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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · 23d

Isn’t it a wild ride????

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laurie love @rckymntluv.bsky.social · 23d

holy shit @ryanlasala.bsky.social

and to EVERY single team member of this audible book....phenomenal

#amreading #TheDeadofSummer

a young boy wearing a suit and tie is making a surprised face .

ALT: a young boy wearing a suit and tie is making a surprised face .

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · 23d

Yayyy I hope you love it!

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · 23d

I hope you love it, Ethan!

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The Book Faire | A Children's Literature Podcast @bookfairepod.bsky.social · 23d

This week on the Book Faire Podcast: An interview with @ryanlasala.bsky.social about his newest book The Dead of Summer
#podcast #yaliterature

youtu.be/n2LVNbn4jFE

Exploring Horror and Queer Culture in Children's Literature | The Book Faire: September 18, 2025

YouTube video by The Book Faire Podcast

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · 23d

My queer oceanic horror novel is out! THE DEAD OF SUMMER 🪸🌊⚓️

🪼 A beautiful island harboring insidious secrets rising from the waves
🐚A depressed teen with conspiracy theories
🪸Contagious coral zombie bachelorette parties!
🦑Eco horror, but gay!!!

Out everywhere now 🪼👄🪼

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Sep 4

I’m going on book tour for the launch week of The Dead of Summer 🤪 truly can’t believe it!!!! 🫧🪸

Here’s where I’ll be. If you’re in NYC, DC, San Diego, St. Louis, or Chicago, please come! Or tell someone who might be interested. 🤭🤭🤭

See you on the road 🫡

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Aug 4

babe you're gonna need a LOT more Sun Bum to survive that book!!!

Alex London @alexlondon.bsky.social · Jul 26

I am LOVING Ryan’s La Sala’s (@ryanlasala.bsky.social) forthcoming THE DEAD OF SUMMER, out September 16th!
Preorder! bookshop.org/a/722/978154...

The cover of The Dead of Summer, a novel by Ryan La Sala

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Aug 4

oh thank you so so much, Cat!

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

Honestly, I am amazed they let me do this! Been a dream of mine for a minute to get to use my (very rusty) art skills!!

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

me, i'm the author, I MADE THIS!!!

Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

Announcing the pre-order surprise for 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓮𝓪𝓭 𝓸𝓯 𝓢𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓮𝓻🪸🪼🫧 All U.S. pre-orders of The Dead of Summer are eligible to receive an exclusive PIZZA MONSTER t-shirt designed by the author, based on the story’s iconic and fictional pizza spot where it all begins😈 or where it all ends? 🫣🤠

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

And if you don't have a google account to access the form, no worries, just follow these instructions

Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

Here's a compilation of pre-order places, but remember to think of your local bookshop! They'll be able to pre-order, and get you your receipt :)

linktr.ee/ryanlasala?f...

ryanlasala | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree

best selling author & award-winning nerd.

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

hehehehhHAHAHAHAHAH

bsky.app/profile/ryan...

Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

Announcing the pre-order surprise for 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓮𝓪𝓭 𝓸𝓯 𝓢𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓮𝓻🪸🪼🫧 All U.S. pre-orders of The Dead of Summer are eligible to receive an exclusive PIZZA MONSTER t-shirt designed by the author, based on the story’s iconic and fictional pizza spot where it all begins😈 or where it all ends? 🫣🤠

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

Announcing the pre-order surprise for 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓮𝓪𝓭 𝓸𝓯 𝓢𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓮𝓻🪸🪼🫧 All U.S. pre-orders of The Dead of Summer are eligible to receive an exclusive PIZZA MONSTER t-shirt designed by the author, based on the story’s iconic and fictional pizza spot where it all begins😈 or where it all ends? 🫣🤠

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William - Aspiring Lit. Agent @willmarstudios.bsky.social · Jul 21

Someone please come take away Ryan's photoshop subscription 😂😂😂
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(and by take away I mean gift him another yearly subscription)

Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

GUYSSSS I broke into the Scholastic offices EARLY this morning and this computer was unattended..........and there's a TOP SECRET file just open???? Should I read it???? I think it might be about my upcoming YA eco-thriller conspiracy horror, THE DEAD OF SUMMER...???

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

AHHH the shellphone...it's RINGING?? I'm...I'm picking it up...and soon the secret will finally be FREE from the Scholastic overlords!!!! See my next post....

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

We were able to strike a deal...my life in exchange for the stolen Scholastic laptop......I let him take it from me, but not before exporting the file to my shellphone. Once I get somewhere safe, I'll open it.....hopefully later today........stay tuned......

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

OH GOD It's captain underpants with a sword!!! I'm finished!!!!!!!!!!! unless...

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

I thought I was safe....I was just about to order the catch of the day when a mysterious man sat down across from me with a newspaper........could this be a secret agent sent by scholastic to retrieve the file and put me down?

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

I have sought refuge in the Times Square Red Lobster

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

oh GOD oh my GOD the file asked for a password and I tried "12345" and IMMEDIATELY alarms went off throughout the building and they deployed clifford on me!! Scholastic how could you!!!!I grabbed the laptop and I'm RUNNING!!!!!!!! Where do I hide ???

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 21

GUYSSSS I broke into the Scholastic offices EARLY this morning and this computer was unattended..........and there's a TOP SECRET file just open???? Should I read it???? I think it might be about my upcoming YA eco-thriller conspiracy horror, THE DEAD OF SUMMER...???

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 19

So so excited for this panel at THE STRAND bookstore in NYC on August 29th! Details below, see you there :)

Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · Jul 18

The Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore in New York, NY - August 29th

A Seriously Spooky YA panel featuring @ryanlasala.bsky.social @claribelortega.com and @megelison.bsky.social

Tickets here:

www.eventbrite.com/e/ya-panel-d...

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · Jul 19

So excited for this panel at one of my fav bookstores on August 29!!! See ya there NYC / BK people :))))

Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · Jul 18

The Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore in New York, NY - August 29th

A Seriously Spooky YA panel featuring @ryanlasala.bsky.social @claribelortega.com and @megelison.bsky.social

Tickets here:

www.eventbrite.com/e/ya-panel-d...

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