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Yesterday's 24th Annual Book Awards Ceremony was filled with amazing authors, poets, and illustrators, but the fashion awards for book themed attire go to: Frederico Erebia, Crystal Maldonado @crystalwrote ,and Kate Fussner @katefussner!

It was such a fun event! I loved seeing these two gifted storytellers, and so many others! @crystalwrote @katefussner #PedroAndDaniel #BookTwitter #LibraryTwitter

This is a fun photo with Crystal Maldonado and Kate Fussner. It celebrates "book fashion," with my PEDRO & DANIEL blazer and their book dresses. Unfortunately, you can't see Kate's book is printed on her purse! So cool to be in an article with @RyanSeacrest and @ambsmcbride @crystalwrote @katefussner @MassBook #PedroAndDaniel

In Brief: October 17, 2024 bit.ly/3A6hNkf

Some highlights from my speech at the FREEDOM TO READ DAY OF ACTION at the Boston Public Library and my book signing. There were terrific speeches from folks at @PENamerica @ACLU_Mass @BPLBoston @BPLBostonTeens @MassBook and an incredible performance by poet Caroline Burke. @AuthorsABB @ALALibrary #BookTwitter #LibraryTwitter #TeacherTwitter #FreedomToRead #FReadom #BannedBooks @UABookBans #UniteAgainstBookBans

FREEDOM TO READ DAY OF ACTION: COMMUNITIES UNITE AGAINST BOOK BANS at the Boston Public Library, October 19th. I'll be a featured speaker, then signing free copies of PEDRO & DANIEL, while supplies last! Details at: bit.ly/BPL2024rally #PedroAndDaniel #BookTwitter #LibraryTwitter #FreedomToRead #DayOfAction #FReadom #BannedBooks @BPLBoston @BPLBostonTeens @AuthorsABB

At the Malden Hispanic Heritage Festival with PEDRO & DANIEL fan, @MayorOfMalden @TheCityofMalden @MaldenReads #PedroAndDaniel #BookTwittere #LibraryTwitter #BookTwitter #HispanicHeritageMonth @FedericoErebia

This Saturday at the Boston Public Library. It's gonna be sunny and 70! Details at bit.ly/BPL2024rally

This Saturday, at the Boston Public Library, it will be sunny and 70! I will be a featured speaker, with free copies of PEDRO & DANIEL, while supplies last! Details at ➡️ bit.ly/BPL2024rally ⬅️ #PedroAndDaniel @BPLBoston @BPLBostonTeens @MassBook @PENamerica @ACLU @ACLU_Mass @AuthorsABB #BookTwitter #LibraryTwitter #TeacherTwitter #FreedomToRead #FReadom #BannedBooks @UABookBans

TWO NEW CHILDREN'S BOOKS AWARDS, each with a $1500 prize, now open for submissions! THE PEDRO AND DANIEL INTERSECTIONALITY BOOK AWARDS 📚A PB or GN with an intersectional protagonist. 📚An MG or YA with an intersectional protagonist. Details at ➡️ReadYourWorld.org/awards⬅️ Submission period is September 15 - October 15, 2024. #PedroAndDaniel #Intersectionality #BookAwards #ChildrensBooks #BookTwitter #TeacherTwitter #LibraryTwitter @MCChildsBookDay @FrancesDEvans @alldonemonkey @pragmaticmom @CKMalone2

“Now more than ever, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized or underrepresented voices need encouragement to create their high quality books for children”

Register ➡️bit.ly/IconsVillains2…⬅️ QUEER ICONS AND CULTURAL VILLAINS that influenced our childhood and teen years. OCTOBER 10th - 6pm PT/9pm ET #LGBTQHistoryMonth #Circa2024 @oneinstitutela @JeffreyDLofton @WriterBushra @RasheedNewson #Gay #Queer #QueerBooks #BookTwitter

Have you submitted your books with intersectional protagonists for these two new book awards? Details at ➡️ReadYourWorld.org/awards⬅️ #Intersectionality #PedroAndDaniel #BookTwitter

“Now more than ever, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized or underrepresented voices need encouragement to create their high quality books for children”

As an author, I write stories to spark curiosity, challenge perspectives, and connect with readers on a deeper level. But when books are banned, something precious is taken from all of us. Book banning silences voices, erases diverse experiences, and limits our freedom.

Books by and/or about BIPOC, Queer, and intersectional individuals are at risk of book challenges and bans. Free and easy ways to support them: 📚Make a library purchase request. 📚Write a review. 📚Share on social media. #BannedBooksWeek2024 #FreedomToRead #ReadFree #AuthorsAgainstBookBans #PedroAndDaniel @duncantonatiuh @Lupita_Nyongo @lesleanewman @aj_irving @vickijohnson @Author_Cisneros @JerryCraft @AuthorsABB @TorreyMaldonado @DanielNayeri @dbhiguera

Join the discussion on October 10th! QUEER ICONS AND CULTURAL VILLAINS that influenced our childhood and teen years. Register: bit.ly/IconsVillains2… Please note: 6:00pm Pacific/9:00pm Eastern Time #LGBTQHistoryMonth #Circa2024 @oneinstitutela @JeffreyDLofton @WriterBushra @RasheedNewson #Gay #Queer #QueerBooks #BookTwitter

Librarians, this is a great opportunity to get books in the hands of readers! @OKDeptLibraries

TWO NEW CHILDREN'S BOOKS AWARDS, each with a $1500 prize, now open for submissions! THE PEDRO AND DANIEL INTERSECTIONALITY BOOK AWARDS 📚A PB or GN with an intersectional protagonist. 📚An MG or YA with an intersectional protagonist. Submission period is September 15 - October 15, 2024. Details at ➡️ ReadYourWorld.org/awards ⬅️ #PedroAndDaniel #Intersectionality #BookAwards #ChildrensBooks #BookTwitter #TeacherTwitter #LibraryTwitter @MCChildsBookDay @FrancesDEvans @alldonemonkey @pragmaticmom @CKMalone2

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators’ Impact and Legacy Fund has announced the launch of new initiatives that will include writing workshops on representing mental health, a curriculum promoting cultural diversity through picture books, and more bit.ly/4dUatqs