Saturday, April 25, 2026

Author Maritza M. Mejia's Presentations at Barnes & Noble, Jensen Beach

  • Local author, Maritza M. Mejia, the author of the bilingual children’s book, The Purple Shell, will be in the store for a reading, a short discussion, and a signing. 💜
  • There will also be a special activity involved and a Guardian Beach Certificate to reveal.🐚



  • Please join us on Saturday, April 25th, at 3:00pm. ☀️

  • Event Momentum

  • Author and Illustrator
    April 25, 2026



  • Book Available:
  •  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-purple-shell-maritza-m-mejia/1149626876
  • Eco Kit Activities with The Purple Shell 


  • Author's Previous Presentations
  • Barnes & Noble, Jensen Beach 
  • Let's celebrate today with Bilingual Literature, LuzDelMes 
    FREE activities: www.luzdelmes.com 
    Reading Vanilla and Chocolate
     at Barnes & Noble Jensen Beach, FL - Read Aloud 2019

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    Story Time - April 22, 2017


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Craft Time

  • Barnes & Noble FIU, Nov. 5, 2016
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  • Presenting recognition to Poetry Judges - Poetry Content 



    Congratulations to the winners!
    Reading Grandma's Treasure
    Thank you, Barnes & Noble FIU, for selling our books.
    ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com
    Apoya a un autor...
    ¡Gracias !

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

    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       





Thursday, April 23, 2026

World Book Day - Día Internacional del libro



                          Thank you for your support! 


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 🌠

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 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