John Parra is an award-winning, best-selling artist, illustrator, author, and educator, renowned for his vibrant, culturally rich children’s picture books that celebrate Latino heritage and traditions.
John Parra
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Awesomeness!!! It’s a STARRED REVIEW from SLJ for My Animalitos: A Frida Kahlo Story, my upcoming illustrated board book with #MonicaBrownauthor. Coming this Sept 2026. northsouth.com/books/mis-an... #fridakahlo @northsouthbooks.bsky.social @slj.com
I’m grateful to share Theresa Villarreal’s thoughtful and heartfelt review of ¡Viva Valenzuela!: Fernandomania Erupts in Los Angeles. A special children's book story about Fernando Valenzuela, The Dodgers, and the amazing baseball loving Latino community. theresamariavillarreal.com/book-review-...
This Sat, May 2, come celebrate at the 15th Annual Hudson Childrens Book Festival at Columbia-Greene Community College NY from 10a -3p
I’ll be sharing my newest books, This Moment is Special: A Día de Muertos Story & ¡Viva Valenzuela! Fernandomania Erupts in Los Angeles, along w some past favorites.
An incredible SoCal book tour celebrating Viva Valenzuela! Fernandomania Erupts in Los Angeles From inspiring school visits to unforgettable special events, this trip was filled with energy, connection, & heart. Thanks to the amazing educators, students, family & friends who made this so meaningful.
Meet award-winning, bestselling illustrator John Parra at a special book reading & signing celebrating ¡Viva Valenzuela! Fernandomania Erupts in Los Angeles this week in SoCal!
Happy Book Birthday to ¡VIVA VALENZUELA! Fernandomania Erupts in Los Angeles! A picture book by @nathaliealonso.bsky.social and John Parra
(English Version) astrapublishinghouse.com/product/viva...
(Spanish Version) astrapublishinghouse.com/product/viva...
Artists & baseball fans alike, take a behind-the-scenes, picture-book-look, at time-lapse illustration from ¡Viva Valenzuela! Fernandomania Erupts in Los Angeles, by @nathaliealonso.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaXa...
Thank you to MFCC for Mexican Latin Background Music for Background Music
This Tues, Mar. 24, ¡VIVA VALENZUELA! Fernandomania Erupts in Los Angeles! hits shelves. @nathaliealonso.bsky.social
Order your English copy here: astrapublishinghouse.com/.../viva-val...
Order your Spanish copy here: astrapublishinghouse.com/.../viva-val...
#dodgers #kidlit #fernandomania
Viva Valenzuela! Fernandomania Erupts in Los Angeles, made a visit to Salón de la Fama del Beisbol Mexicano. Celebrate the legacy of Fernando Valenzuela & discover stories of legendary Latin American baseball players who helped shape the game on both sides of the border. @nathaliealonso.bsky.social
A special book review from La Prensa del Béisbol Latino A publication of the Society for American Baseball Research #SABR Latino baseball committee for our book ¡Viva Valenzuela! Fernandomania Erupts in Los Angeles.
Spring 2026 newsletter here: sabr.org/.../latino-b...
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