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SCBWI Long Island Chapter @scbwilongisland.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you @mariawenadcock.bsky.social, @debbievilardi.bsky.social and @roseannefrank.bsky.social for the awesome event!
If you registered and couldn't make it live, hang tight for the recording.
Thanks for attending!

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you for inviting me to be a panelist and the moderator!

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SCBWI Long Island Chapter @scbwilongisland.bsky.social · Aug 29

As we get back in the swing of things for fall, join us for a virtual event HOW CRITIQUE GROUPS CAN ELEVATE YOUR MANUSCRIPT!
Sat - Sept 13th 3-4pm with Q&A
Free for members.
Registration: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Aug 17

Kirkus Reviews published a glowing review for MY NAME IS AI LIN! The online review was released yesterday, and the printed version will be published in the magazine next month. Kirkus called the book "an empowering celebration of identity." www.kirkusreviews.com/.../maria...... #mynameisailin

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Aug 16

FREE Back-to-School Event at Barnes & Noble Huntington! I'll be doing 2 book readings of my new picture book MY NAME IS AI LIN on Saturday, 9/6, at 1 pm and 2 pm with crafts for kids during each. No registration required. Feel free to invite friends & family! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-name-is...

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Aug 6

My girls love this movie too!

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Aug 6

Thanks so much! ♥️

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Aug 4

My Bicultural Mama site was selected as a Top 70 Diverse Book Blog by Feedspot! Yay! biculturalmama.com/bicultural-m...
#biculturalmama #diversebooks #diverseblogs #multicultural

Bicultural Mama Ranked as a Top 70 Diverse Book Blog

Bicultural Mama is honored to be ranked in Feedspot's 70 Best Diverse Book Blog and Website list for 2025! According to Feedspot, the listing is selected from thousands of blogs and sites on the web. ...

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thank you!

Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Jul 20

Congratulations to my Sleeping Bear Author 'sister' !!

Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Jul 9

MY NAME IS AI LIN received a starred review from School Library Journal! "VERDICT: This charming book about a girl navigating new situations belongs in every collection." I'm thrilled! @slj.com @seymouragency.bsky.social #mynameisailin

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · Jul 11

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (July 11): kidlit411.com/2025/07/the-... Inside: Children's Book Market, Why your Plot Isn't Working, 10 Things to Avoid in PBs, more. Thanks @me-mwai.bsky.social for the illo, @mariawenadcock.bsky.social & @beckyscharn.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.

The Weekly 411 (7/11/25)

A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

kidlit411.com

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · Jul 11

Hi everyone! I'm a #picturebook writer and #amquerying two of my four picture books about a Coloring Queen who has to use problem solving skills to color the restaurant coloring page with only three crayons and a fabulous dog who explores self expression through wearing clothes. #kidlit #kidlitchat

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thank you for hosting!

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · Jul 11

We are pleased to host a giveaway for the picture book, MY NAME IS AI LIN by @mariawenadcock.bsky.social, illustrated by Yu Ting Cheng (Sleeping Bear Books).

To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/07/the-... (+ more ways to win)

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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Jul 11

It's Christmas in July! I'm ho ho so happy to see SLJ's favorable review of THE MOUSE BUFFET: A CHRISTMAS TREAT! Those adventurous mice scamper onto bookshelves on August 1, 2025 with Sleeping Bear Press.
#kidlit #librarians #firstgrade #kindergarten #preschool #holidaygift #picturebook #timbowers

School Library Journal @slj.com · Jul 8

The concept of Christmas in July is said to have started in the 1930s at a summer camp, where Christmas-themed activies took place. Today, the midyear event is celebrated by stores, in movies, and more.

These eight forthcoming board books and picture books will be available next month.

8 Merry Picture and Board Books to Celebrate Christmas in July

These eight forthcoming board books and picture books will be available long before December. Turn on some Christmas tunes, grab a Santa hat, and peruse these holly, jolly offerings.

www.slj.com

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Jul 16

Congratulations!

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thanks so much!

Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Jul 16

I had a wonderful book launch party at Huntington Public Library! Thank you to the library staff for pulling together a great event, and my friends, family, and library patrons for attending and supporting my book launch!

#mariawenadcock #biculturalmama #booklaunch #kidlit #scbwi

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Jul 9

Thank you!

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Jul 9

MY NAME IS AI LIN received a starred review from School Library Journal! "VERDICT: This charming book about a girl navigating new situations belongs in every collection." I'm thrilled! @slj.com @seymouragency.bsky.social #mynameisailin

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thanks, Kathy!

Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Jul 1

Today's the big day! I'm so excited for the release of MY NAME IS AI LIN! biculturalmama.com/launch-day-m...
@seymouragency.bsky.social @scbwilongisland.bsky.social #mkbkids #readyourworld #mariawenadcock #biculturalmama #newbook #booklaunch #ownvoices #kidlit #aapi #mynameisailin #mynameis

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · Jun 1

Can’t wait for the June Challenge at Mighty KidLit!
Hosted by Michele Ziemke.
Come and join the fun it’s FREE:
mighty-kidlit.mn.co/share/-cgwaf...
@joycekay.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social ‪@ziemkemichele.bsky.social

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Debbie Vilardi @debbievilardi.bsky.social · Jun 20

Happy sales to @mariawenadcock.bsky.social! You may not always get someone's name right. Heck, sometimes you won't even remember the name. But try. It matters. Our names are ties to culture and family, even if just a name your parents liked at the time.

Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Jun 17

Come to my book launch party for MY NAME IS AI LIN is on 7/12 at Huntington Library in Huntington, NY! Open to all ages. Enjoy a reading, signing, crafts, refreshments. Register: myhpl.libnet.info/event/13884578 @seymouragency.bsky.social @scbwilongisland.bsky.social #mariawenadcock #biculturalmama

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Jun 20

Thanks so much, Debbie!

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Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social · May 18

Newly Updated!

Children's Books About Names That Teach Empathy

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#ReadYourWorld #picturebook #names

Children's Books About Names That Teach Empathy - Pragmatic Mom

Encourage empathy among kids by reading these children's books about names! Inspirational stories to share the meaning and importance of names.

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