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Dorothy is a 2019 WNDB Mentee. A former English teacher, Dorothy’s mission is to write & create positive, authentic, outside-the-box stories for children & young adults that unlock the subconscious dreams waiting to be fulfilled.

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2023-02-15

Today on the WNDB blog: a summery middle grade novel about forgiveness and friendship, and a gothic young adult novel about a girl whose abilities bring premonitions as well as flashes of memories she didn’t know she had. 🧵

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2022-08-16

Hi Kay, I'm a Cuban-American author and illustrator born and raised in Miami (Cuban parents). I💗goofy, heartfelt stories both fiction and NF. Debut as PB auth-illo is ABUELITA AND I MAKE FLAN (8/9/2022).
Agent:
portfolio: https://t.co/4XBECSDrPh

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2022-07-21

Today on the WNDB blog, two middle grade books: one a summer story about queer first love, and the other with a loving message about surviving depression. 🧵

10 22
2022-07-19

The story of Iztaccíhuatl & Popocatépetl in a gorgeous book:

THE PRINCESS AND THE WARRIOR

by

I saw their silhouettes in the mountains when I was a kid. ❤️

3 10
2022-04-15

MORE BOOKS BY THE INCOMPARABLE


PANCHO RABBIT AND THE COYOTE
SEPARATE IS NEVER EQUAL
DANZA
SOLDIER FOR EQUALITY

2 11
2022-04-15

This is a remarkable book constructed in an ancient Mixtec codex style [folded paper, accordion-like].

The illustrations are gorgeous, and the story is compelling.

2 9
2022-03-29

I'm attending

Daniel José Older recommends having

A SNAKE FALLS TO EARTH

by Darcie Little Badger on your bookshelf


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2022-03-28

Finished the powerful

STARFISH

by
narrated by - WOW!

I grew up with similar family dynamics. I was skinny and unathletic. I still am, and that's okay.



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2022-03-19

LAST DAY to bid on items in the Ends 10PM EST. Please bid on my book and signed print! Support an important group AND make it known that https://t.co/YCO3V4WlF2.

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2021-12-07

We’ve partnered with the for the holidays! Consult the experts between Dec. 2 and Dec. 16th for personalized book recommendations.

For every request submitted, will also donate $2 to WNDB: https://t.co/Rvtt3cqHAd

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2020-12-10

WNDB is excited to share the cover of 's latest YA novel, LOVE & OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS! Cover design by Alison Klapthor, art by Hannah Good.

Read the first chapter—you'll be as ready for fake dating and summer romance as we are: https://t.co/K5V2kAd0jC

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2020-10-02

There's a great interview with Rumi Hara, author of NORI up on today!! https://t.co/wVsyF0dc9e "The magic in this story highlights the imaginative spirit of being a child." -WNDB

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2020-06-17

Just finished Legacy: Green Lantern by Wow! It's the Vietnamese American equivalent to Miles Morales Spider-Verse and just as AMAZING! Please, please bring to the screen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Must read!

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2020-05-20

Just realized it’s children’s book week! Celebrating “The Field” today as it’s now available in paperback from the book fair!!! Also digitally available on the fantastic app (2 month free trial!) PLAY ON!

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2020-05-06

Check out my latest blog post here, https://t.co/PvbNjzCdw8 featuring an interview with the brilliant ! This novel will be out May 12 and friends, it’s a stunner. Can’t wait for you to have a copy.

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2020-04-16

March pick At the Mountain's Base is a beautiful picture book. And I was able to have author & illustrator visit the blog to chat about creating it.
https://t.co/OimHd8HY7s

6 8
2020-03-21

I got the privilege of hosting & in conversation about their process of working together to create My Papi Has a Motorcycle for a February
https://t.co/QKZkQEr1iW

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2020-02-18