Children's book author. UP AND ADAM (2022, Kids Can Press), ABUELA'S LETTER (2024, Magination Press) & ISABEL'S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE (2025, Magination Press). Baker. Tea Lover. Knitter. #12x12 #SCBWIhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbiezapata.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbiezapata.bsky.social/post/3m2w6xdyiqc2e12 x 12 has been such a wonderful group to help me reach my writing goals! [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Oct 2025 12:32 +0000at://did:plc:mdvy5xsikluebx4cm7plrcvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2w6xdyiqc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/debbiezapata.bsky.social/post/3m2m2lztvqs2b✨📚Now available wherever books are sold. Join the fiesta! 🎉✨07 Oct 2025 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:mdvy5xsikluebx4cm7plrcvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2m2lztvqs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbiezapata.bsky.social/post/3m2aip5mdtk22So honored for this lovely review of ISABEL'S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE from Kirkus. Releasing next week! https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/debbie-zapata/isabels-birthday-surprise/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNLzUpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5WDE1NnlFSm9KdkRXV3JkAR4qod2Z0hc_QJYDm_CJwxzTkff3H_dMJAe_M-S6p2W8TPzDD2GFAYFoHeF3Qg_aem_97Y-gESCMSccW9OYI8Zs1w02 Oct 2025 21:28 +0000at://did:plc:mdvy5xsikluebx4cm7plrcvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2aip5mdtk22https://bsky.app/profile/debbiezapata.bsky.social/post/3lztmf6zmuk2qSo honored for this great review of my next picture book, which releases on October 7th!27 Sep 2025 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:mdvy5xsikluebx4cm7plrcvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lztmf6zmuk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbiezapata.bsky.social/post/3lobgra62sk2m🎉🎂 UP AND ADAM turns 3 today! 🐾☀️ Grateful to every reader who has cheered on Adam and his pup as they help their community after the big storm. 🌈 Check it out from your local library... Your support keeps their message of kindness, inclusion, and community going strong. Thanks Kids Can Press! 💛💙03 May 2025 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:mdvy5xsikluebx4cm7plrcvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lobgra62sk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbiezapata.bsky.social/post/3lj3yzbknek2u📚✨ COVER REVEAL! ✨📚 This story, inspired by my beloved Aunt Lupe, is filled with love, family, and a bit of birthday magic. 💖 Beautifully illustrated by Gabriella Galvez and published by Magination Press, this special book arrives on October 7, 2025! 🎁 Preorder now wherever books are sold. 📖26 Feb 2025 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:mdvy5xsikluebx4cm7plrcvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj3yzbknek2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbiezapata.bsky.social/post/3lhksfj4txs2c🎉 Isabel's Birthday Surprise—published by @maginationpress and beautifully illustrated by Gabriella Galvez—is coming to bookstores, libraries, and schools in 2025! 📚✨ This story is inspired by a real-life experience of my Tía Lupe, and I can't wait for you all to read it! 💛🎂07 Feb 2025 04:49 +0000at://did:plc:mdvy5xsikluebx4cm7plrcvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhksfj4txs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/debbiezapata.bsky.social/post/3lfx4gdrizk2m https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/96867-children-s-lit-community-hosts-fundraisers-and-book-drives-for-l-a-wildfire-relief.html?oly_enc_id=3803J3414278C3H17 Jan 2025 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:mdvy5xsikluebx4cm7plrcvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfx4gdrizk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbiezapata.bsky.social/post/3lbug3j4v4s2xI'm grateful and honored to announce that ABUELA'S LETTER has received the NCTE Charlotte Huck Recommended Award! 🏆 A heartfelt thanks to the educators, readers, and everyone who’s supported this journey. I’m excited to continue sharing this story and its message of love and connection. 💌26 Nov 2024 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:mdvy5xsikluebx4cm7plrcvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbug3j4v4s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbiezapata.bsky.social/post/3la54qovpj42zProud to introduce my incredible client, Baxter Wilson-Rul! 📖💙 He is an autistic and nonverbal author. This heartfelt story not only shows the beauty and challenges of nonspeaking autism but also reminds us of the universal desire to be understood. ✨ #Neurodiversity #AutismAwareness #InclusiveBooks04 Nov 2024 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:mdvy5xsikluebx4cm7plrcvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3la54qovpj42zhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbiezapata.bsky.social/post/3l7tay3iyac2jI can't believe it's already Halloween! The rest of 2024 is going to fly by.31 Oct 2024 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:mdvy5xsikluebx4cm7plrcvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3l7tay3iyac2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbiezapata.bsky.social/post/3l6zofkgxs62fFantastic book launch event for my newest picture book, ABUELA'S LETTER (illustrated by Alejandra Ruiz and published by Magination Press). Alejandra zoomed in from Colombia, and it was amazing to learn more about her process. Thanks to Book People for making this possible!21 Oct 2024 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:mdvy5xsikluebx4cm7plrcvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3l6zofkgxs62fhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbiezapata.bsky.social/post/3l6khuwu56v2qI am so grateful for the entire team that made this possible from my critique partners, agent James McGowan at BookEnds, and the whole team at Magination Press. This is a book special to my heart that helps people of all ages navigate loss and grief with a sense of hope.15 Oct 2024 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:mdvy5xsikluebx4cm7plrcvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3l6khuwu56v2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbiezapata.bsky.social/post/3l5pd6nv5fd24Exciting news! My editor @MaginationPress and I were interviewed by Gayleen Rabakukk for Cynsations! We talk all things picture books--check it out: https://cynthialeitichsmith.com/2024/10/author-editor-interview-author-debbie-zapata-editor-kristine-enderle-on-addressing-tough-topics-in-picture-books/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFtCJdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXWJIH8Jj0R2WDMi0ET0S4vLTnMmyGUoFTiPmX4hnBGFIaC6f9_S790e4w_aem_4MjYAY4x_V-c0OT-vZDylw04 Oct 2024 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:mdvy5xsikluebx4cm7plrcvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3l5pd6nv5fd24