Dano Moreno
@dano-moreno.bsky.social
👋 Hi! I’m Dano. I write for kids.
📘Pride is Love 🏳️🌈
📗Our Wish for You ✨
📕Hope for Ryan White 🌱
Rep’d by Charlotte Wenger
danomoreno.com
📘Pride is Love 🏳️🌈
📗Our Wish for You ✨
📕Hope for Ryan White 🌱
Rep’d by Charlotte Wenger
danomoreno.com
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wow 🖤 did not want to put this one down. Funny, moving, beautifully paced… the action and the relationships are exciting.
Yeah, so this will be in my top reads for 2025 & is definitely going to be hand-sold over the holidays.
Yeah, so this will be in my top reads for 2025 & is definitely going to be hand-sold over the holidays.
August 11, 2025 at 3:07 AM
wow 🖤 did not want to put this one down. Funny, moving, beautifully paced… the action and the relationships are exciting.
Yeah, so this will be in my top reads for 2025 & is definitely going to be hand-sold over the holidays.
Yeah, so this will be in my top reads for 2025 & is definitely going to be hand-sold over the holidays.
The other day, my 7 year old told me some jellyfish can live forever.
I thought he was using his imagination. I was wrong!
I thought he was using his imagination. I was wrong!
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August 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The other day, my 7 year old told me some jellyfish can live forever.
I thought he was using his imagination. I was wrong!
I thought he was using his imagination. I was wrong!
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Happy Make Music Day! Celebrate this day by reading these two beautiful books about music and musicians:
Mamiachi and Me by the talented @writerjolene.bsky.social BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE MUSIC OF JOHN CAGE by the talented @lisaljrogers.bsky.social
❤️📚🎼🎼
Mamiachi and Me by the talented @writerjolene.bsky.social BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE MUSIC OF JOHN CAGE by the talented @lisaljrogers.bsky.social
❤️📚🎼🎼
June 23, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Happy Make Music Day! Celebrate this day by reading these two beautiful books about music and musicians:
Mamiachi and Me by the talented @writerjolene.bsky.social BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE MUSIC OF JOHN CAGE by the talented @lisaljrogers.bsky.social
❤️📚🎼🎼
Mamiachi and Me by the talented @writerjolene.bsky.social BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE MUSIC OF JOHN CAGE by the talented @lisaljrogers.bsky.social
❤️📚🎼🎼
Seeing Pride is Love in the world has been such a joy! Here are 3 things that you might not know about the book…
June 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Seeing Pride is Love in the world has been such a joy! Here are 3 things that you might not know about the book…
I love a picture book that makes me tear up! @antwaneady.bsky.social and London Ladd 🙌
June 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I love a picture book that makes me tear up! @antwaneady.bsky.social and London Ladd 🙌
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🌈 We are a group of LGBTQIA+ picture book creators who are hosting this giveaway to support the LGBTQIA+ community this Pride month. By entering this giveaway, you could win a copy of all the LGBTQIA+ picture books in this graphic!
May 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
🌈 We are a group of LGBTQIA+ picture book creators who are hosting this giveaway to support the LGBTQIA+ community this Pride month. By entering this giveaway, you could win a copy of all the LGBTQIA+ picture books in this graphic!
Such a nice surprise to see Pride is Love at a local gift store today! 🥰
May 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Such a nice surprise to see Pride is Love at a local gift store today! 🥰
Happy book birthday, @ajirving.bsky.social & Cynthia Alonso! Your book is gorgeous, moving, and groundbreaking! 🎉
Today’s the day! THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso & me is officially out in the world! I hope this book helps readers and their families feel seen and loved! Thank you with all my heart for supporting our special book! 🌈💖🌈 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713504... #kidlit #booksky
May 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Happy book birthday, @ajirving.bsky.social & Cynthia Alonso! Your book is gorgeous, moving, and groundbreaking! 🎉
This series is so magical! ✨
May 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
This series is so magical! ✨
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the bk that inspired Spirited Away out in translation May 27. I ❤️ Miyazaki’s film & this author’s Temple Alley Summer, so this was a must.
It is a quick, charming read. Quite different from the film, but evidently an inspiration just the same. #booksky #kidsbooksky #mustown
It is a quick, charming read. Quite different from the film, but evidently an inspiration just the same. #booksky #kidsbooksky #mustown
April 30, 2025 at 3:44 AM
the bk that inspired Spirited Away out in translation May 27. I ❤️ Miyazaki’s film & this author’s Temple Alley Summer, so this was a must.
It is a quick, charming read. Quite different from the film, but evidently an inspiration just the same. #booksky #kidsbooksky #mustown
It is a quick, charming read. Quite different from the film, but evidently an inspiration just the same. #booksky #kidsbooksky #mustown
“Two octopuses got married and walked down the aisle arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm.”
- Remy Charlip
- Remy Charlip
May 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“Two octopuses got married and walked down the aisle arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm in arm.”
- Remy Charlip
- Remy Charlip
Thank you for sharing Pride is Love with these other wonderful titles, @mombian.bsky.social!
This terrific batch of recent LGBTQ board books offer affirmation, love, and Pride—and include the first two LGBTQ-inclusive novelty books with interactive sliders, spinners, and more! #QueerKidLit #BookSky Reviews: mombian.com/2025/05/06/5...
5 New LGBTQ Board Books for the Youngest Readers - Mombian
This terrific batch of recent LGBTQ board books offer affirmation, love, and Pride---and include the first two LGBTQ-inclusive novelty books with interactive moving parts!
mombian.com
May 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Thank you for sharing Pride is Love with these other wonderful titles, @mombian.bsky.social!
Thanks so much for your kind words, @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social! ❤️
May 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Thanks so much for your kind words, @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social! ❤️
I finally watched The Never Ending Story. As a kid, I always avoided it because I was sure it would be WAY too long!
April 10, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I finally watched The Never Ending Story. As a kid, I always avoided it because I was sure it would be WAY too long!
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Delighted to share WHEN A TREE FALLS in PW this week as part of the Earth Day 2025 Q&A🌎💙 #kidlit
@publisherswkly.bsky.social @lookingglasslit.bsky.social @naomikirsten.bsky.social @chroniclebooks.bsky.social @theremaybecats.bsky.social
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
@publisherswkly.bsky.social @lookingglasslit.bsky.social @naomikirsten.bsky.social @chroniclebooks.bsky.social @theremaybecats.bsky.social
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Earth Day 2025: Q & As with Picture Book Authors
In celebration of Earth Day, we spoke with the creators of three picture books highlighting underappreciated processes of nature and the conservationists fighting to protect the environment.
www.publishersweekly.com
April 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Delighted to share WHEN A TREE FALLS in PW this week as part of the Earth Day 2025 Q&A🌎💙 #kidlit
@publisherswkly.bsky.social @lookingglasslit.bsky.social @naomikirsten.bsky.social @chroniclebooks.bsky.social @theremaybecats.bsky.social
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
@publisherswkly.bsky.social @lookingglasslit.bsky.social @naomikirsten.bsky.social @chroniclebooks.bsky.social @theremaybecats.bsky.social
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I had a great time reading Pride is Love at Green Bean Books in Portland! 🫛📚 We made dandelion crowns, and they were a hit! 🌼
April 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I had a great time reading Pride is Love at Green Bean Books in Portland! 🫛📚 We made dandelion crowns, and they were a hit! 🌼
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New @dano-moreno.bsky.social book may ALSO be found in the “Our Stories” section at Powell’s on Hawthorne for obvious reasons. #kidsbooksky
April 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
New @dano-moreno.bsky.social book may ALSO be found in the “Our Stories” section at Powell’s on Hawthorne for obvious reasons. #kidsbooksky
Today is the book birthday for PRIDE IS LOVE, illustrated by Nakul P! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️
I’ll be reading & making flower crowns at a local book store. I’m so excited!! 🌼🎉
@randomhousekids.bsky.social @charlottewenger.bsky.social
I’ll be reading & making flower crowns at a local book store. I’m so excited!! 🌼🎉
@randomhousekids.bsky.social @charlottewenger.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Today is the book birthday for PRIDE IS LOVE, illustrated by Nakul P! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️
I’ll be reading & making flower crowns at a local book store. I’m so excited!! 🌼🎉
@randomhousekids.bsky.social @charlottewenger.bsky.social
I’ll be reading & making flower crowns at a local book store. I’m so excited!! 🌼🎉
@randomhousekids.bsky.social @charlottewenger.bsky.social
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¡MISTACO! my author debut is coming out hot on April 1st!!
Pre-order your copy at
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744327...
Pre-order your copy at
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744327...
February 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
¡MISTACO! my author debut is coming out hot on April 1st!!
Pre-order your copy at
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744327...
Pre-order your copy at
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744327...
Sharing because You Oughta Know…
"A screaming song is good to know in case you need to scream"
—OPEN HOUSE FOR BUTTERFLIES, Ruth Krauss & Maurice Sendak, 1960
—OPEN HOUSE FOR BUTTERFLIES, Ruth Krauss & Maurice Sendak, 1960
April 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Sharing because You Oughta Know…
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Celebrate #TransDayOfVisibility with these newly released & upcoming books featuring trans rep! 🏳️⚧️🩵🤍🩷
As always, this is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Feel free to reply/QRT with your own anticipated trans releases!
As always, this is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Feel free to reply/QRT with your own anticipated trans releases!
March 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Celebrate #TransDayOfVisibility with these newly released & upcoming books featuring trans rep! 🏳️⚧️🩵🤍🩷
As always, this is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Feel free to reply/QRT with your own anticipated trans releases!
As always, this is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Feel free to reply/QRT with your own anticipated trans releases!
My advanced copies arrived! Here’s a peek inside Pride is Love. I’m in awe of Nakul P.’s stunning illustrations!
Stay proud! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️
#KidLit #PrideIsLove #JoyIsResistance @randomhousekids.bsky.social
Stay proud! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️
#KidLit #PrideIsLove #JoyIsResistance @randomhousekids.bsky.social
March 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
My advanced copies arrived! Here’s a peek inside Pride is Love. I’m in awe of Nakul P.’s stunning illustrations!
Stay proud! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️
#KidLit #PrideIsLove #JoyIsResistance @randomhousekids.bsky.social
Stay proud! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️
#KidLit #PrideIsLove #JoyIsResistance @randomhousekids.bsky.social
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During the 2023-24 school year:
- 36% of banned books feature characters/people of color
- 25% include LGBTQ+ people/characters.
- 73% of all graphic/illustrated titles feature LGBTQ+ representation, people or characters of color, or discuss race or racism
pen.org/report/cover... #bannedbooks
- 36% of banned books feature characters/people of color
- 25% include LGBTQ+ people/characters.
- 73% of all graphic/illustrated titles feature LGBTQ+ representation, people or characters of color, or discuss race or racism
pen.org/report/cover... #bannedbooks
Cover to Cover - PEN America
PEN America sought to further understand the impacts of this censorship – the identities and genres being erased from public schools.
pen.org
February 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
During the 2023-24 school year:
- 36% of banned books feature characters/people of color
- 25% include LGBTQ+ people/characters.
- 73% of all graphic/illustrated titles feature LGBTQ+ representation, people or characters of color, or discuss race or racism
pen.org/report/cover... #bannedbooks
- 36% of banned books feature characters/people of color
- 25% include LGBTQ+ people/characters.
- 73% of all graphic/illustrated titles feature LGBTQ+ representation, people or characters of color, or discuss race or racism
pen.org/report/cover... #bannedbooks