I am so excited to host a VIRTUAL book launch with Duende District and The Word. Join me and illustrator Mariyah Rahman for a FREE read-aloud, draw-off, and Q&A session on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 6:30 pm EST / 5:30 pm CT / 4:30 pm MT / 3:30 pm PT. Please RSVP to join us for this fun event!

Join the organizers of nErD Camp PA for a FREE, virtual book discussion with the author, Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Wednesday, April 12 at 6 PM EST / 5 PM CT / 4 PM MT / 3 PM PT. When you RSVP for the event, you can enter any questions you have in the registration form. I would love to hear from you and answer any questions you have.

Join me for the Plátanos Are Love Philly Book Launch Fiesta at Julia De Burgos' Bookstore located at 2600 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133 on April 15 from 10 am-12 pm.

The event is FREE. It includes a book reading, a Q&A session, and a book signing. We will also enjoy tostones, maduros and CAKE.

Thank you to our sponsors: Taller Puertoriqueño and PHL Latin American Book Fair.

Students must be able to see themselves in what they read. That’s why Start Lighthouse brings nationally recognized and award-winning BIPOC authors and illustrators into schools for extended, immersive experiences.

The event is private but you can support Bronx readers by purchasing a book that will be DONATED to them so they can build their home library.

Author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris will share her book Platanos Are Love, a delicious picture book about the ways plantains shape Latinx culture, community, and family, told through a young girl’s experiences in the kitchen with her abuela.

All attendees will receive a FREE copy of the book.

See you on Thursday, April 20 at 10:00 am at Southeast Anchor Library located at 3601 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224.

Join me for a read-aloud, discussion, fun kid-friendly activities, and a signing at Bird In Hand Bookstore on Saturday, April 22nd at 8:30 am. The address is 11 E 33rd St, Baltimore, MD 21218.

Join us for a FREE reading, kid’s activity, and book signing on Saturday, April 22 at 11 AM at Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse located at 3128 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA.

Join me for a read-aloud, discussion, fun kid-friendly activities, and a signing in collaboration with Cafe Con Libros and Lola & tots on Saturday, April 29 from 2:30 pm-3:30 pm. Sales from tickets will be donated to Lola & Tots. The address is 1109 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Come out and support me and Cafe Con Libros an Intersectional Feminist Bookstore that values family, accountability, equity, authenticity, joy, and solidarity.

Join us at Children’s Book World for a FREE Special Event with author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris.

See you at 17 Haverford Station Rd., Haverford, PA 19041 on May 6 at 10:30 am to celebrate Plátanos Are Love with an interactive storytime!

I will read aloud and engage listeners to join in the fun! I will gladly sign and personalize my book for you. Recommended ages: 4 – 8.

Join us for some quality time with Mom, complete with a special storytime reading of Plátanos Are Love and complimentary refreshments.

Author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris will give a reading of her new picturebook Plátanos are Love, perfect for kids ages 4-8 at The Lit Bar located at 131 Alexander Avenue The Bronx, NY 10454 on May 13 at 11 AM.

Join author Alyssa Reynoso Morris for a read-aloud, discussion, fun kid-friendly activities, and a signing on Saturday, May 20 at 12 PM at Alianza Dominican Cultural Center in Washington Heights at 530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032, USA. Kids will have the opportunity to act out story scenes and get FREE coloring pages.

This event is a $5 suggested donation ticket. Please register in advance.

This event is in collaboration with Dominican Writers Association, Catholic Charities, and Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center.

Join me the author of Platanos Are Love for a Storytime and Book Signing at Barnes and Noble on May 27th. I will be there from 10 AM to 12 PM. The Storytime will begin at 11 AM. The address is 1708 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA, 19019

This event is CLOSED to the public.

On Thursday, June 1, I will be at Sheppard Elementary in Philly. We will have an Interactive read-aloud, a Q&A session, and an opportunity for students to act out story scenes for K-4 grades.

Contact me if you would like me to come to your school.

Join us for the 6th annual Bronx Book Festival! On Thursday, June 8th we celebrate our 2nd annual Educator Day. Friday, June 9th we kickoff the festival vibes with our Bookish in the Bronx party where we will announce the 2nd Bronx Poet Laureate and our 2023 Mover & Shaker of the Year. On Saturday, June 10th we gather in-person to celebrate books and authors with live programming and giveaways at Fordham Plaza. On Sunday, June 11th, hang with us virtually via Crowdcast for more dynamic on-demand programming featuring some of your favorite authors!

Join the Free Library of Philadelphia Children’s Department (freelibraryccd), the Culinary Literacy Center (@freelibrarycook), and me at Parkway Central Library (@freelibrary) for the family Read Aloud of Plátanos Are Love! Happening on June 15th, 2023 from 3:30pm-4:30pm.

We will enjoy tostones, maduros, and mangú prepared by Chef Genevieve Guastella, along with fun activities and a book reading and signing. The first 30 families will receive a complimentary copy of the book.

📍At the Culinary Literacy Center, 4th floor, Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia 19103

No registration is required.

Join me for an interactive storytime of Platanos Are Love, Q&A session, fun activity, and book signing at Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library located at 1001 Powell St., Norristown, PA 19401 on Wednesday, JUNE 21 at 2 PM EST. This event is open to the public. Three (3) attendees will win a free copy of Platanos Are Love.

Registration is not required. FREE EVENT.

Join me for a reading at Bellevue Hospital Center located at 27th St and First Avenue.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR HISPANIC FIESTA – PART OF OUR ANNUAL CULTURAL EVENTS SERIES!

I will be available for a book signing at the Taller PR and Julia De Burgos’ Bookstore table at the Hispanic Fiesta in Philly on Sunday, June 25 at Penn’s Landing. More details coming soon.

The Hispanic Fiesta takes place annually as a part of the PECO Multicultural Series and Wawa Welcome America, full of culture – a true #LatinoWeekendExperience! This event features entertainment and will include many local vendors offering you Latino flair in food, music, clothing, and much more.

Hola Mi Gente – Hello my peeps!!! In honor of PRIDE month, I hope you will be able to join this Cafecito on Monday, June 26 with Alyssa Reynoso–Morris, the author of Platanos Are Love and The Bronx Is My Home.

This event is a private event for employees.

Please contact me if your company or Employee Resource Group (ERG) is looking for an engaging and inspiring speaker.

I LOVE school visits. I am so excited to visit the South Bronx Academy for Applied Media in the BRONX to read my book and for a workshop on DISCOVER YOUR MAGIC with middle school students.

This event is a private event at a school with the nonprofit Start Lighthouse.

Please contact me if your school seeks an engaging and inspiring speaker.

Join me at the Amigahood. I will dive into my journey to getting published, share mentorship programs I applied to, how I got my literary agent and more. Bring your questions and be ready to take notes.

This event is a private event. It is FREE to We All Grow Latina members. Join the Amigahood for more.

Celebrate the Caribbean with the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival and the Brooklyn Children’s Museum located at 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213, on August 5th. Many authors will be reading their books. I will read Platanos Are Love at 2 PM.

Are you hosting a festival and want to make it unforgettable? Bring me in for an author chat and read-aloud.

Join me for an interactive reading of PLATANOS ARE LOVE and a discussion about the importance of reading diverse books to kids. Let’s talk about cognitive development, social-emotional learning, and more.

This event is a private event with Room to Grow staff and program participants.

Please get in touch with me if your company or Employee Resource Group (ERG) is looking for an engaging and inspiring speaker.

Yerrr, calling all food lovers and parents! Join us on Saturday, August 26th at 2:30 PM at the Bronx Night Market at Fordham Plaza for a FREE storytime reading & food demonstration at the Bronx Night Market featuring Luz Maria Mack (The Secret of the Plátano) and Alyssa Reynoso-Morris (Plátano are Love)! We'll be raffling off giveaways of the featured books (one per family) to those who RSVP and while supplies last. Don't miss this one of a kind storytime event in the Boogie Down Bronx!

Wednesday, October 24 from 3:30-4:30 PM, stop by Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library located at 2147 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462.

Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library in a discussion with Bronx author and motivational speaker Alyssa Reynoso Morris , as she comes to talk about her latest children's books, Plátanos Are Love and The Bronx Is My Home!

Join Bronx Bound Books on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 at 11 AM for an exciting in-person event at The Mall at Bay Plaza, 200 Baychester Ave, Bronx, NY 10475! Our kiosk is located on the 3rd floor, right outside of the food court.

We are thrilled to have Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, a talented children's book author, joining us for a book signing. Come and meet Alyssa as she shares her wonderful stories and signs copies of her books: The Bronx Is My Home and Platanos Are Love. Both will be on sale. We welcome everyone!

Join us this Fall for Authors & Writers Out Loud Event Series! Listen to best-selling authors & writers discuss and sign their books!

Dates: October 28th, 2023

Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm (I will share THE BRONX IS MY HOME at 2 PM)

Location: One Fordham Plaza, Bronx, NY 10458

FREE copies of THE BRONX IS MY HOME will be available on a first come, first service basis because of the generosity of our amazing sponsors.

📚 ¡Oye, mi gente! 🇩🇴 ¡Prepárense para explorar "The Bronx is My Home" de Alyssa Reynoso Morris, bellamente ilustrado por Kim Holt! Bienvenidos al Bronx, donde las bodegas son el latido, las empanadas son el snack oficial, y el Siwanoy Trail tiene pájaros que cantan bachata. Únete a Santiago y Mami en una aventura por el querido condado. Desde el cafecito mañanero hasta los cannolis en Arthur Avenue al atardecer, ¡este libro es una carta de amor al Bronx! ¡Traigan a la familia y hagan recuerdos! 🌆 *Libros estarán a la venta

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📚 Hey, mi gente! 🇩🇴 Get ready to explore "The Bronx is My Home" by Alyssa Reynoso Morris, beautifully illustrated by Kim Holt! Welcome to The Bronx, where bodegas are the heartbeat, empanadas are the official snack, and the Siwanoy Trail has colorful birds that sing bachata tunes. Join Santiago and Mami on an adventure through the beloved borough. From morning cafecito to evening cannolis on Arthur Avenue, this book is a love letter to the Bronx! Bring the familia and make some memories! 🌆📖 *Books will be for sale!

See you on October 29th at 1PM EST at Books of Wonder located at 42 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011.

Virtual Author Talk at Queens Central Library. This event is not open to the public. It is an event in partnership with the Queens Central Library and schools in Queens.

I will read THE BRONX IS MY HOME and PLATANOS ARE LOVE in Barnes and Noble Philly located at 1708 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA, 19019 on Saturday, November 11 at 11:00 AM.

THE BRONX IS MY HOME School Visit at PS 5 in partnership with Start Lighthouse.

If you would like me to visit your school please contact me. I would love to meet your students.