Alvina Ling
@alvinaling.bsky.social
Children's book editor living in Brooklyn. Books, cats, food, travel, running, stuff. Check out my podcast with Grace Lin, Book Friends Forever!
Grace Lin and I are planning to have an Ask Us Anything episode to celebrate our 7-year Book Friends Forever podcast anniversary! So, feel free to ask us anything in the comments, or email [email protected]!
February 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Grace Lin and I are planning to have an Ask Us Anything episode to celebrate our 7-year Book Friends Forever podcast anniversary! So, feel free to ask us anything in the comments, or email [email protected]!
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Kwame Alexander was chosen for the 2026 Children's Literature Lecture Award! Congratulations! 🎉
January 26, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Kwame Alexander was chosen for the 2026 Children's Literature Lecture Award! Congratulations! 🎉
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GO TELL IT by Quartez Harris and illustrated by @gordoncjamesart.bsky.social is a Sibert Award Honor Book! Congratulations!
January 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM
GO TELL IT by Quartez Harris and illustrated by @gordoncjamesart.bsky.social is a Sibert Award Honor Book! Congratulations!
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THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST by Aubrey Hartman is a 2026 Newbery Honor Book! Join us in congratulating Aubrey!
January 26, 2026 at 5:23 PM
THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST by Aubrey Hartman is a 2026 Newbery Honor Book! Join us in congratulating Aubrey!
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Congratulations to @johnpicacio.bsky.social, Pura Belpré Illustration Award Honoree for THE INVISIBLE PARADE!
January 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Congratulations to @johnpicacio.bsky.social, Pura Belpré Illustration Award Honoree for THE INVISIBLE PARADE!
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Congratulations to Tasha Spillett and Daniel Ramirez, creators of RAVEN'S RIBBONS, an American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor book!
January 26, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Congratulations to Tasha Spillett and Daniel Ramirez, creators of RAVEN'S RIBBONS, an American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor book!
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Congratulations to 2026 Stonewall Book Award Honorees THE INK WITCH by @stephcherrywell.com and HE'S SO POSSESSED WITH ME by Corey Liu!
January 26, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Congratulations to 2026 Stonewall Book Award Honorees THE INK WITCH by @stephcherrywell.com and HE'S SO POSSESSED WITH ME by Corey Liu!
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We are thrilled to celebrate 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Award Winner @jewellparkerrhodes.bsky.social, author of WILL'S RACE FOR HOME!
January 26, 2026 at 4:38 PM
We are thrilled to celebrate 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Award Winner @jewellparkerrhodes.bsky.social, author of WILL'S RACE FOR HOME!
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Congratulations to Marie Arnold, author of SPLIT THE SKY, a Coretta Scott King Award Honoree!
January 26, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Congratulations to Marie Arnold, author of SPLIT THE SKY, a Coretta Scott King Award Honoree!
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Best roundup I've seen of organizations working to support the people of Minnesota - all accepting donations. If you're feeling helpless right now, something is better than nothing. www.standwithminnesota.com?fbclid=IwY2x...
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Best roundup I've seen of organizations working to support the people of Minnesota - all accepting donations. If you're feeling helpless right now, something is better than nothing. www.standwithminnesota.com?fbclid=IwY2x...
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NEW
Statement from the family of Alex Pretti:
Statement from the family of Alex Pretti:
January 25, 2026 at 12:55 AM
NEW
Statement from the family of Alex Pretti:
Statement from the family of Alex Pretti:
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"They say they're coming to save us from some evil? They're talking about our neighbors who take care of us ... Alex was murdered while he was helping. Mr Rogers said look for the helpers, & right now the helpers have a target on our forehead ... Mr Rogers would be here right now too, so I'm here."
January 24, 2026 at 9:14 PM
"They say they're coming to save us from some evil? They're talking about our neighbors who take care of us ... Alex was murdered while he was helping. Mr Rogers said look for the helpers, & right now the helpers have a target on our forehead ... Mr Rogers would be here right now too, so I'm here."
Yes! You can also bid to be a guest on @authorgracelin.bsky.social and my #BookFriendsForever podcast! We’d love to have you!
A ton of other great items to win too: crits or AMAs with @maggielehrman.com & @alvinaling.bsky.social, MANY signed books (including a signed copy of WICKED!), original illustration art & more! $$$ -> scholarships for this creative retreat. Check it all out! www.32auctions.com/KindlingWords
KW Scholarship Silent Auction
Silent auction 'KW Scholarship Silent Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Yes! You can also bid to be a guest on @authorgracelin.bsky.social and my #BookFriendsForever podcast! We’d love to have you!
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BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC
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Childhood besties → Author & Editor dream team 💕
@authorgracelin.bsky.social & @alvinaling.bsky.social talk 9 years of patience, Chinese folklore, and creating the most beautiful book possible.
New #GrowingReadersPodcast episode live now!
🎧 All platforms: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
@authorgracelin.bsky.social & @alvinaling.bsky.social talk 9 years of patience, Chinese folklore, and creating the most beautiful book possible.
New #GrowingReadersPodcast episode live now!
🎧 All platforms: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
October 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Childhood besties → Author & Editor dream team 💕
@authorgracelin.bsky.social & @alvinaling.bsky.social talk 9 years of patience, Chinese folklore, and creating the most beautiful book possible.
New #GrowingReadersPodcast episode live now!
🎧 All platforms: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
@authorgracelin.bsky.social & @alvinaling.bsky.social talk 9 years of patience, Chinese folklore, and creating the most beautiful book possible.
New #GrowingReadersPodcast episode live now!
🎧 All platforms: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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We built a calculator that doesn't work, but don't worry, it's also a plagiarism machine that will tell you to kill yourself. It runs on the world's oceans and costs 10 trillion dollars.
August 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We built a calculator that doesn't work, but don't worry, it's also a plagiarism machine that will tell you to kill yourself. It runs on the world's oceans and costs 10 trillion dollars.
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ALA attendees: you won't want to miss @authorgracelin.bsky.social's Featured Speaker address on Monday, June 30! She will also be signing copies of THE GATE, THE GIRL, AND THE DRAGON following her talk; more details here: www.littlebrownlibrary.com/landing-page...
#ALAAC25
#ALAAC25
June 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
ALA attendees: you won't want to miss @authorgracelin.bsky.social's Featured Speaker address on Monday, June 30! She will also be signing copies of THE GATE, THE GIRL, AND THE DRAGON following her talk; more details here: www.littlebrownlibrary.com/landing-page...
#ALAAC25
#ALAAC25
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This spring is whirlwind! On June 14, a retrospective exhibit of my art will open at the Carle Museum! To celebrate @alvinaling.bsky.social
and I will be recording a live episode of our BFF podcast there! Do you have any questions for us? Let us know!
carlemuseum.org/explore-art/...
and I will be recording a live episode of our BFF podcast there! Do you have any questions for us? Let us know!
carlemuseum.org/explore-art/...
The Art of Grace Lin: Meeting a Friend in an Unexpected Place
carlemuseum.org
June 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This spring is whirlwind! On June 14, a retrospective exhibit of my art will open at the Carle Museum! To celebrate @alvinaling.bsky.social
and I will be recording a live episode of our BFF podcast there! Do you have any questions for us? Let us know!
carlemuseum.org/explore-art/...
and I will be recording a live episode of our BFF podcast there! Do you have any questions for us? Let us know!
carlemuseum.org/explore-art/...
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🌈 super exciting news!! I'm so thrilled to be illustrating THE HOUSE THAT FEELS LIKE ME with Sasha and @alvinaling.bsky.social. It's such a needed book right now! Huge thanks as always to Naomi Davis at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social!! Coming Fall 2026!
#kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart
#kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart
April 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🌈 super exciting news!! I'm so thrilled to be illustrating THE HOUSE THAT FEELS LIKE ME with Sasha and @alvinaling.bsky.social. It's such a needed book right now! Huge thanks as always to Naomi Davis at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social!! Coming Fall 2026!
#kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart
#kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart
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Okay, all. I have a call to action for all CA residents.
If you're not a CA resident, please help share and boost?
1. Most of you know what happened to me last month. If not, my @calmatters.org op-ed was posted this morning.
I'm working on changing the penal code.
If you're not a CA resident, please help share and boost?
1. Most of you know what happened to me last month. If not, my @calmatters.org op-ed was posted this morning.
I'm working on changing the penal code.
How a well-intended California domestic violence law results in victims being arrested | Opinion
The California Penal Code requires officers to make an arrest in domestic violence incidents, sometimes leading to victims being detained.
calmatters.org
March 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Okay, all. I have a call to action for all CA residents.
If you're not a CA resident, please help share and boost?
1. Most of you know what happened to me last month. If not, my @calmatters.org op-ed was posted this morning.
I'm working on changing the penal code.
If you're not a CA resident, please help share and boost?
1. Most of you know what happened to me last month. If not, my @calmatters.org op-ed was posted this morning.
I'm working on changing the penal code.
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Excited to be on @alvinaling.bsky.social and @authorgracelin.bsky.social’s Book Friends Forver podcast with @editorsangeeta.bsky.social to talk about freelance editing (my first podcast!). Would love to hear what you think if you check it out (link below)! 1/2
March 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Excited to be on @alvinaling.bsky.social and @authorgracelin.bsky.social’s Book Friends Forver podcast with @editorsangeeta.bsky.social to talk about freelance editing (my first podcast!). Would love to hear what you think if you check it out (link below)! 1/2
Powerful segment with @samiraahmed.bsky.social on the Velshi Banned Book Club talking about her book INTERNMENT and book banning. "Young people are just fighting for their future." youtu.be/m6TGQ4TFLAw?...
Velshi Banned Book Club: ‘Internment’ by Samira Ahmed
YouTube video by MSNBC
youtu.be
March 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Powerful segment with @samiraahmed.bsky.social on the Velshi Banned Book Club talking about her book INTERNMENT and book banning. "Young people are just fighting for their future." youtu.be/m6TGQ4TFLAw?...
I found this essay by Eddie Huang quite moving. Also, I learned something about working dogs!
"I’d rather people just assume I’m a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food because when I was a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food I got to see who people really were." basedfob.substack.com/p/murray-hil...
"I’d rather people just assume I’m a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food because when I was a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food I got to see who people really were." basedfob.substack.com/p/murray-hil...
Murray Hill Ken and the Unleashed Dog
For everyone's sake, just leash your dog.
basedfob.substack.com
February 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I found this essay by Eddie Huang quite moving. Also, I learned something about working dogs!
"I’d rather people just assume I’m a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food because when I was a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food I got to see who people really were." basedfob.substack.com/p/murray-hil...
"I’d rather people just assume I’m a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food because when I was a Chinese guy delivering Chinese food I got to see who people really were." basedfob.substack.com/p/murray-hil...