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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!

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@lorenlong
Loren Long
5 months
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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Loren Long
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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.
@MacKidsBooks
MacKids Books
17 days
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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Loren Long
18 days
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.
@IowaReading
Iowa Reading
18 days
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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Loren Long
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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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Loren Long
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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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Loren Long
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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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Loren Long
2 months
Proud to be a part of this! Thank you, @IowaReading . And @shannonmmiller is the best!.
@IowaReading
Iowa Reading
2 months
@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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Loren Long
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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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Loren Long
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RT @fccincinnati: ARE YOU KIDDING @KevinDenkey9 🚲
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Loren Long
3 months
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!.
@MelissaJMiles
Melissa J. Miles
3 months
@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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Loren Long
3 months
Looking forward to this!.
@IowaReading
Iowa Reading
3 months
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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Loren Long
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@BuckeyeKidsRead
Buckeye Book Awards 📚
3 months
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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Loren Long
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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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Loren Long
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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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Loren Long
4 months
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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Loren Long
4 months
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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Loren Long
5 months
The unpacking of HOME by @mattdelapena. Thanks, Matt!.And special thanks to Matt’s director and cinematographer. @penguinkids @PenguinClass #home.
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Matt de la Pena
5 months
HOME (illustrated by @lorenlong) drops March 11!
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Loren Long
5 months
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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Loren Long
5 months
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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Loren Long
5 months
Thanks so much, Sondra. Means a lot to me.
@Sondra_zw
Sondra Zalewski
5 months
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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