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Having a great time @goldcoastbkfair, The Polar Bear and the Ballerina makes it's debut in Downtown Oyster Bay. @holidayhousepeachtree.

Having a great time @goldcoastbkfair, The Polar Bear and the Ballerina makes it's debut in Downtown Oyster Bay. @holidayhousepeachtree.

Having a great time @goldcoastbkfair, The Polar Bear and the Ballerina makes it's debut in Downtown Oyster Bay. @holidayhousepeachtree.

We had a awesome time @bluenotenyc last night witnessing the amazingly talented @yiliancanizares trio. Great show!!! Many blessings. @omarsosamusic, @elizabeth.rosario.77582

We had a awesome time @bluenotenyc last night witnessing the amazingly talented @yiliancanizares trio. Great show!!! Many blessings. @omarsosamusic, @elizabeth.rosario.77582

We had a awesome time @bluenotenyc last night witnessing the amazingly talented @yiliancanizares trio. Great show!!! Many blessings. @omarsosamusic, @elizabeth.rosario.77582

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY TO ME AND SHANE! Much love to Denene Millner at Denene Millner Books and Simon Kids for breathing this book into life. This is Shane's first book. I am so happy for you, sir! And as for me, it is always a thrill beyond my imagination. I'm blessed. And you will be too when you go out and grab the copy for the freckled or freckle-lover in your life! (Pecosita's reference is none other than my baby girl Mazy King Parker!)

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY TO ME AND SHANE! Much love to Denene Millner at Denene Millner Books and Simon Kids for breathing this book into life. This is Shane's first book. I am so happy for you, sir! And as for me, it is always a thrill beyond my imagination. I'm blessed. And you will be too when you go out and grab the copy for the freckled or freckle-lover in your life! (Pecosita's reference is none other than my baby girl Mazy King Parker!)

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY TO ME AND SHANE! Much love to Denene Millner at Denene Millner Books and Simon Kids for breathing this book into life. This is Shane's first book. I am so happy for you, sir! And as for me, it is always a thrill beyond my imagination. I'm blessed. And you will be too when you go out and grab the copy for the freckled or freckle-lover in your life! (Pecosita's reference is none other than my baby girl Mazy King Parker!)

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY TO ME AND SHANE! Much love to Denene Millner at Denene Millner Books and Simon Kids for breathing this book into life. This is Shane's first book. I am so happy for you, sir! And as for me, it is always a thrill beyond my imagination. I'm blessed. And you will be too when you go out and grab the copy for the freckled or freckle-lover in your life! (Pecosita's reference is none other than my baby girl Mazy King Parker!)

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY TO ME AND SHANE! Much love to Denene Millner at Denene Millner Books and Simon Kids for breathing this book into life. This is Shane's first book. I am so happy for you, sir! And as for me, it is always a thrill beyond my imagination. I'm blessed. And you will be too when you go out and grab the copy for the freckled or freckle-lover in your life! (Pecosita's reference is none other than my baby girl Mazy King Parker!)

Spent a lovely afternoon signing copies of THE POLAR BEAR and the BALLERINA @bronxriverbooks.The books are heading to a school in Georgia USA. Special Shoutout to @armyvetfive for making this possible. Oh, and that's Virginia (behind me) who kept an eye on things while I signed. @holidayhousepeachtree @acm_kidsandillo, @fit_iim

Thrilled to announce THE POLAR BEAR and the BALLERINA is on the @kirkus_reviews Best Picture Books of 2025 list.@holidayhousepeachtree, @acm_kidsandillo

Thank you to @wondermoreboston for inviting me to visit @marioumanaacademy who requested I do my presentation in Spanish which I happily did, fue un placer.
EL OSO POLAR y la BAILARINA had it's Boston debut this week. @holidayhousepeachtree.

Thank you to @wondermoreboston for inviting me to visit @marioumanaacademy who requested I do my presentation in Spanish which I happily did, fue un placer.
EL OSO POLAR y la BAILARINA had it's Boston debut this week. @holidayhousepeachtree.

Thank you to @wondermoreboston for inviting me to visit @marioumanaacademy who requested I do my presentation in Spanish which I happily did, fue un placer.
EL OSO POLAR y la BAILARINA had it's Boston debut this week. @holidayhousepeachtree.

Thank you to @wondermoreboston for inviting me to visit @marioumanaacademy who requested I do my presentation in Spanish which I happily did, fue un placer.
EL OSO POLAR y la BAILARINA had it's Boston debut this week. @holidayhousepeachtree.

Thank you to @wondermoreboston for inviting me to visit @marioumanaacademy who requested I do my presentation in Spanish which I happily did, fue un placer.
EL OSO POLAR y la BAILARINA had it's Boston debut this week. @holidayhousepeachtree.

Such a nice time last night @soi128 Original Art Show. #oa2025, loved seeing @cgesperanza's beautiful artwork next to mine as well as connecting with old friends. Congrats to all the medal winners. @holidayhousepeachtree, #The Polar Bear and the Ballerina.

Such a nice time last night @soi128 Original Art Show. #oa2025, loved seeing @cgesperanza's beautiful artwork next to mine as well as connecting with old friends. Congrats to all the medal winners. @holidayhousepeachtree, #The Polar Bear and the Ballerina.

Such a nice time last night @soi128 Original Art Show. #oa2025, loved seeing @cgesperanza's beautiful artwork next to mine as well as connecting with old friends. Congrats to all the medal winners. @holidayhousepeachtree, #The Polar Bear and the Ballerina.

Such a nice time last night @soi128 Original Art Show. #oa2025, loved seeing @cgesperanza's beautiful artwork next to mine as well as connecting with old friends. Congrats to all the medal winners. @holidayhousepeachtree, #The Polar Bear and the Ballerina.

Such a nice time last night @soi128 Original Art Show. #oa2025, loved seeing @cgesperanza's beautiful artwork next to mine as well as connecting with old friends. Congrats to all the medal winners. @holidayhousepeachtree, #The Polar Bear and the Ballerina.

Such a nice time last night @soi128 Original Art Show. #oa2025, loved seeing @cgesperanza's beautiful artwork next to mine as well as connecting with old friends. Congrats to all the medal winners. @holidayhousepeachtree, #The Polar Bear and the Ballerina.

Such a nice time last night @soi128 Original Art Show. #oa2025, loved seeing @cgesperanza's beautiful artwork next to mine as well as connecting with old friends. Congrats to all the medal winners. @holidayhousepeachtree, #The Polar Bear and the Ballerina.

Such a nice time last night @soi128 Original Art Show. #oa2025, loved seeing @cgesperanza's beautiful artwork next to mine as well as connecting with old friends. Congrats to all the medal winners. @holidayhousepeachtree, #The Polar Bear and the Ballerina.

Saw an amazing show with master musician @omarsosamusic and Quarteto Americano Saturday night @njpac, still processing.

Saw an amazing show with master musician @omarsosamusic and Quarteto Americano Saturday night @njpac, still processing.

Saw an amazing show with master musician @omarsosamusic and Quarteto Americano Saturday night @njpac, still processing.

Saw an amazing show with master musician @omarsosamusic and Quarteto Americano Saturday night @njpac, still processing.

Great time @hoh_mcbf on Saturday, met the amazing authors @fidgets.and.fries, and @studioroxas and caught up with old friends including @olugbemisolarhudayperkovich @holidayhousepeachtree

Great time @hoh_mcbf on Saturday, met the amazing authors @fidgets.and.fries, and @studioroxas and caught up with old friends including @olugbemisolarhudayperkovich @holidayhousepeachtree

Great time @hoh_mcbf on Saturday, met the amazing authors @fidgets.and.fries, and @studioroxas and caught up with old friends including @olugbemisolarhudayperkovich @holidayhousepeachtree

Great time @hoh_mcbf on Saturday, met the amazing authors @fidgets.and.fries, and @studioroxas and caught up with old friends including @olugbemisolarhudayperkovich @holidayhousepeachtree

What an amazing time we all had @bankstreetgse Bookfest yesterday.
Shared a panel with my awesome former student @cgesperanza, and @armyvetfive, @jason_douglas_griffin, @tracintodd, moderated by the great @lclineransome. I also had the honor of meeting @soniammanzano from Sesame Street. Great day all around. @holidayhousepeachtree, @fit_iim, @fit_artdesign.

What an amazing time we all had @bankstreetgse Bookfest yesterday.
Shared a panel with my awesome former student @cgesperanza, and @armyvetfive, @jason_douglas_griffin, @tracintodd, moderated by the great @lclineransome. I also had the honor of meeting @soniammanzano from Sesame Street. Great day all around. @holidayhousepeachtree, @fit_iim, @fit_artdesign.

What an amazing time we all had @bankstreetgse Bookfest yesterday.
Shared a panel with my awesome former student @cgesperanza, and @armyvetfive, @jason_douglas_griffin, @tracintodd, moderated by the great @lclineransome. I also had the honor of meeting @soniammanzano from Sesame Street. Great day all around. @holidayhousepeachtree, @fit_iim, @fit_artdesign.

What an amazing time we all had @bankstreetgse Bookfest yesterday.
Shared a panel with my awesome former student @cgesperanza, and @armyvetfive, @jason_douglas_griffin, @tracintodd, moderated by the great @lclineransome. I also had the honor of meeting @soniammanzano from Sesame Street. Great day all around. @holidayhousepeachtree, @fit_iim, @fit_artdesign.

What an amazing time we all had @bankstreetgse Bookfest yesterday.
Shared a panel with my awesome former student @cgesperanza, and @armyvetfive, @jason_douglas_griffin, @tracintodd, moderated by the great @lclineransome. I also had the honor of meeting @soniammanzano from Sesame Street. Great day all around. @holidayhousepeachtree, @fit_iim, @fit_artdesign.

What an amazing time we all had @bankstreetgse Bookfest yesterday.
Shared a panel with my awesome former student @cgesperanza, and @armyvetfive, @jason_douglas_griffin, @tracintodd, moderated by the great @lclineransome. I also had the honor of meeting @soniammanzano from Sesame Street. Great day all around. @holidayhousepeachtree, @fit_iim, @fit_artdesign.

What an amazing time we all had @bankstreetgse Bookfest yesterday.
Shared a panel with my awesome former student @cgesperanza, and @armyvetfive, @jason_douglas_griffin, @tracintodd, moderated by the great @lclineransome. I also had the honor of meeting @soniammanzano from Sesame Street. Great day all around. @holidayhousepeachtree, @fit_iim, @fit_artdesign.

What an amazing time we all had @bankstreetgse Bookfest yesterday.
Shared a panel with my awesome former student @cgesperanza, and @armyvetfive, @jason_douglas_griffin, @tracintodd, moderated by the great @lclineransome. I also had the honor of meeting @soniammanzano from Sesame Street. Great day all around. @holidayhousepeachtree, @fit_iim, @fit_artdesign.

Had a wonderful yesterday participating in The All-Star Picture Book Bonanza @booksofwonder yesterday with @paulozelinsky, @chris.raschka and Betsy Lewin.
Signed Copies of THE POLAR BEAR and the BALLERINA are now available at Books of Wonder, 42 West 17th St. NYC. Thank you to all the folks that stopped in.

Had a wonderful yesterday participating in The All-Star Picture Book Bonanza @booksofwonder yesterday with @paulozelinsky, @chris.raschka and Betsy Lewin.
Signed Copies of THE POLAR BEAR and the BALLERINA are now available at Books of Wonder, 42 West 17th St. NYC. Thank you to all the folks that stopped in.

Had a wonderful yesterday participating in The All-Star Picture Book Bonanza @booksofwonder yesterday with @paulozelinsky, @chris.raschka and Betsy Lewin.
Signed Copies of THE POLAR BEAR and the BALLERINA are now available at Books of Wonder, 42 West 17th St. NYC. Thank you to all the folks that stopped in.

Had a wonderful yesterday participating in The All-Star Picture Book Bonanza @booksofwonder yesterday with @paulozelinsky, @chris.raschka and Betsy Lewin.
Signed Copies of THE POLAR BEAR and the BALLERINA are now available at Books of Wonder, 42 West 17th St. NYC. Thank you to all the folks that stopped in.

Had a wonderful yesterday participating in The All-Star Picture Book Bonanza @booksofwonder yesterday with @paulozelinsky, @chris.raschka and Betsy Lewin.
Signed Copies of THE POLAR BEAR and the BALLERINA are now available at Books of Wonder, 42 West 17th St. NYC. Thank you to all the folks that stopped in.

Later today @booksofwonder.
RSVP here: https://booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcoming/all-star-picture-book-bonanza
@holidayhousepeachtree, @acm_kidsandillo