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Discover this wonderful book by @laura.delacruz.author and @phonemova ✨#bookreview #hispanicheritagemonth #latinamerica #childrensbooks
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A (slightly belated!) happy book birthday to LOWRIDER FOR SALE, @laura.delacruz.author , and @phonemova !!! When I first pitched this book, I was able to revisit the stories of my family cars growing up: how my mom’s station wagon caught on fire while we drove to daycare, how my dad superglued himself to the fender of our two door sedan, how my best friend’s family threw quarters for gas money and good luck into our brand new Ford Escape after softball practice. I may not be a frequent driver anymore, but those stories of family and friendship are so tied up in those memories and those specific vehicles, so much so that some of those early cars are the same ones I instinctively look for when I get off the train in Lancaster. And this book, this sweet, touching, and fresh book, celebrates that and celebrates the importance of pivoting when something doesn’t go our way. It’s a story that stays with you, with incredible bold art that I could only dream of. Pick up your copy and cruise a boulevard near you today! 🚘🚲❤️‍🔥 . . . #kidlit #picturebookillustration #childrensbook #lowrider #carshow
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Come join us for today's Tuesday Debut, Laura De La Cruz, who shares her journey to publication with LOWRIDER FOR SALE (illustrated by Vanessa Morales, Disney-Hyperion, Sept. 8, 2026) - a gorgeous book on a fresh topic! Laura has all kinds of great tips you might be able to benefit from. PLUS there's a giveaway!! #picturebooks #picturebookwriters #PublicationJourney #tuesdaydebut #lowrider #kidlit #childrensbooks #latinapower #latinaauthor #latinxpicturebook #latinepicturebook #childrenbookstagram #diversebooksforkids #LatinxKidLit #latinebookstagram https://susannahill.com/2026/09/22/tuesday-debut-presenting-laura-de-la-cruz-plus-a-giveaway/
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This morning, I did a little interview with Rosie Newberry of Studio 512 @studio512tv here in Austin. Thank you, @rosie.newberry for making me feel at ease. And thank you for helping me share LOWRIDER FOR SALE with your audience! This was very cool!❤️ Get the link from my bio if you want to check it out. #lowriderforsale #lowrider #kidlit #picturebook
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Happy day! ✨ We got book mail from @socalledkidlit 📚 and my son was so excited, he started singing Happy Birthday to himself. (It’s not his birthday, but it sure feels like it!) When my son was born, I made a goal to read to him every day. He’s two and a half, and I have never missed a day. So grateful for all these amazing books to add to our collection. -Could You Ever Dive with Dolphins? - @sandramarkle8 @phonemova -A Santa Like Me - @iamtabari 🎨 @rizzyfig -Friends Are Not for Biting - Ryan Allen 🎨 @zoepersicoart -La Noche Before Three Kings Day - @sheilaluvsbooks 🎨 @alejandromesa -Ben’s West Texas Snow - Callie Metler Smith 🎨 @christee.curranbauer -Trapped in the Tar Pit - @jlstremer 🎨 @alexander.vidal And one for me 😁 A British Girl’s Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak - @laura_namey Thank you, Natascha!
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Bookmail delivery means dragon book restock!which would you choose?
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A book about lowriders? My husband wants to know where these books were when he was a kid. It is such a nice surprise to see a picture book about lowriders, a popular pastime in the Latino culture. But it’s not just about lowriders, it’s about family, traditions, cultura, and the memories you make with your loved ones. I read it to my students, and they loved it. They cheered on Gabi at every step and they had so much to say when the story ended. It’s the perfect read aloud to share with the young readers in your life. The illustrations are amazing!
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This is a fun one! Excited to welcome @laura.delacruz.author for a storytime and chat about her new book Lowrider for Sale. The sweetest, most nostalgic read for anyone who grew up around lowriders and LA lowrider culture. A perfect read to continue celebrating Latine Heritage Month! 🤎 #lowriders #latinx #latinxheritagemonth #chicano
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Get a jump start on your #latinxheritagemonth reading with this week’s new Latinx releases!
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Wow!! What an amazing weekend! At my first event on Saturday, I sighed 60 books!!! Then I headed over to The Cheech in Riverside @thecheechcenter where I signed 30 books! They sold out! My sweet sister and her hubby took me to an early dinner at The Mission Inn @missioninnhotel .Then on Sunday, I went to Monarca Sol Collective in Pasadena @shopmonarcasol with Mija Books @mijabooks and signed 13 more books(10 sold). And Sunday night, my mom and I went out to dinner to celebrate.❤️Thank you, Aurora @bloomwildbookshop and Stephanie @mijabooks for setting up these events! You both made it so much easier.❤️ It was so awesome seeing friends, meeting new people, and listening to their stories and their praises. I am so grateful!!!❤️❤️❤️
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Want to win a free copy of LOWRIDER FOR SALE??? Check out Writers’ Rumpus for a chance to win. Find the link in my bio!
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It’s Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month 🎊 and we’re excited to celebrate new 2026 Picture Books and Board Books by our amazing Latine authors and artists. Perfect to enjoy with the entire family, on shelves now at your favorite bookstore or library. New Picture Books & Board Books! 📖LOWRIDER FOR SALE by Laura de la Cruz, illus by Vanessa Morales 📖A HOUSE IN MY BARRIO by Paola Santos, illus by Olivia Sua 📖MY ANIMALITOS: A Frida Kahlo Story MIS ANIMALITOS: Un cuentito de Frida Kahlo 📖ALMA AND HER ANIMALS/ALMA Y SUS ANIMALES by Juana Martinez-Neal 📖A TANTA WAWA FOR ABUELITO by Sara Andrea Fajardo, illus by Eduard Duda Loiva 📖NIGHT OF THE THREE KINGS by Carmen Tafolla, illus by Magaly Morales 📖MARIPOSA’S JOURNEY by Belen Medina, illus by Juana Martinez Neal 📖EL PEZ ARCOÍRIS TRAE LA PAZ by Marcus Pfister, translated by David Bowles #hispanicheritagemonth #latineheritagemonth #latinxheritagemonth #picturebook #boardbook
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