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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 3d

The Crystal Kite Award arrived to our home and it’s so beautiful!

I’m so grateful for being a recipient of this great honor. I share this happiness with Sara Palacios and the team at Knopf.

Thank you to @scbwi.bsky.social and everyone who voted for our book in the Southeast Division.

#kidlit

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 7d

Today I gave a presentation at Anderson University as part of the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

It was nice to share my experience as a Latina author with the students who attended. I loved talking about books, writing & answering their interesting questions. THANK YOU! 💕

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 9d

🎢 Celebrating @asiqueira.bsky.social newest book: Vera la Valiente is Scared. Congratulations,amiga! 🎉

This book is funny, engaging & it addresses an important topic that will resonate with many children: facing our fears.

https://marianariosramirez.com/vera-la-valiente-is-scared/

#kidlit #pb

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 14d

Brava to @marianarios.bsky.social
for adding ONE CAN BE to a
@littlefreelibrary.bsky.social in an Anderson, South Carolina park.

Mariana is a Mexican author living in S.C. with her husband, children and a dog named Rogers. 1/2

#onecanbe #50states #southcarolina #booksky #megakidlit

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 10d

Dear friends,

I’m sharing other social media options where we can connect in case you’re interested.

At the moment, I’m most active on Insta, where I love sharing photos of my dog, cats, books, life and quotes too! 💕

Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 14d

I’m happy to support @patzmiller.bsky.social by placing a copy of her new book in a Little Free Library in Anderson, SC. 💕

I’m hoping Pat’s book will circle around my town touching kids & families with it’s beautiful message.

More info about ONE CAN BE:

https://marianariosramirez.com/one-can-be/

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 17d

Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to celebrate El regalo de abuelita as one of the Best Children’s Books of the Year in Spanish- 2025 edition. 🎉

Thank you @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social !

https://educate.bankstreet.edu/ccl/29/

#spanish #latinaauthor #diademuertos

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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · 17d

🌟 New Spanish language children's books [2025 edition]. These books help build bilingual literacy and celebrate Latino cultures in the classroom. educate.bankstreet.edu/ccl/29/ @bankstreet.edu #bankstreet #bankstreetccl #bankstreetcbc #bilingualeducation #SpanishBooks

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 17d

teachers #librarians #homeschoolparents

🍎 I’m excited to share I’ve teamed up with How Now Booking for school visits and events, both in person or virtual, in English or Spanish.

📚For more info please follow the QR or contact me through my website. Thanks!

#schoolvisits #authorvisits

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 17d

Thank you! 😊

Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 17d

teachers #librarians #homeschoolparents

🍎 I’m excited to share I’ve teamed up with How Now Booking for school visits and events, both in person or virtual, in English or Spanish.

📚For more info please follow the QR or contact me through my website. Thanks!

#schoolvisits #authorvisits

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 28d

Thanks so much! 🥰

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 29d

Happy 1st Birthday Abuelita’s Gift & El regalo de abuelita! 🥳🎂🎈🎉

What a special gift you’ve been to me! 💕

#kidlit #pb #picturebooks #latinaauthor #bookbirthday #firstanniversary

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 29d

My day started with great news but today is mainly about celebrating a year of Abuelita’s Gift & El regalo de abuelita out in the world.🥳🎂

I’m grateful for the ♥️ the books have received & I hope they’ll continue to touch more lives in the years to come💕Cheers!

#kidlit #pb #diademuertos

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 29d

Today, on the 1st anniversary of Abuelita’s Gift release, I’m celebrating the book is a finalist in the 2025 International Latino Book Awards🧡

I’m so excited and grateful that a book about a beloved Mexican tradition is being recognized with such an honor.

#kidlit #pb #diademuertos

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Cynthia Mackey, If a 🐝 Lands On Your Toe Now Available @booksbycindy.bsky.social · Sep 9

Hey Instagram people! We have a six author group virtual school visit giveaway happening there so I hope you’ll check it out! #kidlitmegafeed #teachers #edusky #libsky

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Cynthia Mackey, If a 🐝 Lands On Your Toe Now Available @booksbycindy.bsky.social · Sep 9

@marianarios.bsky.social @kimberlytso.bsky.social @jamieofelia.bsky.social @judycampbellsmith.bsky.social
#EmilyLi

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · Sep 2

📕Today, on the blog, I’m delighted to celebrate the book birthday of Pat Zietlow Miller’s newest book: ONE CAN BE.📙🎂🎈

Congratulations, @patzmiller.bsky.social!

📘Check out this interview to learn more about this special book & how it came to be.

https://marianariosramirez.com/one-can-be/

#kidlit

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · Sep 2

ONE CAN BE, was inspired by a pandemic tweet from English teacher @paulwhankins.bsky.social. I dedicated the book to him in thanks.

To see Paul's tweet and the book's origin story, visit @marianarios.bsky.social's blog.

marianariosramirez.com/one-can-be/

#megakidlit #booksky #skybrarian

ONE CAN BE

Celebrating Pat Zietlow Miller's newest book!

marianariosramirez.com

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · Sep 8

In this back to school season + Hispanic Heritage month, please consider adding Santiago’s Dinosaurios and Abuelita’s Gift to your collection. 🦖🦕

You can find signed copies of my books at my local indie bookstore McDowell's Emporium. 📚🐈‍⬛

#kidlit #pb #signedcopies #books

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · Sep 4

Virtual School Visit Opportunity! 📚✏️🚌

Register and participate in this virtual storytime that includes prizes, giveaways and even a mystery hunt!

Check it out 👇🏻🥳🎈

Anna Ouchchy @annaouchchy.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join us for a fun Back to School virtual storytime! Anna and Natasha will read from their new books. Win prizes, compete in a virtual mystery hunt, and find out about how these beautiful books were created. This event is free. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F.... Reposts appreciated!

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · Sep 2

📕Today, on the blog, I’m delighted to celebrate the book birthday of Pat Zietlow Miller’s newest book: ONE CAN BE.📙🎂🎈

Congratulations, @patzmiller.bsky.social!

📘Check out this interview to learn more about this special book & how it came to be.

https://marianariosramirez.com/one-can-be/

#kidlit

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Paige Terlip @pterlip.bsky.social · Aug 11

The COwrite classes are live! There are some great workshop opportunities as well as free events and publishing business classes!

See all the fall classes here: www.cowritecollective.com/event-list

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · Aug 19

#teachers #librarians #parents

In this Back to School season please consider adding Abuelita’s Gift to your collection. It’s also available in Spanish!

Visit my website to learn more about the book & to access free educational resources.

www.marianariosramirez.com

#kidlit #pb #diademuertos

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · Aug 12

#teachers #librarians #parents

🦖In this Back to School season, please consider adding Santiago’s Dinosaurios to your picture book list. It’s now also available in paper back!

Check it out:

www.marianariosramirez.com

#ESOL #ESL #kidlit #dinosaurs #kindness #pb

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