Olga Herrera
@olgaherrera.bsky.social
Latinx kidlit author illustrator rep’d by Abigail Samoun Red Fox Literary www.olgaherrera.me Host - illoChat podcast Rock & Spike GN series 2027 A Light For Lucinda 2026 Alice Alone 2025 The Unwelcome Surprise 2023
Hello Kidlit Editors and Art Directors! I am an author and illustrator of children’s books. I love to draw kids, families, everyday life chaos, action and emotion. I would love to illustrate a beach-day or pool- day picture book. #KidlitArtPostcard #Illustration #KidlitMegaFeed #picturebooks
Hello Kidlit Editors and Art Directors! I am an author and illustrator of children’s books. I love to draw kids, families, everyday life chaos, action and emotion. I would love to illustrate a beach-day or pool- day picture book. #KidlitArtPostcard #Illustration #KidlitMegaFeed #picturebooks
I finished The Canyons Of Rob Gotobed's Overactive Mind. I smiled, I laughed louder than I probably should have (startled the cat), I nodded, I think I snorted a few times.
Rob Gotobed Books@robgotobedbooks.bsky.social · 3mo agoProbably the funniest comedian you’ve never even heard of! But the chances are that you’ve already laughed at one of his jokes, as he has written for many of the top comedy shows in Britain and the USA. IMDb: bit.ly/4eE9yxz Amazon: bit.ly/4hA0B7W
Probably the funniest comedian you’ve never even heard of! But the chances are that you’ve already laughed at one of his jokes, as he has written for many of the top comedy shows in Britain and the USA. IMDb: bit.ly/4eE9yxz Amazon: bit.ly/4hA0B7W
If you will be in Chicago this weekend and going to ALA stop by kiosk 5143/ Diversity Pavilion at 2pm on Saturday. For a signed copy of Una Luz Para Lucinda. And beautiful recipe cards! @charlesbridge #librarians #diversebooks #ALA #chicago #kidlit
Out into the world now! A Light For Lucinda. This poignant gentle book with a strong message of hope and resilience. Also in Spanish. Published by @charlesbridge.bsky.social Love for this book is pouring in. 🇨🇺❤️🥰🇺🇸❤️ Spanish translation by Aurora Humarán #BookSky #KidLitSky #Latinsky #SEL
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, A LIGHT FOR LUCINDA by @olgaherrera.bsky.social (Charlesbridge) out on June 9. To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/06/the-... (+ more ways to win)
A chance to win a copy of A Light For Lucinda.
Kidlit411@kidlit411.bsky.social · 3mo agoOur weekly big list of kid lit links is up (June 5): kidlit411.com/2026/06/the-... Inside: Traits of a Strong Antagonist, Social Media without Burnout, Self-Editing, more. Thanks Willemijne Van for the illustration, @olgaherrera.bsky.social and Dial Books for the PB giveaways.
STRONG CHOICE! Review from the SLJ. A Light For Lucinda is a gentle PB that echoes resilience, comfort and love during political conflict in Cuba. Showcases the actions families and communities take to endure difficult times. @charlesbridge.bsky.social #schoolLibrarians #EduSky #Kidlit #SELbooks
Illustrators, Red Fox Literary is opening up for queries soon. See their website for more info. #kidlitillustration
I will be recording an episode about my upcoming book. Submit any questions you have and I will address them in the podcast. Post your questions on the comments, or DM me your ❓ if you want to remain private. #kidlitMegaFeed #kidlit #illustrators #writingcommunity #podcastlisteners #writers
I spy with my little 👀 A Light For Lucinda 📚 amongst other wonderful books at #TLA BY @charlesbridge.bsky.social #books #comingsoon #kidlit #librarians
Lots of Love for A Light For Lucinda. 🔥Kirkus review! 🥰 @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #booksforkids #bookrecommendations #booksky #librarians
I've been forgetting to post my weekly illustrations🙈 but the good news is Ive only missed one week this year so far and posting this cute Doc McDog character sketch. (He's just made up) #kidlitilloweek #kidlit #kidlitillustration
‘Reading Rainbow’ Returns! Mychal the Librarian Will Host 24 New Episodes of the Classic Kids Show | People buff.ly/3YG5YHx
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Take advantage of this 25% pre orders from Barnes & Noble to order A Light For Lucinda or the Spanish version Una Luz para Lucinda. Or both! 🥳 #preorder #libros #book-sale #discountcode
9 days left to enter this Goodreads Giveaway! We are giving away 10 signed copies of A Light For Lucinda each with a beautiful recipe card. #cuba #librarians #giveaway #KidlitMegaFeed
9 days left to enter this Goodreads Giveaway! We are giving away 10 signed copies of A Light For Lucinda each with a beautiful recipe card. #cuba #librarians #giveaway #KidlitMegaFeed
Sneak peek!🎁 Goodreads GIVEAWAY 3/14-3/31 10 signed copies of A Light For Lucinda (or Spanish version if you prefer) PLUS a beautiful recipe card! LINK IN BIO Pub. @charlesbridge #goodreadsgiveaway #goodreads #librarians #booksky #skybarians #KitLitMegaFeed Giveaway not associated with Bluesky
Sneak peek!🎁 Goodreads GIVEAWAY 3/14-3/31 10 signed copies of A Light For Lucinda (or Spanish version if you prefer) PLUS a beautiful recipe card! LINK IN BIO Pub. @charlesbridge #goodreadsgiveaway #goodreads #librarians #booksky #skybarians #KitLitMegaFeed Giveaway not associated with Bluesky
I promise I’ll pipe down about Ellis on Guard soon, but just wanted to put out a little reminder that there’s a book launch at @woozlesbooks.bsky.social on Thursday at 5:30, and all are welcome! #halisky #kidlit
Cover reveal! A Light For Lucinda. Also in Spanish Una Luz Para Lucinda. Coming June 9, 2026 Pre-Order at your favorite bookshop. @Charlesbridge #BooksForKids #Cuba #Libros #ReadingCommunity #KidLit #PictureBooks #BookSky #SkyLibrarian #BookRecs
A Light For Lucinda. A gentle and uplifting story that honors the human instinct to comfort one another and provide stability in times of chaos and strife. @charlesbridge.bsky.social #pre-order #newbook #KidLitMegaFeed #Booksforkids #librarians #orderyourcopy #Cuba #resilient #hope
I'm sad about the news of her passing, but I thought I'd share a bit of encouragement (in Moira's words) to all who need it today
a woman in a black and white suit says you can succeed
ALT: a woman in a black and white suit says you can succeed
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Hello Art Directors/Editors. Happy Kidlit Art Postcard day! I am an author/illustrator. My favorite things to draw are kids, families, emotions & action. I am rep’d by Abigail Samoun at Red Fox Literary. #kidlitArtPostcard #kidlitMegaFeed #illustration
