Author of WHEN LOLA VISITS, A SWEET NEW YEAR FOR REN, MARIBEL’S YEAR • SLP, Photographer, Writer • Find me here: instagram.com/averyandaugust…

Joined April 2007
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Michelle Sterling retweeted
Food helps Maribel find her footing in the United States while also staying connected to her identity as a Filipina in Maribel's Year by @averyaugustine_ and Sarah Gonzales. Read more about this Filipino American picturebook in #WOWReview! wowlit.org/on-line-publicati…
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Thank you so much, @kmoorebooks!!! 🥰🥰
MARIBEL’S YEAR by @averyaugustine_ @sgonzalesart a beautiful book! It perfectly captures the big feelings of things new, memories & people missed, & the magical moments of soaking in the new, & honors the time it takes for a place to truly feel like home❤️✨ Stunning #pb!🎉🎉
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Michelle Sterling retweeted
TODAY IS THE DAY! “I WANT TO BE SPAGHETTI!” IS OUT!!! @theforestmori AND I CANT BELIEVE IT!
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Today's storytime with cousins was so cute! The grown ups and the little ones loved the books I read to them. @averyaugustine_ @sgonzalesart @sophialeewrites @lynnorbontigao
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Michelle Sterling retweeted
Get a peak into @sgonzalesart's artistic process and @averyaugustine_ 's inspiration behind their new picture book, Maribel's Year! ❄️🌷☀️🍂fal.cn/3yctY
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Michelle Sterling retweeted
Looking for children's books about the immigrant experience? New titles by @ErikaDraws, @JohnAgard1, @LawrencePatrice, @Succreart, @averyaugustine_, @sgonzalesart, and others approach the subject in a fresh way. bit.ly/3LVmhfm #ImmigrantStories

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Michelle Sterling retweeted
Check out these recent releases from creators of Filipinx Heritage! And show your support by following the creators tagged in the thread! #filtheshelves #AAPIHeritageMonth #AANHPIHeritageMonth #AANHPI #ANHPI #AAPI
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Thank you so much, @areaderlymom @BookRiot!!!! 💛
I'm excited to share my reviews of 12 amazing new children's books releasing this month! @BookRiot @meganprmadison @JessicaEarlyLit @penguinkids @jacquillo_ @Scholastic @JessieSima @SimonKIDS @averyaugustine_ @sgonzalesart @HarperChildrens @KTegenBooks bookriot.com/new-childrens-b…
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Baking up a little something special for the upcoming release of Maribel’s Year! May 9! 👩🏻‍🍳 There’s a preview of the beautiful interiors by @sgonzalesart in this reel! 🍊🍪 📚 instagram.com/reel/CrwuQ9wJL… @helloomabel @AndreaAgency @AllieLevick @HarperChildrens @KTegenBooks
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Michelle Sterling retweeted
❤️📚It’s National Library Week!📚❤️I’m giving away 6 copies of THIS IS A STORY by @MrSchuReads and illustrated by me. Our book celebrates libraries, librarians and the power and importance of story. RT for a chance to win a copy! I’ll select 6 winners on Tuesday 4/25 at 10pm EST
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In about two weeks, MARIBEL’S YEAR will be out on May 9! So much gratitude to everyone who has helped bring this book into the world!!! @sgonzalesart @helloomabel @andreaagency @allielevick @harperchildrens @ktegenbooks
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Thank you so much, @aartipaarti, for these lovely words about #WhenLolaVisits! 💛🍊🥧
“When Lola Visits” is a soulful children’s book that draws the connection between food, family and the traditions that link a culture from generation to generation. I LOVE this book & so will you! 📖💚#WhenLolaVisits #RisingTideTuesday 🌊
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#WhenLolaVisits has officially been out in the world for a week! Thank you to all who have supported and shared!!! I’ve loved hearing from people who have read and connected to this story that is so dear to my heart. 💛☀️🍊🥭🥧
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Michelle Sterling retweeted
24 May 2021
"Summer, for me, is like that deep breath I’ve been waiting to let out all year." -@averyaugustine_ mrschureads.blogspot.com/202…
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Thank you so much @MrSchuReads, for helping me welcome #WhenLolaVisits into the world!!! 💛🍊🥧
18 May 2021
I interviewed @averyaugustine_ on When Lola Visits' book birthday! mrschureads.blogspot.com/202…
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A fourth ⭐️ for #WhenLolaVisits!!! Thank you, BookPage! When Lola Visits is out in two days on Tuesday 5/19! Thank you to all who have preordered! Your support means so much. Thank you for supporting #diversebooks!
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A third ⭐️ from Booklist! Less than a month until #WhenLolaVisits is out! May 18! Please help me spread the word!!! Thank you!!! 💛 ✏️ Also, I’m giving away a virtual author visit! Retweet this to enter and I’ll pick a winner on Sunday 4/25 at 10pm PT.
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So wonderful to see #WhenLolaVisits in this #AAPI list by @gilcyaquino! “...every AAPI has a distinct story to tell. Here we have collected some of the year’s new and forthcoming titles that celebrate the AAPI experience, strength, and resilience no matter the circumstance."
Beyond Stereotypes: see our list of noteworthy new and forthcoming books for young readers celebrating a wide range of AAPI cultures and voices pwne.ws/3mPjveN
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