Alma Ramos-McDermott

Avid runner and reader, but not at the same time. 2019 Newbery Committee member. REFORMA National Secretary (2020-2024)

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

@staceybethr @KWindness @wearealsc Love how you celebrate with them. I was in Baltimore at the YMA's and would love to have heard their cheers piped into the auditorium. Keep up the good work teaching them about these awards.

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

@reformanational @JesusTrejo @elizakinkz I heard him speak and read from his book on Saturday and told his publisher I hoped she had sent a copy to the Belpre committee. She did!!

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

@KateMessner Well deserved! So happy for her!!

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

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[Penguin Young Readers School & Library @PenguinClass]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! MEXIKID is a 2024 Pura Belpré Illustrator Medal winner! Felicidades, Pedro Martín! #ALAYMA

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

@reformanational

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

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[Penguin Young Readers School & Library @PenguinClass]

OMG! YAY! Congratulations @jasminnemendez! ANIANA DEL MAR JUMPS IN is a Pura Belpré Author Honor Book! #ALAYMA

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

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[Ari Tison @AriTison]

So incredibly honored & grateful to the committee for selecting Saints. Mia mia! 🙏🏾

Books that have won & been finalists for the Pura Belpré have been of the most influential books in my life.

I'm so very grateful to the committee & can't wait to pay this forward 🩶

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

Best publisher EVAH! Check out their catalog. Non-fiction at its best for all levels. My students LOVE their books!

[Bellwether Media @BellwetherFlock]

Spring '24 Webinar: Learn About Our Newest Books!

Register now!
https://t.co/t3iCynWEI6

[MrDaveLopez (he/him/él) @davidlopez85]

Tune in to see the announcement of 2024 ALA Youth Media Awards tomorrow (Jan. 22) at 8 am ET/ 5 am PT. Cheer me on virtually as I join a long list of library leaders to have the privilege of announcing the Pura Belpré awards!

Tune in at https://t.co/9APe9hkNaH

[REFORMA National @reformanational]

See you all later today at Pratt Street Ale House! 🍻 #LibLearnX24!

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

Fellow REFORMAista, Elisa, is representing! She's the moderator at LibLearnX talking with author George M. Johnson about his book and Censorship. #LibLearnX24 @reformanational @REFORMAne

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

@BellwetherFlock So cute! Great seeing you guys yesterday. Will be back tomorrow.

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

@The_Pigeon Got my copy in today's mail!!

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

Passing the virtual baton from one Maria to another. Congratulations, President Maria Vega! @REFORMA_Florida @reformanational

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

Speak!!

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Today, some of the books that shaped my life—and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and ideas available to everyone.

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

@BellwetherFlock @kidsneedtoread You have always been so generous to those (including librarians) less fortunate. Thank you.

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

Here's a chance to help with the amazing work of REFORMA's Children in Crisis (CIC). Help bring books in Spanish to children on the border. Sign up for the Webinar with @EmmaOtheguy or make a donation. Everything helps! Juntos podemos! @REFORMA_Florida @Meg_Medina @MrsRafaloff

[REFORMA National @reformanational]

Join us for the opportunity to hear all about @EmmaOtheguy's new book and the importance of storytelling. All proceeds will to go towards supporting our Children in Crisis Task Force. https://t.co/S3Y5gKV7UL

@SimonKIDS @simonschuster

[Alma Ramos-McDermott @icanrunfaster]

Woot! REFORMA was in da HOUSE!

[REFORMA National @reformanational]

REFORMA at the #ALAAC23 closing session!

📸: Alma McDermott from @REFORMA_Florida & National Secretary

[MrDaveLopez (he/him/él) @davidlopez85]

Join the charge to #uniteagainstbookbans https://t.co/j1H99JGyro