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Book Events!

I have two book events this week that I’m thrilled to share.

First, Join @VashtiHarrison @DubLeffler and myself this Thursday at 4pm ET for our discussion "I See Myself: Diversity in Children's Literature." Part of this year's Virginia Book Festival.

https://vabook.org/events/2021/03/i-see-myself-diversity-in-childrens-literature/

Second, I’ll be doing Author Reading and Activity this Wednesday at 3:30pm ET as part of Brooklyn Public Library Author series.

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/author-reading-and-virtual-20210324

Hope you can attend!

Stella Díaz To The Rescue

I’m excited to share the cover for the fourth Stella Díaz book, Stella Díaz To The Rescue. Publication Date: 3.29. 2022. More information about pre-ordering coming soon. Can’t wait!

Book Events!

Exciting news! I have two great virtual book events happening right here in Virginia.

First, Virginia Festival of the Book! I had the pleasure of designing this year's poster, too. Also please check my panel "I See Myself: Diversity in Children’s Literature" with Vashti Harrison, Dub Leffer, and me. Here is a link with more information.

https://vabook.org/.../i-see-myself-diversity-in.../

Second, a book event at my favorite local bookstore, BBGB. I’ll be chatting with my friend and fellow author/illustrator, Isabel Roxas on Saturday, February 13th, 2021 at 11am ET. Register today for this fun virtual event. We will be personalizing books. too.

https://www.crowdcast.io/e/angela-dominguez--isabel/register

Hope to see you there!

BIG BOOK BIRTHDAY!

Big Book Birthday! 3 new books: 

 

I LOVE YOU, BABY BURRITO

STELLA DÍAZ DREAMS BIG

STELLA DÍAZ NEVER GIVES UP (in paperback) 

 

Order a copy today! https://tinyurl.com/y6t5lco3

Author Copies

There is nothing like receiving author copies in the mail. It’s been a wonderful distraction for a chaotic week. Looking forward to 2 days from now when 3 of my books will celebrating their book birthdays:

Stella Díaz Dreams Big( Hardcover)

Stella Díaz Never Gives Up (Paperback)

I Love You, Baby Burrito

Please visit my Bookshop page to order a copy of your books today!

Publisher's Weekly Q & A Spotlight

I had the pleasure of chatting with @PattyJMurphy for @PWKidsBookshelf a few weeks ago and now it is live on their site! Thank you Patricia for a wonderful chat! :)

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/85181-q-a-with-angela-dominguez.html

More love for I LOVE YOU, BABY BURRITO

Two more fabulous reviews from Publishers Weekly and The Horn Book. Here is just a little of what they have to say.

“[An] Adorable—and adoring—portrait of a new baby’s first day at home.”
-The Horn Book

“A sweet gift for new parents.”
- Publishers Weekly

Less than a month till the publication date, but you can pre-order or request a copy at your local library today!

Stella Díaz Activities

Squeal! New Stella Díaz activity sheets are available on the Stella Díaz website: http://stelladiazbooks.com/

Thank you @mackidsbooks for creating this for the Stella fans! And 5 more weeks till Stella Diaz Dreams Big pub date! Pre-order today!

#stelladiaz #mglit #diversity#kidlit4climate #kidlit

Great Review from Kirkus for the next Stella Díaz

STELLA DÍAZ DREAMS BIG

Author: Angela Dominguez

Fourth grade is not for the faint of heart.

In Book 3 of the Stella Díaz series, Dominguez’s Ramona Quimby–esque heroine of Salvadoran and Mexican descent finds herself a tad overextended as she joins an art club, attempts to fulfill her presidential duties at the helm of the ocean-saving Sea Musketeers, and takes swim lessons with best friend Jenny. As if that weren’t enough, her mom is spending a suspicious amount of time with new neighbor Diego, and Stella is not sure how she feels about her mom having a maybe-boyfriend. Stella’s worry and exhaustion are palpable, but her enthusiasm for all of her hobbies is endearingly earnest. Middle-grade readers will get a taste of what’s to come when Stella and her older brother, Nick, compare extracurriculars as he begins to imagine applying to college. As with previous volumes, occasional Spanish words are presented in italics (a decision explained in the author’s note); they are typically accompanied by context clues or in-text translations, narrator Stella confiding to readers that she needs to work on her Spanish. Her overall vocabulary is robust, however, and she easily weaves in words such as guffaw, devious, and deduction that bolster her go-getter characterization. The Chicago setting and its vigorous Latinx community are well realized. The novel can easily be enjoyed without familiarity with previous books, and Dominguez’s black-and-white illustrations give transitioning readers’ eyes places to rest.

The lovable Díaz family has yet to disappoint. (Fiction. 7-10)

Starred Review from Kirkus!

★ I LOVE YOU, BABY BURRITO

Author: Angela Dominguez

Two doting parents bring their newborn home in this sweet story told with Spanish phrases.

An excellent title for anyone who wants to convey the love and excitement of being a new parent, this bilingual picture book captures the joy of the first few days at home. The house is decorated with banners and balloons, giving the illustrations a celebratory feel. A stuffed llama, toys, and a bassinet have been prepared in anticipation of the birth, and the green and yellow colors in the nursery make it easy for any child to imagine themselves the baby arriving home in the story. The parents, a pale-skinned, redheaded mother and a brown-skinned, dark-haired father, hold their new arrival, then watch the baby in the bassinet until fussing begins. After feeding, they calm their babe by partaking in the universal act of swaddling the tot tightly in a blanket. Accompanying illustrations that show how the baby’s arms and legs are contained, with only the face peeking out, in a bundle that looks like a burrito, the text deftly interjects Spanish words while conveying their meaning through the artwork. A sense of kindness and safety permeates the double-spread depictions of the parents and their child, resulting in a calm and peaceful tale of family love. A Spanish glossary and pronunciation guide follow this clever and heartwarming story. (This book was reviewed digitally with 9-by-18-inch double-page spreads reviewed at 40.8% of actual size.)

This celebration of the “baby burrito” is a playful and loving take on life in a Latinx family. (Picture book. 2-5)