# John Parra
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John Fredy Parra Celada (born November 9, 1974 in Carepa, Antioquia) is a Colombian former professional road cyclist.
Making the World a More Beautiful Place with John Parra
In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by artist John Parra!
John Parra is an award-winning artist, illustrator, author, and educator, best known for his, Latino themed, children’s picture books. His work on, Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, was named a New York Times Best Illustrated C…
John Parra on Empowering Authors & Illustrators | This Moment Is Special | The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast
🎉 GIVEAWAY! Win a SIGNED copy of John’s upcoming picture book, This Moment Is Special: A Día de Muertos Story, publishing on July 15, 2025. (See entry steps below!)
Join us on The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast as we delve into the world of children's book illustration with John Parra, a multi-award-…
The Recipe for Author Entrepreneurship: How to Make Money as an Author | Financial Advisor & Harvard Grad, Dr. Noni Carter, CEPA
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Noni Carter—a Harvard alumna, award-winning author, PhD scholar, and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)—to explore the intersection of creativity and commerce.Dr. Carter's journey is nothing short of inspiring. She penned her debut novel, Good …
Meet StoryVerse Land’s Founder: Felicia Norfor | New Children’s Book Publisher Story
We sat down with Felicia Norfor, the founder of the Singapore-based publisher @StoryVerseLand to dive into how Storyverse began and learn about their mission to make every child the hero of their own story with customizable characters picture books. 📖Support inclusive books and get a great gift f…
Insight Pt. 1: 2025 Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run, Author John Parra
Today we’re joined by Reverend Zemoria Brandon (she/her), Administrator and Social Worker for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America – Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter (SCDAA-PDVC). Reverend Brandon is a passionate advocate for individuals and families impacted by sickle cell disease. S…
A Día de Muertos Story OUT LOUD w/ John Parra
On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud #RachelLaLoca interviews award-winning Author and Illustrator, John Parra. The two chat it up about John's newest picture book about mindfulness and the Day of the Dead. THIS MOMENT IS SPECIAL follows a boy through all the moments of the day, both large and smal…
In the Picture with John Parra
In which we talk about how John was invited to illustrate his first picture book, how the doors to his creativity were thrown wide open when he began to explore his heritage, how he decides what projects to work on, how art is his language of exploration and communication, the value of having a wor…
A Día de Muertos Story OUT LOUD w/ John Parra
On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud #RachelLaLoca interviews award-winning Author and Illustrator, John Parra. The two chat it up about John's newest picture book about mindfulness and the Day of the Dead. THIS MOMENT IS SPECIAL follows a boy through all the moments of the day, both large and small,…
Episode 9: The Magic Pod with Meera Sriram: We Are All Dumplings
In Episode 9 of The Magic Pod we sit down with Meera Sriram — engineer turned picture book author, two-time South Asia Book Award winner, and one of the most lyrical voices writing for children today.
Meera grew up in India paying to borrow books from a tiny neighborhood lending library, dreaming o…
John Parra: Culture, Art, and Kidlit
John Parra, the Award-Winning & Best-Selling Children's Book Author & Illustrator, joins Dr Shafer to discuss his incredible body of work, and his newest book, My animalitos, a Frida Kahlo story, coming out as a board book this September, as well as the critically acclaimed ¡Viva Valenzuela! and …
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