Loren Long
@lorenlong
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Creator of OTIS. Illustrator of Barack Obama’s picture book, OF THEE I SING, LOVE by Matt de la Peña, and others. Watch GET ROLLING WITH OTIS on AppleTV+ now!
Joined September 2009
Thanks to everyone who supported, listed, picked, and loved THE YELLOW BUS. Let’s continue to share the book and its core themes of INCLUSION, EMPATHY and SERVICE to others. Now, back to work on my next book. #inclusion #empathy #service #theyellowbus #lorenlong
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What a year! So many great memories. Thanks to everyone out there who embraced THE YELLOW BUS. Grateful Roaring Brook Press and the entire team at @MacKidsBooks, @MacKidsSL #joy #purpose #service #empathy.
It's hard to believe it's been one year since the release of @LorenLong's THE YELLOW BUS 💛 Celebrate the winding road of life with warmth, wonder, and this very special picture book 🚌
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Thanks to the special educators and readers in Iowa for enthusiastically greeting me and letting me share my life and work. I’ll think of your warmth when I’m all alone in my studio tomorrow.
Kickoff for the day-- @lorenlong shared his journey as an author and illustrator. He's "the artist in the family", starting as a youngster. ❤️ ##iareads @ILAToday @IowaASL.
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RT @IowaReading: You know who is excited about our reading conference? @lorenlong and @shannonmmiller can't wait to see you in Cedar Fall….
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RT @IowaReading: You know who is excited about our reading conference? @lorenlong and @shannonmmiller can't wait to see you in Cedar Fall….
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RT @IowaReading: You know who is excited about our reading conference? @lorenlong and @shannonmmiller can't wait to see you in Cedar Fall….
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Proud to be a part of this! Thank you, @IowaReading . And @shannonmmiller is the best!.
@lorenlong and @shannonmmiller are just two of our amazing speakers for our June 24 & 25 state reading conference! License renewal credit will be available, too! @ILAToday #iareads.
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RT @LMReadWrite: Enter my picture book giveaway for #TeacherAppreciationWeek simply by following me on Instagram. Click here and hit the "….
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This means so much to me, Melissa. Especially from a group of writers. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. My best to you and your group. And cheers to the SCBWI!.
@lorenlong We have a group that meets once a month in our SCBWI region to examine the structure of picture books to learn why they work. We finished reading this book, and we all just said, "We love this book." No one could think of anything that didn't work. It's perfection.
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Looking forward to this!.
2025 CONFERENCE UPDATE: Get ready for an exciting lineup at the 2025 Iowa Reading Conference! We are thrilled to feature three incredible storytellers who bring magic & wonder to the world of children's literature. @lorenlong , @taekeller247 and @Raul_The_Third !
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Thank you. @MacKidsSL @MacKidsBooks.
Announcing the five 2025 Buckeye Children's Book Award nominees for grades K-2! The Yellow Bus by @lorenlong #RoaringbrookPress @MacKidsBooks
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RT @mattdelapena: What a whirlwind! Two weeks on the road presenting HOME with @lorenlong -- we loved every school and every reader we met….
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RT @erindaydreams: The 2026 KID NOMINATED #CCBA picture book list is out! I ❤️ to see the books kids actually love. There are 4 here that I….
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RT @TCBRbookreview: 📚 What makes a house a HOME? Is it walls & roof, or something deeper?. Listen to this conversation with @mattdelapena &….
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RT @penguinkids: Coming Soon: Home by @mattdelapena & illustrated by @lorenlong. From the powerhouse duo behind the #1 New York Times bests….
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The unpacking of HOME by @mattdelapena. Thanks, Matt!.And special thanks to Matt’s director and cinematographer. @penguinkids @PenguinClass #home.
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The love and support for The Yellow Bus over the past year has brought me lots of joy. Now I'm hoping the Bus can send a little bit of that love back into the world--we could all use a bit more joy. @MacKidsBooks @MacKidsSL
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Very proud to share my second collaboration with @mattdelapena! HOME and the Spanish edition HOGAR publish in one month on March 11th. Preorder now. @penguinkids @PenguinClass
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Thanks so much, Sondra. Means a lot to me.
This touching story highlights the camaraderie between a school bus and her community. @lorenlong illustrations focus color only on the bus. This book feels destined to become a classic with appeal for all ages. A wonderful tale about love, devotion, and new beginnings. #PBreview
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