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Zeke Peña

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Xicano cartoonist drawing doodles in books. HOLD is on shelves now! Sundust (Caldecott Honor Book), My Papi Has a Motorcycle. PRINT SHOP LINK ——->

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Cover Reveal 🚨 💬 HOLD by award-winning creators Randy Ribay and Zeke Peña is a funny, heartwarming picture book about a father and his child’s boundless curiosity that reminds us what’s important to hold onto in life. On sale April 21, 2026. 📚 Pre-order HOLD through the link in our bio! ✨

Cover Artist: Zeke Peña
Designer: Jasmin Rubero
Editor: Namrata Tripathi
Managing Editor: Rye White

#HOLD #bookstagram #reading #childrensbookstagram #kidsbookstagram #diversekidlit #fatherandchild #bilingualfamily by @zpvisual

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SUNDUST IN EP! I’ve got TWO EVENTS in El Paso THIS WEEKEND AND NEXT WEEK!

SATURDAY NOV. 22 at 11am, I’ll be doing a SUNDUST storytime and book signing at Barnes & Noble at the Fountains @bnfountains (8889 Gateway Blvd. EPTX 79925). GIVEAWAY The first 20 people to purchase Sundust will get a FREE original drawing and sticker packet! PLEASE COME SEE ME AND BRING YOUR PRINTS & BOOKS FOR ME TO SIGN!

WEDNESDAY NOV. 26 at 11am I will be doing a SUNDUST storytime and drawing demonstration at THE NOOK BOOKSTORE CAFE @thenookelpaso (3260 Zaragoza EPTX 79938) I’ll have some free posters, stickers, and bookmarks while they last! I hope to see you there!

CAN YOU MAKE IT?! by @zpvisual

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NEW BOOK SUNDUST drops from the sky Aug. 5! Pre-order link in my bio. My FIRST author-illustrator book, published by @kokilabooks I’m so excited to share this story about two siblings chasing our Sun through the desert and finding everything that makes our home special. Where all my desert kids at? 💜Hope y’all enjoy the cosmic adventure✨🌧️🌞✨ by @zpvisual

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DESERT LIBRARY PRINT DROP! 👀🌵📖

Prints of the El Paso Library Card illustration are available now in my shop. (LINK IN BIO)
This one and a couple others you might not have seen. Please note prints DO NOT come signed. I’m sorry for this but I don’t have the capacity to handle my own printing and fulfillment. I hope to change that soon so I can print and ship directly. I’ll be doing a signed print giveaway soon, stay tuned.

SUPPORT YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARIES! Only the Crooks Ban Books and Close Schools! 👎🏽✊🏽💜
Shout out your library or talk some sh!t to corrupt politicians in the comments. by @zpvisual

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WHEN THE RIVER FLOODS

The River series was made between 2013-2021. After researching history connected to the River for several years one thing always stood out: The floods are what shaped our history.

May our River one day flow wild and free. by @zpvisual

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WHATS OUR BAND NAME?
(wrong answers only)

The artist and friend, Nani Chacon took this photo of @isabelinpieces and I in front of her mural in Albuquerque NM. Not sure what year it’s from but it was on our book tour for Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide. After we took this pic Isabel said it was our band photo. Tomorrow we are getting the band back together for @latinxkidlitbf streaming live on YouTube tomorrow at 1 pm EST. This is a sessions of young people so if you’re a teacher or librarian or just a lover of kid lit books come hang out with us! LINK IN BIO by @zpvisual

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SUPPORT YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY! 📚✨🌞✨

GOOD MORNING SUN CITY! I am so excited about teaming up with @elpasolibrary to draw a custom illustration for these LIMITED EDITION LIBRARY CARDS. These public spaces provide essential needs and resources to many people in our community.

I hope this will give you a little spark to take the family to explore your local branch!

SHOULD WE MAKE SOME PRINTS TOO? by @zpvisual

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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! 🪪

We’re celebrating this special month with a limited-edition library card designed by local author and artist, Zeke Peña. 👨‍🎨

Starting today, you can visit your local El Paso Public Library, get your new library card, and carry a piece of El Paso with you. ⭐️

While you’re there, be sure to check out one of Zeke’s awesome books! 📚 #ElPasoPublicLibraries #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #SupportLocalArtist #ZekePeña by @zpvisual

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RAD DADS: BACK-TO-SCHOOL EDITION 🍎✏️📚

Join us for a special back-to-school edition of RAD DADS Storytime hosted by myself, author-illustrator Zeke Peña (Caldecott Honoree) and Dad Suggests Books. Each Rad Dads Storytime features picture book read-alouds, fun activities, and free snacks. This edition we will be reading some school inspired books and there will be an all-ages draw-along demonstration, free giveaways, and did we mentions snacks?!

SATURDAY AUGUST 22, 2026 10:30am at Dad Suggests Books (2526 E Mission Blvd Fayetteville AR 72703)
FREE EVENT All Ages Welcome ( Picture Book age focus 0-9 yrs old) by @zpvisual

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NEW BOOK COVER REVEAL 👀 The Junk Box DROPS March 2027

I’m so excited for y’all to see this one. I had so much fun drawing all the little details of the special box’s journey.

PRE-ORDER today JUNE 23 to get 25% OFF at Barnes & Noble BN.com It’s the last day of the flash sale for premium members.

You can also pre-order from your favorite local book shop.

Where my fleamarket people at?!! 👀

THE JUNK BOX

One kid’s trash is another kid’s treasure.

As the sun rises over a border town, a battered box destined for the junkyard tumbles off a truck . . . and is surprised to land in a bustling flea market. In the past, the box was many things—a lampstand, a wrestling ring, and even a fútbol goal—but eventually it forgot what it truly was. Surrounded by the music of the flea market, the box sees treasures on display and hopes it, too, can be someone’s treasure.

Published by Henry Holt Books for Young Readers / Macmillan @henryholtkids @mackidsbooks by @zpvisual

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STORYTIME, SNACKS, and DRAWING FUN! Join us for Father’s Day Weekend Celebration, Dad Suggests Books @dadsuggests One Year Anniversary AND the first-edition of RAD DADS Storytime hosted by author-illustrator Zeke Peña (Caldecott Honoree). Each RAD DADS storytime will feature a picture book reading and fun activity. This edition we will be reading Zeke’s new book Hold written by author Randy Ribay @randyribay (National Book Award Honoree). He will also read the award-winning My Papi Has a Motorcycle written by Isabel Quintero @isabelinpieces . There will be an all-ages drawing demonstration, book signing, free giveaways, and snacks. This event is FREE.

June 20, 10AM at Dad Suggests Books (2526 E Mission Blvd Fayetteville, AR 72703) by @zpvisual

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✨💛 Happy Father’s Day weekend! Here’s to the dads and father figures who answer big questions, give the best hugs, and remind us what’s worth holding onto.

📖 This weekend, we’re celebrating with HOLD by National Book Award finalist Randy Ribay and Caldecott Honoree Zeke Peña. A funny, heartwarming picture book about a father and his child’s boundless curiosity. Available now wherever books are sold or at the link in our bio! 🧸

Wishing everyone a weekend filled with love, laughter, and good stories!

#FathersDay #HOLD #KidsBookstagram #DiverseKidLit #FatherAndChild by @zpvisual

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