Welcome Author Rachel S. Hobbs – Giveaway Alert

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Today I’m happy to introduce Rachel S. Hobbs debut picture book author who has wonderful fairy tale retelling that you are definitely going to want to read! TANGO RED RIDING HOOD, beautifully illustrated by Carolina Vázquez and published by GnomeRoad Publishing is a clever, bilingual twist on a familiar favorite and includes a Spanish-English glossary. TANGO RED RIDING HOOD has all the usual story elements but it includes singing and dancing adding another fun element for a read aloud.

Rachel is offering one lucky winner two prizes, a picture book critique (less than 600 words please) AND a 20 minute Ask-Me-Anything Zoom. Comment on this blogpost to enter the giveaway!

What were you like at the age of your target audience?
My head was always in the clouds, inventing stories to play out, like in this picture where I had gotten stuck in my “spaceship” (a tomato cage.)

Rachel in her “Spaceship” Tomato cage

What inspires you?
Music inspires me, hence my book’s subject matter, and immersing myself in all kinds of storytelling, like books, movies, video games, comics, and board games.

What’s the one thing you hope your readers take away from your book?
Music connects people to each other even when you don’t speak the same language, it helps you learn about yourself, and helps you find your way.

What’s next for you?
I recently reorganized a lot in my life, including my workload, to devote more time to my writing career.

To learn more about Rachel, and TANGO RED RIDING HOOD:

Twitter: @Rachel_S_Hobbs IG: rachel_s_hobbs
Website: www.rachelshobbs.com
Blog: Rachel S. Hobbs Writes – Writing Children’s Books (home.blog)
For teacher resources, scroll toward the bottom of this page: Tango Red Riding Hood –
Gnome Road Publishing

Published by authorlaurablog

I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects.

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