Representation
Gabriella is represented by Delia Berrigan of Martin Literary Management.
Biography
Gabriella Aldeman is a Panamanian American author. She writes picture books in hopes that more children become readers and that all readers feel seen. She is also a professional translator of academic resources and children’s books. Gabriella holds degrees from Georgetown University and the College of William and Mary. Her books include Paula’s Patches (Free Spirit, 2023) and Squawk of Spanish (Charlesbridge, 2024). She lives in Fairfax, Virginia with her husband and two children. Please visit her at www.writebetween.com or @write_between on Twitter or Instagram.
Cover Images/ Book Info
Author Headshots
Photo Credit: Ben Timmins
Featured In
The CBC Spring 2024 Transformation Showcase. The Children’s Book Council, Spring 2024.
Washington’s Children Choice PB Award Nominee for 2025. Washington Library Association, March 16, 2024
Foreword 2023 Finalist for Picture Books, Early Reader. Foreword Reviews, March, 2024.
Only Picture Books 23 Favorites of 2023. Only Picture Books Blog, January 1, 2024.
Paula’s Patches Interview. Reading With Your Kids Podcast, October 14, 2023.
11 New Picture Books, July 2023, Imagination Soup, July 30, 2023.
Interview with Author Gabriella Aldeman. Imagination Soup, July 22, 2023.
The Backstory: PAULA'S PATCHES. Andrew Hacket’s The Backstory Blog, July 19, 2023.
Perfect Picture Book Friday: PAULA’S PATCHES. Perfect Picture Book Friday by Vivian Kirkfield, July 14, 2023.
Creator Interview: Author and Translator, Gabriella Aldeman. GrowYourWriting Blog by Christine Alemshah, June 15, 2023.
6 Benefits of Arts and Crafts for Kids. Free Spirit Publishing, July 11, 2023.
Book + Gift: PAULA’S PATCHES. Aimee Satterlee Blog, July 10, 2023.
Revision Tips That Work for Me. 12x12 Challenge Blog, June 1, 2023.
Ask A Musa: Pitches, Preparedness, and Persistence. Las Musas Podcast, April 11, 2023.
Debut Diaries, Ep. 18: Picture Book Edition. Las Musas Podcast, March 14, 2023.
Cover Reveal: Paula’s Patches by Gabriella Aldeman. Las Musas Blog, December 2, 2022.
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Free Online Translation Tools. All Business, April 7, 2022.
Holiday Gifts for Logomaniacs: 15 Gift Ideas for Word Lovers, Editors, Translators, and Writers. Writer’s Digest, November 23, 2021.
The Case for Bilingual Books: 4 Ways Dual-Language Books Can Boost Biliteracy in Young Children. Imagination Soup, March 18, 2021.