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MLL Educator shoutin’ out books to help teachers diversify their classroom libraries and reading lists.
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So… y’all ready for some more chaos? Get ready to meet Jordi as he fights to protect Texas cryptids living in his town. I’m grateful to Trisha de Guzman and Stefanie Sanchez Von Borstel for being with me every step of the way. Thank you to everyone for supporting me and my books! #kidlit #mglit

I have a book out today—the conclusion of a duology I’m very proud of. you can read my long-winded musings about it below and get a copy at the link if you’re interested. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671328...

The Indigenous People of North America have decided to go back to calling the Gulf of Mexico, “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl”. It is what the Nahuatl People originally called it as it is the domain of the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who is assoc w/water bodies, including the Gulf of Mexico.

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“the world that Jonny Garza Villa creates for their characters is so wonderfully magical […] who else could so effortlessly mix authentic and affirming LGBTQIA+ representation, the competitive world of high school mariachi, and a rivals-to-lovers romantic trope?” ❤️ www.slj.com/story/will-u...

🌟 Delighted to find out Abuelita’s Gift was selected as a commended title in the Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards. I’m excited and grateful to see Abuelita and Julieta’s story among such wonderful company. 🌟 Thank you @federicoerebia.bsky.social

✨Such an honor to see Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers on The 2025 Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards (PADIBA) PB/GN long list! Illustrations by Melissa Castillo. ❤️@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #PADIBA #PADIBA2025 #ReadYourWorld

Here are some upcoming books by Latine authors to preorder! Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for giving me any early peek!

I have worked so hard to diversify my feeds and fyp. I come over here and my discover page is mostly white dudes- guys whose views I vibe with, but still! I’m looking for teachers, parents, young adult and middle grade book readers who want to diversify your bookshelves and reading lists! 1/4

In case you didn't know, I wrote a short story that takes place in the This Is Why They Hate Us universe, and it's only available in this anthology www.amazon.com/All-Ways-Hea...

"It was too YA for me" - A review someone seriously wrote about a YOUNG ADULT NOVEL. Adults, you are a guest in middle grade and young adult book spaces. If you can't remember and respect that, you shouldn't read books for these audiences at all. They aren't written for you, nor should they be.

BOOK LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥 Can't believe release day is almost here. I'm so stoked to be in conversation with @rosariamunda at @spellboundbookstorefl in Sanford, FL! Join us to celebrate the release of THESE VENGEFUL WISHES, a YA horror fantasy, a modern take on the Nicaraguan folklore of la Cegua!

Close to a million migrants will be shielded from deportation for up to 18 months.

Teachers and librarians! A chapter 1 reading of What Fell From the Sky is now up on my website! Check it out along with other great resources for the book. www.adriannacuevas.com/teacher-reso... #kidlit

Here is Part 1 of my 2024 Young Adult Reading Wrap Up. Did you read any of these ya titles that were released this year? Which ones are you going to put on your 2025 TBR!

Yay!!! I can’t wait to read it.

Our first Friday Middle Grade Book Rec is Any Way You Look by Maleeha Siddiqui! I’m currently reading another book by Maleeha, Bhai For Now, and loving it so sign me up for everything she writes from now until forever. Happy New Year! www.instagram.com/reel/DEXiMGv...

FUN BROPOSAL NEWS! If you get your book before 1/17 through Changing Hands Bookstore, you can get a super cute bookmark and your copy will be signed by yours truly! 🥰 www.changinghands.com/book/9781538...

Check out this stunning cover for IMMORTAL CONSEQUENCES-the debut young adult fantasy from Latine author I.V. Marie

Happy pub day, Alex!

“Canto Contigo is a queer coming-of-age melodrama that takes place in the world of high-school mariachi contests. Either that last sentence immediately sold you, or it didn’t — and if it didn’t, we feel bad for your soul.” www.sacurrent.com/arts/local-r...

I had no idea Kirkus reviewed What Fell From the Sky… but yay they liked it! They truly got the heart of the story, something that will be even more critical in the coming years- the importance of finding your voice and standing up for those around you. #kidlit www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

What are those Booktok folks going to do if/when it shuts down? I post videos promoting MIDDLE GRADE AND YOUNG ADULT BOOKS BY LATINE AUTHORS , and I have 10K followers there. Are videos going to be a thing here? How do I get TikTok followers to follow me over on Instagram, Bluesky &Threads?

7 upcoming YA books filled with chingonas y venganza!

I’m a high school multilingual learners teacher in Indianapolis who also loves to recommend diverse middle grade and young adult reads especially to fellow educators. What’s your jam?