nominee. Thank you Oregon Library Association librarians and readers! 🥳 ola.memberclicks.net/bccca-nominees
December 11, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Thrilled to share that ESME'S BIRTHDAY CONGA LINE is a 2024-2025 Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award nominee. Thank you Oregon Library Association librarians and readers! 🥳 ola.memberclicks.net/bccca-nominees
Many thanks to the librarians of the Chicago Public Library, who were kind enough to include both SEASHELL KEY and TROOP ESME in their 2024 Best Fiction for Younger Readers list 🫶 chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
November 20, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Many thanks to the librarians of the Chicago Public Library, who were kind enough to include both SEASHELL KEY and TROOP ESME in their 2024 Best Fiction for Younger Readers list 🫶 chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
Esme is back! In TROOP ESME, Esme returns with her trusty sidekick El Toro, lots of fun badges, and a new friend: Wendall!
Please consider TROOP ESME if you love illustrated chapter books like MERCY WATSON or PRINCESS IN BLACK. Out today! 🍪
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/647155...
Please consider TROOP ESME if you love illustrated chapter books like MERCY WATSON or PRINCESS IN BLACK. Out today! 🍪
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/647155...
August 13, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Esme is back! In TROOP ESME, Esme returns with her trusty sidekick El Toro, lots of fun badges, and a new friend: Wendall!
Please consider TROOP ESME if you love illustrated chapter books like MERCY WATSON or PRINCESS IN BLACK. Out today! 🍪
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/647155...
Please consider TROOP ESME if you love illustrated chapter books like MERCY WATSON or PRINCESS IN BLACK. Out today! 🍪
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/647155...