Alyssa in the Media & Media Kit

Press & Featured Articles

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The Highs and Lows of Being an Afro-Latina Writer in Children’s Publishing I wrote the stories I needed as a kid, I wrote the stories I felt my daughter Isabella needed and five years later, it all paid off As a children’s books author, I’ve had th
‘The Bronx is My Home’ – Author highlights borough’s culture in new children's book A Bronx-based author is highlighting Bronx culture along with iconic places in the borough with a new book. By Natalie Hernandez and Brittany Cadet A Bronx-based a
Queer Afro-Latinx and Bronx-native Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is proud of her Dominican and Puerto Rican roots and it’s through her storytelling that she’s celebrating her cultura and community. She recently published Plátanos Are Love, a children’s pictu
“Plátanos Are Love” da forma a la cultura latina
Q+A With Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Author of “Plátanos Are Love”
La receta de la abuela: “Plátanos Are Love”
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is turning the Bronx into a magical realm for children... The kids huddled around the Bronx-raised author, transfixed by the book’s brightly water-colored pages and its vibrant depictions of New York City’s northernmost borough.
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Her Debut Picture Book, ‘Plátanos Are Love,’ and the Power of Storytelling
Bronx residents get the chance to meet famous authors This is all part of The Bronx is Reading's BX Book Festival. Authors like Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, who grew up right near Fordham Plaza, are back home to share their books.
Meet Alyssa Reynoso-Morris | Author, Award-Winning Speaker, and Community Activist
National Hispanic Heritage Month: One of a kind bookstore showcase Latino stories in North Philly We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! It begins Sept. 15 and runs through October 15. Marcella Baietto takes us inside a one-of-a-kind bookstore
Review and Author Q & A: Plátanos Are Love by Alyssa Reynoso Morris; Illustrated by Mariyah Rahman—review by Tiffany Gonzalez.
Interview with Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
The resilience of our ancestors with Alyssa Reynoso-Morris author of 'Plátanos Are Love' (illustrated by Mariyah Rahman). I want kids to read Plátanos Are Love and feel love for their culture and feel loved by their resilient ancestors that overcame
Happy Book Birthday to Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month with Coquíes and Plátanos Books are an opportunity to celebrate cultures, share traditions, and travel around the world! They are also an avenue to learn a new language, share your favorite recipes, and become fa
12 Books That Capture the Essence of Summer for Latine Kids The Bronx is Reading founder Saraciea J. Fennell says wherever her family is, they'll be reading. Here are her favorite titles for the summer.
21 exciting kids books coming out in 2023 to look forward to with Motherly
20 Books From Latine Authors to Keep an Eye Out for in 2023
18 Black Latinx Authors to Keep on Your Radar
14 Caribbean Picture Books Out in 2023
I conducted a comprehensive survey of Caribbean children’s and YA writing to date, the fruit of a decade of reading. It is a literary record that has been slowly but steadily growing as more writers are granted latitude by the publishing world to pro
Plátanos Are Love by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, illus. by Mariyah Rahman. Atheneum. Apr 2023. In her picture book debut, Alyssa Reynoso-Morris serves up an eye-opening and mouth-watering ode to plantains, one of the unofficial emblems of Dominican cultu
Three Empowering Lessons Learned from Family Matriarchs - Lessons learned from family matriarchs en la cocina.
11 Latinx Pride Books to Share with The Kids In Your Life As a Queer mother, I enjoy bringing my kiddo to Pride events, including storytimes at LGBTQ+ bookstores and/or the library – and reading Latinx Pride books aloud. Growing up in a conservati
After decades of being under-represented in the industry, Hispanic/Latine authors are finally beginning to receive the recognition they deserve. This post highlights five authors who write amazing books for kids of all ages. Many of them are availabl
Imagination Soup features 20 New Picture Books, April 2023
I had a blast at the @latinbookfair !!! What do you get when you bring together Latinos/as/xs/és that LOVE reading and writing and being in community? A festival full of love, joy, and nerdy conversations. It was so great being with my people. I can'
2021 AL DÍA 40 Under Forty Honoree: Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
2021 AL DÍA 40 Under Forty Honoree: Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
Alyssa Becomes a Musa
Plátanos Are Love is featured in an article by Black Children's Books and Authors - Latinx Heritage Month: 12 Picture Books by Afro-Latinx Authors
Platanos Are Love featured in the I’m Your Neighbor Books and given 5 stars
Cover Reveal for The Bronx is My Home by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, illustrated by Kim Holt
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris receives the Young Alumni Golden Disc for Distinguish Achievement Award. It is awarded to an individual who has graduated within the last decade, in recognition of significant accomplishments and outstanding achievements in thei
Alyssa Joins KidLit In Color as an Author
Clean Drinking Water And Hope For Dominicans And Haitians
KidLit in Color is a group of traditionally published BIPOC creatives who write picture books, early readers, chapter books, and middle grade novels. We nurture, amplify diverse voices, and advocate for equitable representation in the publishing indu
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris featured in African American Literature Book Club
Alyssa is participating in the PB Rising Stars Picture Book Mentorship Program. Learn more about Alyssa, her upcoming books, and what she is looking for in a mentee.
Debut You is an interview feature on Our Stories Matter blog. Debut authors, who have released or have upcoming releases in 2023, are given six questions to answer about themselves and their book. Currently, the questions are the same for all authors
Alyssa is a 2020 Picture Book Mentee Under the Editor-Writer Mentorship Program

Speaking Engagements, Interviews, and Panels

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We Are All Cuentistas: The Power of Storytelling with Newbery and Pura Belpré Award Winning Author Donna Barba Higuera

We Are All Cuentistas: The Power of Storytelling with Newbery and Pura Belpré Award Winning Author Donna Barba Higuera

FROM MANUSCRIPT TO MARKETPLACE: Three Publishing Journeys in KidLit from Picture Book, Middle Grade, and Young Adult Authors

FROM MANUSCRIPT TO MARKETPLACE: Three Publishing Journeys in KidLit from Picture Book, Middle Grade, and Young Adult Authors

The Abington Upper School and Middle School welcomed speaker Alyssa Reynoso Morris for the yearly Evan J. Greenberg '91 Lecture. Alyssa discussed sustainability, fostering environmental stewardship, and how to make the world a better place.

The Abington Upper School and Middle School welcomed speaker Alyssa Reynoso Morris for the yearly Evan J. Greenberg '91 Lecture. Alyssa discussed sustainability, fostering environmental stewardship, and how to make the world a better place.

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris in conversation with her Editor, Jessica Anderson, from Christy Ottaviano Books, an imprint of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. During this Writing Paths Workshop, we discuss the differences between Chapter Books, Middle G

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris in conversation with her Editor, Jessica Anderson, from Christy Ottaviano Books, an imprint of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. During this Writing Paths Workshop, we discuss the differences between Chapter Books, Middle Grade, & Young Adult.

If you’re are a writer aspiring to get published, Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, author of "Plátanos are Love" and "The Bronx Is My Home" shares her journey to publication. She shares the resources she used, mentorship programs, and how she landed a literary

If you’re are a writer aspiring to get published, Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, author of "Plátanos are Love" and "The Bronx Is My Home" shares her journey to publication. She shares the resources she used, mentorship programs, and how she landed a literary agent.

Podcast Features

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Las Musas Podcast - Talking lessons, challenges, and tips for your debut year as an author

Las Musas Podcast - Talking lessons, challenges, and tips for your debut year as an author

Plátanos are love 🇩🇴 🤍 Why it’s important for books like - Plátanos Are Love - to be on bookshelves everywhere for children. So they see themselves and know they are loved, they belong, and our culture is beautiful.

Plátanos are love 🇩🇴 🤍 Why it’s important for books like - Plátanos Are Love - to be on bookshelves everywhere for children. So they see themselves and know they are loved, they belong, and our culture is beautiful.

Las Musas Debut Diaries: Picture Books Edition featuring these amazing authors: Gabriella Aldeman, Monica Mancillas, Aixa Perez-Prado, Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and Judith Valdés B.

Las Musas Debut Diaries: Picture Books Edition featuring these amazing authors: Gabriella Aldeman, Monica Mancillas, Aixa Perez-Prado, Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and Judith Valdés B.

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris. Madre dominicana, autora de libros infantiles

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris. Madre dominicana, autora de libros infantiles

On the Elevating La Cultura Podcast Alyssa Reynoso-Morris shares Latine stories through writing, so her readers can feel seen, understood, and loved.

On the Elevating La Cultura Podcast Alyssa Reynoso-Morris shares Latine stories through writing, so her readers can feel seen, understood, and loved.

Welcome to the Making Líder Moves podcast, the show that brings powerhouse Latinas together. Alyssa talks about how she cultivated a writing community, before getting three book deals.

Welcome to the Making Líder Moves podcast, the show that brings powerhouse Latinas together. Alyssa talks about how she cultivated a writing community, before getting three book deals.