Hoarding books and sweaters since the early 80’s. Chicana/Mestiza PB author rep’d by Amy Jameson at A+B Works. 12x12, SCBWI THE LAST SLICE 2023, PALABRAS 2024
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I write books that celebrate people and nature in all their quirky glory. Empowering kids to embrace their experiences without apology and see their own faces in the books they read.
THE LAST SLICE (LBYR fall, 2023)
5 WORDS THAT ARE MINE: PALABRAS MIAS (Sourcebooks spring, 2024)
Taking my daughter to this concert next month for her birthday and we NEED these backstage tickets so her wildest dreams can all come true 😅
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I am on Mom-Strike and shall not lift a finger to tidy or clean until after school starts, at which point I shall burn the house down and start over.
That moment when your husband sends you a concerned text and you gotta explain that even though you are a:
-Children’s writer
-In Utah
-Whose CP published a book about grief
…he doesn’t need to worry about coming home for dinner 💀
(Spoiler: I don’t even know that lady) #kidlit
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The most hilarious, wholesome thing I’ve seen @Target , ever. 🤣🤣🥰 #squadgoals
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Well, I suppose before I lose whatever reach this little checkmark gives me, I’ll dish all my best advice for writers in a little thread.
I keep a bundle of successful query letters and book proposals here, for free. I hope it helps you. ericsmithrocks.com/perfect-p…
Heck even I as the author want to know the names of each person who helped bring each of my manuscripts to life!!
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“I have however many books in me over the course of my life. The number is going to be finite. If literature as a larger project is going to be meaningful, IT REQUIRES MORE VOICES.”
-Ramona Ausubel
Sing your song. Tell your story.
#WritingCommmunity
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No one asked but I think the secret to making the enemies-to-lovers trope work is respect. They can loathe each other, but they have to loathe each other as equals. Like "sorry but no one else is allowed to murder this man but me" + "it's an honor & privilege to despise you"