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Sylvia Liu
@sylvialiu.bsky.social
MG author who loves oceans, kraken, cephalopods | next book: ⚽️ STEALING THE SCORE (World Cup story out 2026) | latest book: 🦌 NEAR & DEER | MG sci-fi: 🦀 HANA HSU AND THE GHOST CRAB NATION | co-run Kidlit411 | website: enjoyingplanetearth.com
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 23): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentor program, Story Stakes, Following Up with Agents, more. Thanks to @sjwinklerart.bsky.social for the illustration, @carriefinison.bsky.social for the PB giveaway.
The Weekly 411 (1/23/26)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:25 PM
How fun is this? A cover reveal for my book, NOW THAT WE DON’T TALK coming out in Oct from Scholastic.

Thank you Yaoyao Ma Van As for the art and Maithili Joshi for the cover design.

Can’t wait to share this fun story about two dogs who conspire to “parent trap” their feuding owners.
January 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 16): www.kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: What If for PBs, 20 Writing Podcasts, PB conference, more. Thank Katrina Snyder for the illustration, @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social and @ediblewords.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (1/16/26)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:39 PM
The news is dire, but books uplift. I’m giving away these PBs and MG books- some new ARCs and some older gems.

To enter, L + RP and leave a comment for an extra entry. US only, ends 1/21.
January 14, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @sylvialiu.bsky.social ! Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation is a thrilling sci-fi novel that follows Hana Hsu's mission to save herself—and her friends—from a dangerous plot to control their minds.

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#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
January 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 9): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social Social, Low residency MFA @lindenwoodmfa.bsky.social, Get Your Creativity Back. Thx @olgasmithart.bsky.social for the illo, @sarashacter.bsky.social Nicole Krashin for the giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (1/9/26)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Thanks for the shoutout!
Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @sylvialiu.bsky.social ! Once an environmental attorney protecting the oceans, she now spins stories about nature, strong girls, and the intricacies of family and friendship.

readyourworld.org/2026-author-...

#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
January 9, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 2): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: 9 Tips for PBs, @inkedvoices.bsky.social
workshops, Social Media & Anxiety, and more. Thanks @smacquignon.bsky.social for the illustration, @vtbidania.bsky.social and Mary Ann Hake for the MG giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (1/2/26)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Stock up on your soccer books at the Barnes & Noble preorder sale! bit.ly/soccerBN

WHERE ELLA WENT @lauriemorrison.bsky.social; STEALING THE SCORE; THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY @angelacervantes.bsky.social; LUCIA'S GOALS @angelapadron.bsky.social @christinabforshay.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 26): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: Subtext; Marketing & Publicity in 2026; Storystorm w @taralazar.bsky.social, more. Thanks @emmagrahampics.bsky.social for the illustration & Heather C. Morris for the PB giveaway.
The Weekly 411 (12/26/25)
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kidlit411.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This week I got an early copy of my next MG book, Stealing the Score. What a thrill to hold the book for the first time! Can’t wait to share this World Cup themed soccer mystery with everyone on Feb 3! Here’s my unwrapping video! @marchsoloway.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social
December 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
@teresarobeson.com is the most inspiring creator I know! 🤩😻😍
How Teresa Robeson's 12 x 12 Critique Group pushed her to publishing success!

Find your own critique group in the #12x12pb #writingcommunity! Registration begins in January. Find out more at 12x12challenge.com/m...

#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #booksky @teresarobeson.com
December 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 19): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: Character Arc, Setting Media Goals, Submitting to Agents/Editors workshop w/ @hunderdown.bsky.social. Thanks @lskutscera.bsky.social for the illustration and Brittany Saulnier for the MG giveaway.
The Weekly 411 (12/19/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 12): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: @12x12challenge.bsky.social registration; Author Events 101; WRAD, more. Thanks Harvey Walls for the illustration, Ricardo Cortez and @oksanna.bsky.social for the giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (12/12/26)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 5): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentorship, PB Revision Tips, Query Letters, more. Thanks Yuliya Kalé for the illustration and @namrataag.bsky.social for the PB giveaway.
The Weekly 411 (12/5/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This is happening tomorrow…there’s still time to sign up with @inkedvoices.bsky.social
At the start of a project, are you paralyzed by the blank page? Do you have too many ideas? While drafting, are you stuck in the muddy middle?

On Dec 5, I'll share tips on pushing through creative blocks: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (free members /$25 others) @inkedvoices.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Excited to be a part of this new venture with my longtime agent @marchsoloway.bsky.social!
December 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Woo hoo! Thank you @msyingling.bsky.social for the shout out! Can't wait to share STEALING THE SCORE with readers in February!
November 2025 Reading Statistics! @sylvialiu.bsky.social @Scholastic STEALING THE SCORE (2/3/26) was my favorite of the month! MORE SPORTS BOOKS!
December 2, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Nov 28): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: Break Thru Creative Barriers; @inkedvoices.bsky.social scholarships, more. Thanks @matillustration.bsky.social for the illo, @penguinkids.bsky.social & @dellarossferreri.bsky.social for the giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (11/28/25)
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kidlit411.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The reviews are coming in, and I'm grateful that people are loving STEALING THE SCORE, my World Cup-themed mystery of a missing soccer superstar, coming out from Scholastic
on Feb 3! A 🧵

Thank you Kirkus Reviews: kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Pre-order: bit.ly/StealScore
November 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
At the start of a project, are you paralyzed by the blank page? Do you have too many ideas? While drafting, are you stuck in the muddy middle?

On Dec 5, I'll share tips on pushing through creative blocks: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (free members /$25 others) @inkedvoices.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Join us on Dec 5th for this webinar with @sylvialiu.bsky.social on unlocking creativity and pushing through creative blocks. Sylvia will be sharing exercises and lots of tips for accessing our creative mojo! app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina...
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Yes, I can't wait! #NCTE
I just finished an #NCTE2025 planning meeting with these incredible authors, and feel compelled to tell you that this Sci-fi panel is going to be 🔥🔥🔥! We’d love for you to join us this Friday! @meganefreeman.bsky.social @sylvialiu.bsky.social #bookposse
November 18, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Nov 14): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: Writing Scenes with Senses, Tabling Comic Shows, Crowdfunding webinar, more. Thanks @heatherbell37.bsky.social for the illustration, Manu Delpech and @laurenkerstein.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (11/14/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Really loved @amandaspino.bsky.social's entry!
I'm so grateful that my story The Borderland was selected in this year's Fall Writing Frenzy contest! Thank you again to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social, @lydialukidis.bsky.social and @professoraixa.bsky.social for hosting! Also, a huge thank you to @sylvialiu.bsky.social for selecting my story! #kidlit
November 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM