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December 2023
Publishers Weekly Rights Report: THE GIVING FLOWER: THE HISTORY OF THE POINSETTIA
September 2023
Prince William Living: Ten Children’s Historical Novels Set Around the World
School Library Journal: Kids’ Books in Spanish: More Variety and Authenticity Abound
August 2023
2023 WILLA Literary Award: The Other Side of the River
June 2023
High Plains Public Radio: Mother & Daughter Perspectives of Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna
You Decide: Should I Read or Not? The Other Side of the River
Powerful Women Readers: SATURDAY MORNINGS FOR KIDS ON SATURDAY EVENING
April 2023
Becky’s Book Reviews: The Other Side of the River
Alda P. Dobbs on Mining Your Family History to Create Compelling Fiction
Shepherd Review: Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna
March 2023
Caroline Starr Rose’s Straight from the Source: Writing Historical Fiction with Alda P. Dobbs
Zarah’s Books Review of The Other Side of the River
February 2023
Noticias WINK Entrevista para el SW Florida Book Festival en Fort Meyers, Florida
DC Gomez’s Inside the Mind of Authors: Interview w/ Alda P. Dobbs
January 2023
Reseña del libro Sueños descalzos de Petra Luna de Alda Dobbs
Historical Novel Society: Review of The Other Side of the River
Carla Loves To Read: Review of BDPL and The Other Side of the River
The Story Spectator’s Top Book Picks 2022: The Other Side of the River
Notable Children’s Recordings List: The Other Side of the River
Book Q&A with Deborah Kalb: Alda P. Dobbs
December 2022
Just Get Started with Brian Ondrako (Podcast): Having the Courage to Follow Your Heart
The Brainstorm Plus’ Top Tens Historical Fiction Middle Grade Books: BDPL
Schlichenmeyer’ 2022 Book Gift Guide: The Other Side of the River
All in the Library Podcast Interview
PJ McIlvaine Review of The Other Side of the River
November 2022
Los Mejores Libros de Grado Medio de 2022: El Otro Lado del Río
Bookworm Gift Guide: Season’s Greetings 2022! The Other Side of the River
Imagination Soup: Best Middle Grade Books of 2022 (The Other Side of the River)
October 2022
Libros Infantiles – Mentor Texts to Teaching Character Arc: Sueños Descalzos de Petra Luna
Louisiana Book Festival Welcomes Young Readers
Pleasanton Express: Thousands of Miles; Close to Home
San Antonio’s Most Popular, Bestselling Books From September 2022 (The Other Side of the River)
Unsung History (Podcast): The Effects of the Mexican Revolution on Mexican Immigration to the U.S.
September 2022
Great Day Houston: Keeping Family History Alive with Alda P. Dobbs
Telemundo 60 San Antonio Spanish Interview
A Library Mama: Review of The Other Side of the River
Author Alumna Visits Harris Middle Sschool / Autora Exalumna Visita Harris Middle School
Smack Dab in the Middle Interview
Prose and Kahn: Review of The Other Side of the River
MG Book Village: Interview with Alda P. Dobbs about The Other Side of the River
Samantha M. Clark’s Book Birthday Bash of The Other Side of the River
Mary R. Lanni: Review of The Other Side of the River
Pragmatic Mom: Middle Grade Books with Refugee Themes
School Library Journal Book Mail: The Other Side of the River
Ms. Yingling Reads: Review of The Other Side of the River
Virginia McGee Butler: Review of The Other Side of the River
Latino Book Review: Review of The Other Side of the River
Telemundo Corpus Christi Interview
August 2022
37th Annual Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna
Log Cabin Library: Review of The Other Side of the River
Laura Roettiger Books: Triple MG Books Giveaway
Bargain Sleuth Book Reviews: The Other Side of the River
Minding The Middle: Book Review of BDPL
July 2022
International Literacy Association Honors BDPL
June 2022
Book Riot: 15 Wildly Interesting Historical Fiction Chapter Books
B*#$! Bookshelf Review of BDPL
May 2022
2022 Américas Award Honors BDPL
BDPL is shortlisted for the Reading the West Award – make sure you vote!
April 2022
Wonder World Book Cafe: Episode 13 BDPL
Youth Services Book Review of The Other Side of The River
Wonder World Book Cafe Podcast features Baerfoot Dreams of Petra Luna
BDPL is awarded the 2022 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People
March 2022
Youth Services STARRED REVIEW for The Other Side of the River
February 2022
January 2022
At Home: Where Life Happens, Review of BDPL
Feed Your Fiction Addiction: Bite-Sized Review of BDPL
The Miller Memo: #MustReadin 2022 1-30-22
Researching and Writing Historical Fiction with Gloria Amescua and Alda P. Dobbs
American Library Association Awards BDPL a Pura Belpré Honor
MISD Project Impact: Mentor Spotlight
Nicole M. Hewitt’s Feed Your Fiction Addiction Bite-size Review of BDPL
Prose and Kahn: Middle Grade Monday and ARC review of BDPL
Children’s Book Insider: Alda P. Dobbs on Mining Your Family History to Create Compelling Fiction
The Meridian Star: To dream of a better life by Terri Schlichenmeyer
Elizabeth Caulfield Felt: The Best Books of 2021
Jacksonville Public Library: Best Books of 2021
Caroline Starr Rose, Classroom Connections: Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna
Dallas Voice Year in Review 2021: Top Reads
December 2021
Jane Addams Peace Association selects BDPL as a FINALIST for it Children’s Book Award
Texas Standard’s Books of 2021 selects BDPL
New York Public Library: Best Books of 2021 selects BDPL
NPR Best Books 2021: Books We Love selects BDPL for its list
Northern Lights Book Awards: BDPL is named Middle Grade Book of the Year
November 2021
Middle Grade Ninja: Video Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
Booklist’s Top 10 First Authors for Youth: 2021
The Daily News, Galveston County: Loving ‘Barefoot Dreams’ will a be no chore
My Bookish Bliss: Review of BDPL
October 2021
Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List Nomination for BDPL
Pennsylvania School Librarians Association, Literature Review of BDPL
School Library Connection: Review of BDPL
Publishers Weekly STARRED Review of BDPL
Yankton Daily’s The Bookworm: ‘Barefoot Dreams’ Offers An Exciting Tale Of Survival
The Guam Daily Post: Readers will love, enjoy ‘Barefoot Dreams’
September 2021
San Antonio’s KSAT TV News: Southside-bred Author Debuts Novel…
Children’s Institute 9: A Virtual Conference in Photos
School Library Journal: The Strength in Family Stories, a guest post by Alda P. Dobbs
Latino Book Review: Melinda Zepeda Reviews BDPL
Pragmatic Mom: Middle Grade Books with Refugee Themes
NPR’s Texas Standard Interview
Ms.Yingling Reads: Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday Review of BDPL
Mary R. Lanni: Book Review of BDPL
Laura Roettiger Books: Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
Fast Forward Friday: Interview of Alda P. Dobbs
Literary Rambles: Debut Author Interview Featuring Alda P. Dobbs
Las Musas: Happy Birthday to BDPL!
Dr. Bickmore Interviews Alda P. Dobbs (YouTube)
Dr. Bickmore’s YA Wednesday Weekend Pick: BDPL
The Children’s Book Council Hot Off The Press Editor’s Pick for September
Author Alda Dobbs Shares Book Inspiration with Episcopal Students
Middle-Grade Mojo “Mo Reading”: BDPL Review
Virginia McGee Butler: Review of BDPL
Publishers Weekly features Children’s Institute 9: A Virtual Conference in Photos
Teen Librarian Toolbox Review of BDPL
Operation Awesome: Spotlight on New Book Debut Author Alda P. Dobbs
Children’s Book Insider Interview: The Barefoot Dreams of Alda P. Dobbs
Amazon Editor’s Pick: Best Books Ages 9-12 (September)
78209 Magazine: Local Author to Launch New Novel at The Twig
Log Cabin Library: MG Historical Fiction Review of BDPL
From The Mixed-Up Files of Middle Grade Authors: Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
Writer’s Digest: Breaking In Column Features Alda P. Dobbs
School Library Journal Review of BDPL
August 2021
The Horn Book: Alda P. Dobbs Talks with Roger
KidLit 411: Author Spotlight, Alda P. Dobbs
Jean Little Library: The Library and Reading Journal of Jennifer, Librarian, BDPL Review
“Mississippi Book Festival Watchlist: Five Panels not to miss” by Jackson Free Press
Publishers Weekly Highlights Indies Introduce Debut Authors
July 2021
Bridget and the Books: Author Interview
Bridget and the Books Review of BDPL
June 2021
School Library Journal: 2021 Middle Grade Books to Have on Your Radar
American Booksellers Association: Indies Introduce Selection of BDPL
May 2021
KENS 5: Southside Book Fair Makes History in San Antonio
Booklist STARRED Review of BDPL
Reading With Val: Video Review of BDPL
The Story Spectator: The True Cost of War (F. Fallon Farokhi) Review of BDPL
Powerful Women Readers (Rae Longest) Review of BDPL
Should I Read it or Not? Review of BDPL
April 2021
Butler’s Pantry: War, Promises, and Aspirations, Review of BDPL
Smack Dab in the Middle Review of BDPL
Marry R. Lanni Video Review of BDPL
Bargain Sleuth Book Review of BDPL
Books. Iced Lattes. Blessed. Review of BDPL
February 2021
Publishers Weekly Fall 2021 Children’s Sneak Previews
January 2021
Cover Reveal for BDPL and interview with Anto Chávez at BE Latina
April 2020
Publishers Weekly Book Deal Announcement for Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna