Matt de la Pena
@mattdelapena
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I write books for young people.
California
Joined February 2011
We are so proud of these #Y2 children who behaved impeccably this morning when we went to see @mattdelapena & @theartoffunnews. We love their book #LastStopOnMarketStreet. Thank you @ChildrensBkShow for making sure all the children received a copy of this book to keep! #Reading
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Thoughtful and evocative depiction of the mostly sounds (and sights) of home, when it is safe and comforting and when it isn’t. Love is what brings you back together safely. Fabulous and feeling illustrations ❤️swimming dog. 5⭐️ @mattdelapena @lorenlong @DISD_Libraries #bookaday
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Need a weekend listen for you and your little one? @sljournal created a list of "10 Exemplary Audiobooks for Young Listeners," including @mattdelapena's HOME, @benfalcone's WHAT'S SCARIER THAN THUNDER, and more! Full list👇
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These audiobooks for kids, tweens, and teens offer stories of resilience, hope, and joy.
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#bookaday Home @mattdelapena @lorenlong Wow, what a beautifully illustrated bk showing how a home can be so many things until you don’t have one. It can even be “the wild world outside.”
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It’s out in the 🌎! Thanks to @edutopia for publishing my article about, “How Read-Alouds Can Encourage Student Writers”. Some of my favorite picture books are featured w/ lots of possible lessons & tips to help bring more confidence & joy to your Ss. https://t.co/FFftOuM5VC
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📣 Wolverhampton schools! Phenomenal author/illustrator duo, @mattdelapena & Christian Robinson are coming all the way from California on 29 Sept to entertain you with a performance focused on the award-winning Last Stop on Market Street. Book now 👉 https://t.co/WVRSd6YKTu 📚
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My latest review in the The New York Times, where I share my thoughts on the wonderful new novel by Kate Messner. https://t.co/UXkKNTsu7L
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Through an arduous summer of hiking, 13-year-old Finn Connelly finds common ground with his late firefighter father in Kate Messner’s new verse novel.
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We can't wait to welcome @mattdelapena @EarlyTrain @owensheers @catwrote @rebecca_cobb @catherinerayner @whatSFSaid @frankcottrell_b @MichaelRosenYes and more brilliant authors and illustrators to a venue near you! 🎉
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I'm a little late to this party, but I loved HOME, so I picked up a copy of LOVE--also by the amazing duo of @lorenlong & @mattdelapena. These gorgeous picture books are everything good about the world. Perfect gifts for new parents or elementary classrooms. Loved them both.
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Reading THE MESSAGE by @TaNehisiCoats and his emphasis on "a world made clear" brings to mind @KateDiCamillo's beautiful letter to @mattdelapena: if you love the world, you tell the truth about it. Story is my love language. ❤️
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I'm elated that a number of books featured in Kirkus' "Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far)" will ALSO be featured in my new teacher professional book published by @schoolrubric. Check out some of the titles that allow ALL students to be seen. https://t.co/JUaLGHP8Kg
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What a whirlwind! Two weeks on the road presenting HOME with @lorenlong -- we loved every school and every reader we met along the way!
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@mattdelapena Catch me at the alma mater. I’ll be speaking about my first book, “Hidden Parts.” It’s a pretty good book…you know, for a BIPOC woman first generation immigrant scholar-poet. Also I have a podcast. It’s unrelated. @sdsumfa @sdsuecl @SDSU
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“Real-world impact has come much faster with AI than it did with mobile.” -Mike Krieger AI is already changing budgets, workflows, and P&Ls. We sat with @mikeyk, CPO at Anthropic. Here’s what he told me: • How AI is driving revenue today • Sonnet 4.5: Opus-level brains at
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CJ wondered how his Nana found beauty where he had never even thought to look ❤️ @theartoffunnews @mattdelapena
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When @mattdelapena & @lorenlong share the process of putting text & art together w/students. Students left inspired to write & draw more to share their story of #Home @AldineEsl @Aldine_Bil_ESL @DanyaMartinez15 @coboslily @MrCarmona2016 @slflores77338 @ElyGdy @GomezTempleton
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What an amazing opportunity for our OWDL students! 😍📚🤓Thank you @BlueWillowBooks for this fantastic collaboration! ❤️💙#AldineImpact @mattdelapena @lorenlong @drgoffney @DrFavy
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What a privilege to learn about the meticulous process in refining their craft from📝 author and illustrator 🎨@mattdelapena and @lorenlong. Their insightful discussion provided valuable inspiration for our students. @AldineISD @AldineEsl @Aldine_Bil_ESL @delgadong94
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@AldineISD had the privilege of hosting the book launch for @mattdelapena and @lorenlong new book, Home. Our students were thrilled to hear their personal stories and the process of writing and illustrating a book. @delgadong94 @BlueWillowBooks @AldineEsl
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Happy #BookBirthday to HOME (& the Spanish edition, HOGAR)! A deeply moving ode to the places we feel safe, loved, and true to ourselves—wherever they might be from the award-winning team that brought you LOVE, @mattdelapena & @lorenlong ⭐️"Simply divine.” — @KirkusReviews
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Happy #BookBirthday to Home by @mattdelapena & illustrated by @lorenlong From the powerhouse duo behind Love, comes a deeply moving ode to the places we feel safe, loved, and true to ourselves—wherever they might be. Available in Spanish! Ages 4-8. ➡️ https://t.co/nfHhuws6r5
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