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Alby C. Williams

@albyceewilliams.bsky.social

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They/them. Kidlit author, drawer of things, general menace. My second MG novel WHERE THERE BE SPIES is out May 5, 2026!

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Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 23d

The cover of Outersphere book 2, WHERE THERE BE SPIES, is here! Out may 5!

A purple and peachy pink book cover with a large school and stone pillars in the background. In the foreground are three kids, a black girl, a black boy, and a little girl with goat horns and ears. The cover reads
WHERE THERE BE SPIES
ALBY C. WILLIAMS
A VAST UNIVERSE...AND ONE HIDDEN WORLD TO FIND

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Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 11d

Something I've learned about myself is that I don't cry writing dedications or acks, but I ALWAYS cry when I read them during copyedits

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 11d

Flights of Foundry was so fun y'all! Thank you to everyone who came to my panels :)

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 13d

Come see me talk about debuting and having a Weird Brain!

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 20d

Come check out my panels at Flights of Foundry!

WHERE TO FIND ME AT FLIGHTS OF FOUNDRY

Friday - Saturday September 26 - 28

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Navigating Debut Year

3 PM CENTRAL TIME

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Writing Neurodivergent

7 PM CENTRAL TIME

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 15d

I have had absolutely no idea what day it is this entire week

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 16d

It is a beautiful fall day and I'm going to have a cup of tulsi rose tea

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 16d

I wish I could post more here, but *gestures vaguely at the world*

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 20d

Come check out my panels at Flights of Foundry!

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Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 22d

The question is: do I redraw my avatar/website header to match my freshly buzzed dome or just wait until I get bored and start growing it out again

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 22d

Guess who gave themself a buzz cut today? This guyyyyyyy

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 23d

Thank youuuuu! I'm so hype

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you!

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 23d

Ahhhh I'm so excited

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 23d

Ty I'm so excited about it! The artist absolutely crushed it once again

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 23d

Cover art by the fabulous Bex Glendining!

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 23d

Where There Be Spies

Monsters, magic, and mischief abound once more in the spellbinding sequel to Where There Be Monsters, perfect for fans of The Marvellers and Amari and the Ni...

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Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 23d

The cover of Outersphere book 2, WHERE THERE BE SPIES, is here! Out may 5!

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Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 23d

YESSSS CAN'T WAIT TO READ

Middle Grade Escapades @mgescapades.bsky.social · 23d

Welcome to the world, CHLOE VEGA AND THE AGENTS OF MAGIC! Join the MGE crew in wishing @leslieadame a happy book day! #MGEscapades #MiddleGradeBooks #BookReleaseDay

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 23d

BRO I SPELLED CROAK "CROWK" THIS IS A NEW LEVEL OF DEEP FRIED BRAIN FOR ME

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · Sep 9

We have so much in common. I too love hollering and eating delicious peanuts

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · Sep 9

We have had a peanut feeder SPECIFICALLY for blue jays for well over a year and they finally decided to hang out in our yard!!!!!! I love them so much!

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · Sep 3

THAT'S TOO MUCH STRESS sending you and the guy good vibes

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · Sep 3

I deserve a raise for having to fix my website so many times over the past year but unfortunately my boss is me and that jerk is Mr. Krabs level cheap

Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · Sep 2

Happy book day, Aquamanatee!

Cassandra Federman @cassfederman.bsky.social · Sep 2

🔱Aquamanatee is making a splash at a bookstore (or comic book store) near you TODAY! Perfect for kids ages 5-7 who ❤️ graphic novels and for fans of Nawhal & Jelly and This Is a Sea Cow!

🔗in bio to purchase

Onward to illustrating 🔱 book 2 in this adorable series!

#graphicnovel #kidlit #edusky

Image of the cover of the Young graphic novel Aquaman where Marlow the manatee has his flippers up in the air and he is dressed as Aquaman. His friend Goldie, the goldfish wears glasses in the bottom right corner and is looking directly at a Seaborg, which is a sea animal that has been taken over and has become half robotic. Goldie is trying to get Marlow’s attention so he too can recognize the danger in front of them.

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Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · Aug 30

My nephew and I are not related by blood but anytime he and I are even a little alike I'm like yeah he got that from me 😌