Thursday, April 23, 2026

World Book Day - Día Internacional del libro



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On April 23rd, World Book Day and Copyright Day converge, marking the anniversary of the passing of renowned literary figures Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega

What can you do to observe this day?...

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Thank you! 🌹

READ -  READ - READ
Abril 23 es una fecha simbólica para celebrar la literatura mundial. Es el  día del libro o día de los derechos de autor para conmemorar el aniversario de la muerte de Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare e Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.



Apoya a un autor...
¡Gracias !

More poems: www.luzdelmes.com
Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠

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Maritza Martínez Mejía
Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 
ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com
Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016, Premio Verso Dorado 2022       

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Earth Day 🌎 Día de la Tierra

Did you know that the first worldwide Earth Day celebration took place on April 22, 1970? It was a moment for people everywhere to come together in support of environmental protection. The goal of Earth Day is simple but powerful: to remind each of us that caring for the Earth and its resources is a shared responsibility.”

So, what can we do to protect our planet? From reducing waste and conserving water to protecting our beaches and wildlife, every small action counts. One way to inspire the next generation is through joyful stories that teach ecological awareness. 

🌱You are invited to celebrate Earth Day with us! 

Maritza M. Mejia📚 Book Signing & Reading

📅 Saturday, April 25

🕙 3:00 PM📍 Barnes & Noble Jensen Beach

Invite your little ones to read, color, and explore ways to care for our planet, one shell at a time! 💜

5⭐ review Reader's Favorite Review

Discover The Purple Shell – a bilingual book for ages 4–8 that nurtures the protection of our beaches and care for the environment.  Bring home a NEW Eco Kit with The Purple Shell 🐚 


🌎 Día de la Tierra

¿Sabías que la primera celebración mundial del Día de la Tierra se realizó el 22 de abril de 1970? Fue un momento para que personas de todo el mundo se unieran en apoyo a la protección del medio ambiente. El objetivo del Día de la Tierra es simple pero poderoso: recordarnos a cada uno de nosotros que cuidar de la Tierra y sus recursos es una responsabilidad compartida (iere.org).

Entonces, ¿qué podemos hacer para proteger nuestro planeta? Desde reducir los desechos y conservar agua hasta proteger nuestras playas y la vida silvestre, cada pequeña acción cuenta. Una manera de inspirar a la próxima generación es a través de historias alegres que enseñan conciencia ecológica. 🌱

Descubre La Concha de mar Púrpura – un libro bilingüe para niños de 3 a 6 años que fomenta la protección de nuestras playas y el cuidado del medio ambiente. La historia incluye:

  • Datos divertidos sobre la conservación del agua
  • Páginas para colorear que hacen que aprender sea interactivo y divertido
https://luzdelmes.com/books/coloring-pages/


📚 Firma y Lectura del Libro 
Sábado, 25 de abril | 3:00 PM 
📍 Barnes & Noble Jensen Beach

¡Invita a tus pequeños a leer, colorear y explorar formas de cuidar nuestro planeta💜

🌷 Gracias #LuzDelMes 

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator, and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 


FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016, Premio Verso Dorado 2022 

 

Friday, April 17, 2026

Maritza Mejía at the 17th Annual Writers’ Conference: Write Publish Sell!

Author Maritza M. Mejia will attend the 17th Annual Writers Conference: Write, Publish, Sell! along with other talented authors and speakers on May 3rd, 2026, at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place

Maritza Mejia presents: “How to Use a Beta Reader.”

📅 May 3rd
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

About the Session
Learn how to work effectively with beta readers to strengthen your manuscript before publication. This session will cover practical strategies for receiving meaningful feedback, refining your story, and preparing your work for the next stage.

About the Speaker
Maritza Mejia is a Colombian poet, translator, speaker, theologian, and publisher. She has self-published twelve books and is the founder of Proyecto de Escritura LuzDelMes, an initiative dedicated to building bridges of communication and collaboration among authors worldwide.


Meet the organizers Holly Fox Vellekoop, Marshall Frank, and Valerie Allen 
For more information: www.AuthorsforAuthors.

Mejia's Previouus Presentations         
Presenting Social Media 101


Interview with Hangin Show TV
Table - Vendor
Speaker - 10 Net-Etiquettes for Every Day
Amazing Organizer-Speakers-KeyNotes

Mejia's 2020 Presentation: Marketing Plan Ideas

Awesome interview with HWWS Web T.V.Thank you for your great job and opportunity to present Bilingual Poetry #LuzDelMes 🌠

Mejia's 2019 Presentation: Social Media Visibility
Awesome interview with B Uneke Magazine.Thank you for your great job and opportunity to read one of my environmental poems.🌎 #LuzDelMes 🌠
Bilingual Author's Interview 2019

2018 Mejia's Participation:
Do you know the THREE Cs for Marketing promotion? 
Author Maritza M. Mejia discussed it at the Writer's Conference 2018 in Melbourne,Fl 
Thank you for your participation and support!
Author Maritza M. Mejia's Interview with Gene & Kathryn from Breward Authors Society at Spring Writer's Conference in Melbourne, FL. 2018. Thank you! #LuzDelMes.

Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Author, Educator, Translator and Publisher
Member: Read Your World Board of Trustee and International Read to Me! Day Ambassador.
Received Crystal Apple Award, VCB Poetry Award, Latino Book Awards 2016 & Author’s Talk