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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 2d

"96 Facts About Olivia Rodrigo" is out NOW from Penguin Random House. Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. For more info, check out my latest blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/the-olivia-r... #amwriting #nonfiction #96facts #oliviarodrigo #popmusic #childrensbooks #popstars @risarodil.bsky.social

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 6d

My book “Pumpkin Spice” is one of the books featured in a LitPop article called “10 New Children’s Books That Perfectly Capture the Fall Spirit.” To read the article, click HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/pumpkin-spic... @litpopofficial.bsky.social @spregosin29.bsky.social
#pumpkinspice #autumn #amwriting

Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 8d

Out on Tues Oct 7th from Penguin Random House: "96 Facts About Olivia Rodrigo." Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. Available for preorder now. For more info, check out this blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/the-olivia-r... @risarodil.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 23d

Just a reminder: This coming Sunday, Sept 21 at 11:30am, I'll be doing a special Sunday Storytime event at Astoria Bookshop, where I'll be reading from my children's book “Pumpkin Spice." For more info: www.ariekaplan.com/reminder-ast... @astoriabookshop.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 23d

Looking forward to my "Pumpkin Spice" storytime event at Astoria Bookshop‬ on Sunday Sept 21st at 11:30am! More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/astoria-book... #authorevents #astoriabookshop #pumpkinspice #penguinrandomhouse #storytime #sundaystorytime #autumnequinox @astoriabookshop.bsky.social

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Astoria Bookshop @astoriabookshop.bsky.social · 24d

Coming up:
9/18: @lisaspringer.bsky.social
9/21: @ariekaplan.bsky.social
9/24: Hidden Gems book club
9/29: @megjoneswall.bsky.social
9/30 am: @nicoleharoutunian.bsky.social with Barrie Miskin
9/30 pm: @leannareneehieber.bsky.social & @andreajanes.bsky.social
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Upcoming Events at the Astoria Bookshop 📚

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 25d

Thanks for the kind words, @bookstr.bsky.social! Glad you liked "Pumpkin Spice"! And as for seeing more of my work, I wrote a book that comes out on October 7. It's called "96 Facts About Olivia Rodrigo." More info HERE: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/783234... #96Facts #OliviaRodrigo #amwriting

96 Facts About Olivia Rodrigo by Arie Kaplan: 9798217051083 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Olivia Rodrigo. Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for Livies.

www.penguinrandomhouse.com

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 26d

My children’s book “Pumpkin Spice” is one of the 3 books spotlighted in this Bookstr article called “Celebrate the Start of Fall With These 3 New Children’s Books.” To read the article, check out this blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/pumpkin-spic... @bookstr.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Aug 28

On Sunday, September 21st at 11:30am, I'll be doing a Sunday Storytime event at Astoria Bookshop, during which I'll read from my new children's book “Pumpkin Spice." For more info, check out this blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/astoria-book... @astoriabookshop.bsky.social #pumpkinspice #authorevents

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Aug 25

My new children’s book “Pumpkin Spice” was mentioned in an article on “Fun New Halloween Books” on the Kids R Us site. Okay, it’s more of a “review” than a “mention.” For more info: www.ariekaplan.com/pumpkin-spic... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @spregosin29.bsky.social #pumpkinspice #amwriting

Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Aug 15

Recently, YA Books Central interviewed me. During the interview, I talked about my new children's book, "Pumpkin Spice," and I also talked about my writing career in general. You can check out the interview HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/ya-books-cen... #YABooksCentral @yabookscentral.bsky.social

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Aug 12

Recently, I wrote a children’s book called “Pumpkin Spice,” which was illustrated by the super-talented Monique Dong. Well, guess what? “Pumpkin Spice” came out TODAY from Penguin Random House. For more info, check out my latest blog post,: www.ariekaplan.com/pumpkin-spic... #happybookbirthday

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Aug 12

Not long ago, Foreword Reviews literary critic pine breaks interviewed me. During the interview, I talked about my new book "The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions." You can check out the interview HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/forward-revi... #Superstitions @pinebreaks.bsky.social

Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Aug 8

I wrote 2 episodes of the animated preschool series "Hey! Fuzzy Yellow." Both of 'em are streaming on the Irish video service RTÉ Player. I co-wrote the first episode with McPaul Smith & Måns Swanberg and I was the sole writer for the second episode. For more info: www.ariekaplan.com/hey-fuzzy-ye...

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Aug 7

These 2 pics show me posing with "The Fantastic Four Little Golden Book" (written by yours truly) at the San Diego Comic Con Marvel booth. To see ALL of my pics from SDCC, check out this blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/who-wants-to... #SanDiegoComicCon2025 #SDCC #SDCC2025 @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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pine breaks (uncapitalized) @pinebreaks.bsky.social · Jul 26

My new interview with Arie Kaplan, @ariekaplan.bsky.social, about his book, Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions, is available at Foreword Reviews: shorturl.at/IORaG.
#BookRecommendation #indieauthor #booksky

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Jul 21

Recently, I was a guest on an episode of the “Something You Should Know” podcast, where I talked about my book “The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions.” The episode is out NOW: www.ariekaplan.com/something-yo... #Superstitions #mythology #folklore #rituals #myths #interview #podcast

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Jul 17

On Saturday July 26th, at 4:30pm, at #SanDiegoComicCon, I’ll be appearing on a panel called “Writing Nonfiction About Fiction: Coffee Table Book Writers Roundtable,” in Room 29CD. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/im-going-to-... @andrewfarago.bsky.social #sdcc #sdcc2025 #SanDiegoComicCon2025

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Jul 15

I wrote a nonfiction book called "The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions," which came out TODAY: www.ariekaplan.com/my-superstit... #pubday #pubdate #bookbirthday #happybookbirthday #quarto #Superstitions #folklore #popculture #wellfleetpress #amwriting @quartokids.bsky.social
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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Jul 9

Thanks for the shout-out, @mattcohen.bsky.social‬! I really appreciate it! (And yes, Superman IS an immigrant. No question about it. Anyone who understands anything about Superman knows that.)

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Jul 8

"96 Facts About Caitlin Clark" came out TODAY from Penguin Random House. Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. For more info, check out my latest blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/the-caitlin-... #caitlinclark #bookbirthday #happybookbirthday #pubday #nonfiction @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Jul 8

Huge sale for Barnes & Noble members! Through July 11th, if you pre-order my book, "The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions," Rewards Members get 25% off! Premium Members get an additional 10% off! What are you waiting for? www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-encycl... #BNPreorder

Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Jul 1

It’s Two-Book Tuesday! That’s because I wrote two children's books which came out today:

1) The Bad Guys Joke Book
2) The Fantastic Four Little Golden Book

For more info, check out my latest blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/its-two-book... #badguys2 #fantasticfour #bookbirthday #happybookbirthday

Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thanks for the wonderful review, @pinebreaks.bsky.social! I really appreciate it! #thanks #gratitude #grateful #forewordreviews #quarto #wellfleet

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · Jun 30

Here's a blog post about the great reviews my upcoming "Superstitions" book has received: www.ariekaplan.com/rave-reviews... #Superstitions #rituals #amulets #BeliefSystems #beliefs #customs #nonfiction #nonfictionbooks #quarto #quartopublishing @pinebreaks.bsky.social @publisherswkly.bsky.social