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Stephanie Rodriguez

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2025 Fred Rogers Writers’ Fellow | Writer | Illustrator
Author of Doodles from the Boogie Down
📍Bronx girl in LA

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Thank you to the team at @nylivingtv for having me on your program. This was my first TV appearance talking about Doodles from the Boogie Down and the perfect way to start off my Pub day! Shoutout to and @marysolcastrotv and @alexleemedia for making me feel right at home, y’all are the best! ✨

To learn more about Doodles click the link in bio!

#doodlesfromtheboogiedown #book #middlegradebooks #graphicnovel #latinxbooks #bookish #author #authorsofinstagram #comics #illustration #illustrator #booksforkids #comicsforkids #kokila #penguinrandomhouse #dominican #bronx #2023debut #newyork #middlegrade #newyorklife #newyorkliving #pix11 #pix11news by @stephguez

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HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY TO DOODLES FROM THE BOOGIE DOWN!!! 🥳

Thank you to all my friends and family who supported me in the making of this book. Especially those who have followed my work and bought my self published comics over the years!

Shout out to my team! @whereisjoannamarie @jazymberto @andyharvest @tweetpathi @lindarandom19 @kokilabooks

Doodles is available where all books are sold!

#doodlesfromtheboogiedown #book #middlegradebooks #graphicnovel #latinxbooks #bookish #author #authorsofinstagram #comics #illustration #illustrator #booksforkids #comicsforkids #kokila #penguinrandomhouse #dominican #bronx #2023debut #newyork #middlegrade taken in New York, New York by @stephguez

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Doodles From the Boogie Down Book Trailer! 🤩Doodles has been out for a week now and I’m still spinning! Thank you to everyone who’s purchased a copy and sent me photos of themselves with the book. I’m over the moon! 🤗🌝 💕

#doodlesfromtheboogiedown #book #middlegradebooks #graphicnovel #latinxbooks #bookish #author #authorsofinstagram #comics #illustration #illustrator #booksforkids #comicsforkids #kokila #penguinrandomhouse #dominican #bronx #2023debut #newyork #middlegrade by @stephguez

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NYC Baby Shower- Film 📸 Shoutout to the fam for all the great shots! 💖 taken in New York, New York by @stephguez

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Hard launch? 🍼🪿✨ by @stephguez

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Earlier this month, I embarked on one of my most memorable journeys: traveling to Delhi, India, for the One Up x Kokila Author Festival. During my time there, I visited nine schools and conducted a drawing workshop where we discussed how I illustrated my hometown, the Bronx, in my graphic novel, Doodles from the Boogie Down. The students then had the opportunity to draw themselves and their communities.

I never imagined that my graphic novel would reach an audience across the globe in this way. I realized that the message of Doodles—striving for your dreams, even when they seem impossible, and being proud of your roots resonates worldwide. I received an overwhelming amount of love during this trip and made new friends. It was truly incredible! 🤩

@oneuplibrary @kokilabooks @penguinclassroom
📷 @bookishruti

#author #authorsofinstagram #doodlesfromtheboogiedown #graphicnovel middlegradebooks taken in Delhi, India by @stephguez

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9 months ago

Just got back from Pittsburgh for the closing event of the Fred Rogers Writers’ Neighborhood Fellowship 💖

Since September, my cohort and I have been refining our preschool scripts and learning how to present ourselves as professionals. We’ve worked on updating our resumes and bios, as well as building our online presence. Each week, we’ve had the incredible opportunity to learn directly from talented TV writers in children’s media.

As a shy kid who struggled in school and found comfort and lessons in children’s media, this experience meant the world to me. I’m so grateful to the FRP team for creating such a thoughtful and inspiring space for us. Excited to start my mentorship next! ✨

#fredrogersproductions #childrensmedia #writersfellowship #screenwriters #tvwriting taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by @stephguez

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Stephanie Rodriguez shares growing up between the Bronx and Tampa, hustling her way into art school, creating her graphic novel Doodles from the Boogie Down, transitioning from comics to screenwriting, moving to LA with a New York hustle, and breaking into children’s media through the Fred Rogers Writers’ Neighborhood Fellowship!

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I’m excited to share that I have been selected as one of the eight 2025 fellows for the Fred Rogers Writers’ Neighborhood!

Mr. Rogers was a significant influence on my education outside of school, and as a child, I envied his collection of cardigan sweaters.

I am truly honored to be part of a program that helps writers build and sustain careers in children’s media. I want to give a special shoutout to the amazing women who supported me along this journey.

Thank you to @amandita_naranjita for encouraging me to apply to the Fred Rogers Program, and to my mentor @x_jesenia_x for guiding me in writing my first preschool script. by @stephguez

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I broke my toe, which forced me to slow down during my trip to NYC. ❤️‍🩹🦶🏽🥹 Despite hobbling around, I managed to see two Broadway musicals, enjoy crab legs in City Island (if you know, you know!), go thrift shopping, and spend quality time with family and friends. 💖 taken in Nueva York City by @stephguez

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Summer Reading ☀️🌊⛱️

#doodlesfromtheboogiedown #graphicnovel #graphicnovelrecommendation #middlegradebook #librarianofinstagram #kokila #penguinrandomhouse #penguinclassroom #middleschool #author #illustrator by @stephguez

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