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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 4d

Happy birthday to the Spanish translation of Taco Tuesdays!

#martesdetacos #tacotuesdays #mónicamancillas #middlegradebooks #romcom #romcombook #dualpov #spanishbooks #spanishbooksforkids #scholastic

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you to Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors for including Leyendas/Legends in this round-up of books to read during Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month! check out the list at ap-od.org.

#kidlit #middlegradebooks #latinxbooks #nonfictionbooks #mónicamancillas #hispanicheritagemonth

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you to Seattle's Child for including Leyendas/Legends in this gorgeous round-up of books to celebrate Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month!

#kidlit #middlegradebooks #latinxbooks #nonfictionbooks #mónicamancillas #hispanicheritagemonth

@chroniclekidsbooks @chroniclebooks

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you to the Children's Book Council for including Leyendas/Legends in this wonderful round up of books to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Check out the full list at cbcbooks.org!

#childrensbookcouncil #cbc #hispanicheritagemonth #latinxbooks #kidlit #middlegradebooks #leyendas #legends

Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 25d

Happy Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month! To kick things off, I'm sharing some of my book titles, but please know that there are many, many amazing books out there by Latine creators. Be sure to check out the last slide for recs on where to find more!

#hispanicheritagemonth #latinxbooks #kidlit

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P.A. Cornell (She/Her) @cornellwriter.bsky.social · 25d

It’s Latine heritage month September 15 - October 15, which means it’s a really great time to support Latine creators. I’m one, but there are many others. Look for our work. Mine can be accessed through my linktree in bio. #latineheritagemonth

Image is of a black background with brightly colored flowers and animals in the foreground. Text says “Celebrating Latine Heritage Month.”

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Gabby Zapata @gabbyzapata.bsky.social · Sep 9

My next picture book illustration is announced! I'm so excited to share I'll be illustrating "MY BARRIO SPEAKS IN SPANGLISH" by the amazing @monicamancillas.bsky.social !! Born in Los Angeles, I'm so excited to share this love letter to LA. Coming to a bookstore near you in 2027! ❤️ #kidlitart

Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · Sep 9

I'm so excited to announce that I will be bringing another Spanglish book baby into the world! If you liked How to Speak in Spanglish, then you will love MY BARRIO SINGS IN SPANGLISH. So excited that @gabbyzapata.bsky.social will be illustrating this book of my ❤️, a love letter to L.A. #kidlit

Cover of a picture book entitled "How to Speak in Spanglish", featuring a little boy and his Abuela, against a yellow background. Caption reads, "If you liked 'How to Speak in Spanglish', then you'll love. . .'"

Caption reads, "MY BARRIO SINGS IN SPANGLISH, coming in 2027". Below is the Publisher's Marketplace announcement, which reads, "Monica Mancillas's MY BARRIO SINGS IN SPANGLISH, a standalone companion to HOW TO SPEAK IN SPANGLISH, following a girl who loves to sing along to the natural music and movement of her Los Angeles barrio, illustrated by Gabby Zapata, to Elizabeth Lee at Penguin Workshop, in an exclusive submission, for publication in fall 2027, by Melissa Edwards at Stonesong for the author, and by Kelly Sonmack at Andrea Brown Literary Agency for the illustrator (world)." Below the announcement are headshots of the author and illustrator.

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Nathalie Alonso @nathaliealonso.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thrilled to officially unveil John Parra's absolutely stunning covers for ¡VIVA VALENZUELA!, our upcoming picture book biography of Mexican pitching legend Fernando Valenzuela, hitting shelves March 24, 2026 and available now for preorder wherever books are sold. (In English and Spanish!!!)

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you so much! 🥰

Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · Sep 9

I'm so excited to announce that I will be bringing another Spanglish book baby into the world! If you liked How to Speak in Spanglish, then you will love MY BARRIO SINGS IN SPANGLISH. So excited that @gabbyzapata.bsky.social will be illustrating this book of my ❤️, a love letter to L.A. #kidlit

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you!

Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · Sep 7

It’s giveaway time! I have TWO audio book codes to gift. Head over to my IG account to enter! #kidlit #booksky #giveaway

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · Sep 7

I had a wonderful time talking with Peter Okonkwo about my books and writing process on the P. English Literature podcast. Watch the full episode on YouTube!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvQ2...

#kidlit #mónicamancillas #latinxbooks #middlegradebooks #latinebooks #middlegrade #picturebooks

Author Interview with Mónica Mancillas

YouTube video by P. English Literature

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · Aug 31

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that. I hope it arrives soon!

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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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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · Aug 27

Not my book hanging out next to @margaritaengle.bsky.social new book in Top New Releases! 🥳

#booksky #leyendas #legends #mónicamancillas #margaritaengle #latinxbooks #kidlit #middlegradebooks #nonfictionbooks

@chroniclebooks @chroniclekidsbooks

Covers for LEYENDAS/LEGENDS and HOPEFUL HEROES sitting side by side under the caption "New Releases in Children's Central and South American Books" with the #1 and #2 banner respectively.

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · Aug 26

Today’s the day! LEYENDAS is finally out in the world! This book was born of the idea that Latine people cannot be reduced to stereotypes and anti-immigrant propaganda. We are not a monolith but a beautiful rainbow made of limitless possibility. #booksky

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · Aug 25

The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival is back with another amazing line up! Tune in on September 1st for a special story time with me and @safajarwrites.bsky.social as we read from our books ALBERTO SALAS PLAYS PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA and LEYENDAS/LEGENDS: 60 LATINE PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE WORLD. #booksky

Blue background with multi-colored flowers in the left bottom corner. The top heading reads #LKBF25 and "Storytime". An orange circle in the top right corner reads "Bilingual". The caption is "Celebrando! Changemakers Who Inspire, September 1st". In the bottom right corner are the words "Latinx Kidlit Book Festival". The center is occupied by two headshots of Sara Andrea Fajardo and Monica Mancillas.

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Lyric Rivera | NeuroDivergent Rebel @neurodivergentrebel.substack.com · Aug 16

Judge Carlos Mendoza in Florida has sided with authors and publishers in a lawsuit against the state's book ban, determining that the law violates free speech protections.

It was ruled that Florida's ban on books that "describe sexual conduct" is too broad.

Florida judge strikes down state law used to ban books: 'None of these books are obscene

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · Aug 16

The first trade review for LEYENDAS/LEGENDS: 60 LATINE PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE WORLD is in from Kirkus!

#legends #leyendas #mónicamancillas #bookreviews #kirkusreviews #kidlit #middlegradebooks #latinxbooks

@chroniclekidsbooks @chroniclebooks

A blurred background sits behind a text bubble reading, “Mancillas and Zeferino effectively cast their subjects in heroic molds that will appeal to young readers in need of role models. The diversity of achievement they celebrate encompasses strides in gender and disability rights as well as groundbreaking feats by social warriors, scientists, athletes, artisans, and more. A passionate, opinionated, and wide-ranging work.” — Kirkus Reviews"

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Stephanie Campisi @stephcampisi.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hey friends, I'm looking for work. I'm a really strong comedic writer, and I meet my deadlines!

www.stephaniecampisi.com

A graphic with the post author's books: The Little Coffee Shop of Terrors, Four Weddings and a Funeral Director, Two's a Charm, Sparkle Pigs, Warrior Fairies, The Unfinished Business, Luis and Tabitha, Pebble Without a Cause

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · Jul 19

If you missed the live webinar, you can still watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFgL...

#bookthreads

Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · Jul 8

Tune in to this free webinar on Diverse Voices Wednesday, July 9th at 2pm EST. Copy and paste link below to register.

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#bookthreads #diversevoices #kidlit #diversekidlit #mónicamancillas

Info flier for Diverse Voices Webinar. Text reads: Tell me more. Free webinar. Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2pm E.T. Beneath are pictures of six book covers and headshots of each other followed by brief descriptions of each book.

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · Jul 19

Delighted to learn that SING IT LIKE CELIA was included on the 2025 California Department of Education Recommended Literature List alongside some of my favorite #kidlit creators!

Purple gradient background with cover of book, Sing it Like Celia, featuring a twelve year old girl with long brown hair holding a microphone and wearing a tie dye shirt. Text reads: 2025 California Department of Education Reading List.

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The 24/7s @kidlit247s.bsky.social · Jul 18

Congrats to @monicamancillas.bsky.social, Anna Lapera, and Dionna Mann, whose books have yet another notable mention!

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · Jul 19

Oh, wow! I had no idea! Thanks for letting me know. I love seeing our books together on this list!