#puertoricancharacter

[amparoortiz]

current obsession: this lovely post over at @socialdistancebookfest! check out more details about the festival and the panel I’ll be attending below! ✨ Posted @withregram • @socialdistancebookfest With a combination of How to Train Your Dragon and Quidditch Through the Ages, you'll want to covet this book like a dragon gravitates towards treasure. In a contemporary world, dragons and riders compete in an international sports tournament. Lana Torres prefers dragons to people. She's prepared to fight for Puerto Rico against sixteen countries in the Blazewrath World Cup, a tournament where dragons and their riders fight for glory. Lana is given a chance to be in the tournament. But what she comes to realize is that Blazewrath's superstar teamed up with the Sire, a legendary cursed dragon. They're burning down dragon sanctuaries around the world until the tournament is cancelled. To be there for her nation's glory, Lana must solve an international conspiracy that burns more deadly possibilities than her own beloved sport. Blazewrath Games releases October 6th from Page Street Kids! -------------------------------------------------------- We're so happy to say that Amparo Ortiz will be on a panel for the Social Distance Book Fest. Navigating Latinx Identity in Fantasy. The panel takes place on April 25th at 3 pm PST/6 pm EST. The host is @paolaguerrerawr and will be on her YouTube channel. All panels are available to watch afterwards if you can't make it. And remember to send us your questions for the authors! ---------------------------------------------------------- #amparoortiz #blazewrathgames #puertoricanauthor #puertoricancharacter #latinxbookstagram #latinxfantasy #latinxauthors #latinxbooks #weneeddiversebooks #diversereads #yafantasybooks #yaauthorsofinstagram #yabooks #contemporaryfantasybooks #fantasyauthors #fantasy #authorsofinstagram #bookflatlay #booksofinstagram #bookfest #bookcommunity #bookish #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #socialdistancebookfest https://www.instagram.com/p/B_GSrGpgWkr/?igshid=1p1b5l71l46sl

[thelearningcurv]

It's always a wonderful feeling when you do something for someone else and they are happy with your efforts. These people seemed to be quite happy to see something in pop culture that was available to them that gave them #AReasontoSmile! . . . My story isn't the most #PuertoRican storyline the world, but it is a wholesome story celebrating the wonderful world we live in. It just happens to star a #PuertoRicanCharacter. Theres something special about that, as we are rarely included in the regular stories that we see in pop culture. I've changed that somewhat, and will continue to do what I can to make this continue. Those of you who have bought my series, shared the content on social media, or with your personal circles, you have helped to get the ball rolling and change the conversation about Puerto Ricans. It's a slow going process but sometimes all we can do is put one foot in front of the other. We'll eventually get there. Together! . . . #ChicagoComicsandEntertainmentExpo ##c2e2 #c2e22020 #c2e220 #comiccon #AReasontoSmileSeries #childrensbook #childrensbooks #childrensbookseries #graphicnovel #graphicnovels #graphicnovelseries #comicbook #comics #comicbooks #comicbookseries #comicbookart #childrensbookart #selfpublished #selfpublishing #puertoricancharacter #authorsofinstagram #artistsofinstagram #read #readmorebooks #readtoyourkids #JavierCruzWinnik https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Nl8Q1hkLc/?igshid=1mn20z51km6tl

[thelearningcurv]

As this upcoming week approaches, I am thinking about the art I am going to create. I'm excited and ready to make it happen! Ready to ride out with me? . . . This is #LuizaBrillante, star of the #AReasontoSmileSeries that created (see more at @AReasontoSmileBooks) 6 years ago. She is such a joy to draw and because of her, I am a much better illustrator and story teller! . . . #originalcharacter #oc #puertoricancharacter #boriquacharacter #boricuacharacter #bori #puertorican #puertoricanart #boriquaart #boricuaart #littlegirl #femalecharacter #strongfemalelead #elcoqui #coqui #soldejayuya #comic #comiccharacter #comicbookcharacter #graphicnovel #graphicnovels #picturebook #picturebooks #picturebookart #comicart #comicartist #PuertoRicanArtist #JavierCruzWinnik https://www.instagram.com/p/B8gzcRBlbx6/?igshid=10nm84bm7kajd

[thelearningcurv]

Some extremely cool moments happened this weekend. This woman in the first picture bought 2 hardcovers and decided to give her free poster to the group of children that were in line after her. The father of the child in the next picture bought #AReasontoSmileMakingFriends last year and wanted the next book in the series! The woman with the open jacket was wearing the tshirt I had a hand in helping create, supporting #LaHijasDeLaCrisis in #PuertoRico, showing how unified Puerto Ricans are! The woman after her bought the posters of my pages that I did for #Puert RicoStrong since she already owns the book, showing her support for the artists along with the people! The little girl was cosplaying a #PuertoRicanCharacter named #LaBorinquena and remembered buying book 1 last year! Everyone else are friends , family and artists I've admired through the year. When I say I feel supported, this is why! Thank you all for seeing the beauty of #AReasontoSmile and putting your love behind it! . . . bookseries #childrensbookseries #comicbookseries #comicseries #comicsforkids #comicbooks #comicbookseries #childrensbooks #graphicnovels #graphicnovelseries #picturebooks #boardbook #boardbooks #picturebook #picturebooks #books #booksforbabies #booksforkids #booksforteenagers #BlackComicbookFestNYC #blackcomiccon #shomcom2020 #PuertoRican #PuertoRicanAuthor #PuertoRicanIllustrator #JavierCruzWinnik https://www.instagram.com/p/B7lJFT6hENu/?igshid=rntw4qejuk7h

[thelearningcurv]

I'm proud to announce that my cover for #AReasontoSmile v.2 is now framed and will exhibit at the 14st Y on 1st ave. tomorrow evening until September alongside v.1!!! I saved up and was finally able to afford the framing job. I will now have 2 larger pieces of artwork professionally framed that can be exhibited in a gallery space! I can't wait to pick it up today to bring it to be hung!!! #illustration #fineart #comicart #childrensbookart #lineart #art #drawing #perspectivedrawing #subway #peopleinnyc #diversity #diversitymatters #meltingpot #citylife #childrensbookseries #graphicnovelseries #comicbookseries #yo #kidlit #14stY #educationalalliance #morningcommute #nycart #thebigapple #nycartists #puertoricancharacter #puertoricanartists #JavierCruzWinnik

[thelearningcurv]

I wanted to try my hand at creating #AReasontoSmile #FacebookStickers and these are the #expressions I came up with. If you're looking for a challenge as an artist, this is a great way to see what you're comfortable with, what you need to work on, and where you stand. Drawing the same character over and over again isn't easy for many of us, so engaging in this challenge will build your skill set and set you on your next journey as an artist! . Feel free to download these and use them as image attachments in your social media conversations =] . #LuizaBrillante #PuertoRican #PuertoRicanGirl #PuertoRicanCharacter #Boriqua #Boricua #Taino #TainoCharacter #Latino #Latina #Latinx #LatinoCharacter #LatinxCharacter #strongfemalelead #personlity #childrensbookcharacter #comicboookcharacter #kidlit #kickstarter #selfpublished #selfpublishing #JavierCruzWinnik

[thelearningcurv]

I have my newest stock of #AReasontoSmile v.1 & 2 for my next 3 events, @boston_comic_con, @Nyuvau_spiritual_artists in Brooklyn tomorrow, & #EastHamptonComicExtravaganza on Sunday!!! Inching ever closer to 2100 copies sold for both books! Have you received your copy of the books yet? #selfpublishing #publisher #childrensbookseries #graphicnovelseries #comicbookseries #childrensbooks #graphicnovels #comicbooks #kickstarter #kickstarterfunded #strongfemalelead #PuertoRicanCharacter #PuertoRicanGirl #PuertoRican #Boriqua #Boricua #Taino #tainocharacter #Luiza #LuizaBrillante #kidlit #childrensliterature #schoolbooks #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #JavierCruzWinnik

[thelearningcurv]

Heading to #MOCCA today? Make sure you stop by table A105 and find #AReasontoSmile vol.1 & 2! This series about a little girl who uses her creativity and imagination to help people is bound to bring a smile to your face! All written and illustrated by yours truly =] #selfpublishing #selfpublished #kickstarterfunded #kickstarter #childrensbooks #childrensbookseries #graphicnovelseries #graphicnovels #comicbookseries #comicbooks #comics #comicseries #independentcomic #indiecomics #undergroundcomic #mainstreamcomic #PuertoRican #PuertoRicanGirl #puertoricancharacter #Nuyorican #boriqua #boricua #seaturtle #coqui #wearemainstream