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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · 21d

BOOK READING ALERT!! SEP 27, 3.00 pm Santa Clara Central Park Library.
I am super excited about my next book reading event at my local library. I will be reading LIVING BRIDGES written by me, illustrated by the lovely @avanidwivedi.bsky.social

@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · 21d

BOOK READING ALERT!! SEP 27, 3.00 pm Santa Clara Central Park Library.
I am super excited about my next book reading event at my local library. I will be reading LIVING BRIDGES written by me, illustrated by the lovely @avanidwivedi.bsky.social

@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Aug 14

Excited about LIVING BRIDGES storytime at Banter Books in Fremont this Saturday, Aug 16th at 10.30 AM. If you are in the neighborhood, so stop by! I will be signing copies.

@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @avanidwivedi.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Jul 14

LIVING BRIDGES STORYTIME: Thank you for a great book reading event @lindentree.bsky.social

@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @avanidwivedi.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Jun 24

So many great activity suggestions! Thank you for your support!

JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · Jun 24

New book bud!!! “Living Bridges”
by @authorsandhya.bsky.social
illos: @avanidwivedi.bsky.social

Make a toy sized vine bridge, snack on blue worms!, and organize a cleanup all inspired by the story!

www.wineberrywoodpress.com/2025/06/23/l...

#kidlit #bookreview #booksky
@simonkids.bsky.social

Living Bridges book review and toy sized vine bridge

Toy sized vine bridges with legos and dinosaurs

A picture of the text with an illustration of blue worms next to a plate of blue jello worm snacks

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Jun 9

What a special book launch event for LIVING BRIDGES. I am still reeling from all the support and outpouring of love. To everyone instrumental in creating this book and to all my supporters THANK YOU!

@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @avanidwivedi.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

#booklaunch

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Jun 8

Book launch of LIVING BRIDGES today at Books Inc, Campbell at 2 pm. We have activities planned 🧶🌁 and a little surprise for anyone getting their copy today from the store 🦋🦋🦋😃

Spot the surprise?

@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @avanidwivedi.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social
@booksinc.bsky.social

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Jun 7

Thank you for the support! @steamteambooks.bsky.social

STEAMTeamBooks @steamteambooks.bsky.social · Jun 7

Huge congrats to STEAM Team members @authorsandhya.bsky.social & @avanidwivedi.bsky.social on the release of #LivingBridges! We love this book about community and infrastructure and keeping old traditions (and bridges!) alive. @simonkids.bsky.social #STEMed www.simonandschuster.com/books/Living...

Living Bridges

A boy learns how to care for and weave the roots of the living tree bridges in his village in India in this narrative nonfiction picture book perfe...

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Jun 5

Today is World Environment Day and a special one for me with LIVING BRIDGES just out! With this story, I hope to inspire the younger generation to find wonder in the world and take the initiative to be a global citizen.

@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @avanidwivedi.bsky.social
@ssedlib.bsky.social

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Jun 4

Thank you!

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Jun 4

Susanna Hill's Making Picture Book Magic course was a guiding force as I honed my craft. This is a full-circle moment! Happy reading!

@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @avanidwivedi.bsky.social @simonandschuster.bsky.social @simonkidsuk.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

susannahill.com/2025/06/03/t...

Tuesday Debut – Presenting Sandhya Acharya! PLUS A Giveaway!

Welcome to the first Tuesday Debut of June, everyone! It just so happens to be today’s book’s actual book birthday, so let’s celebrate! 😊 Because, as you all know, celebrations re…

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Jun 4

After years in the making, it's my book birthday today for my narrative non-fiction book - LIVING BRIDGES. Last few weeks, I have been learning (so much!) and immersing myself in the marketing of the book. My dream is to finish my middle-grade verse novel that keeps getting sidetracked!

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Jun 3

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, LIVING BRIDGES! Wishing you good things!!
You can now buy your copy in stores!

@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @avanidwivedi.bsky.social @simonandschuster.bsky.social @simonkidsuk.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

#earthday #environmentday #picturebooks #southasiankidlit

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Jun 1

Thank you so much for the feature!!
@kidlit411.bsky.social

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · May 30

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (May 30): www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-... Inside: Power of Connotation in PBs, Instagram tips, How to Tell if Criticism is Valid, more. Thanks Paula Piechna for the illustration, @authorsandhya.bsky.social‬ and @deeromito.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.

The Weekly 411 (5/30/25)

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

www.kidlit411.com

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · May 31

Awesome!

Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · May 28

@ssedlib.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · May 28

Thank you so much @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social. I had fun doing this interview

Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · May 27

Meet author @authorsandhya.bsky.social & discover her stunning, lyrical new picture book - Living Bridges. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @avanidwivedi.bsky.social Beach Lane Books @simonkids.bsky.social #interview #kidlit

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · May 20

SNEAK PEEK of my book LIVING BRIDGES. Coming soon!!

@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @avanidwivedi.bsky.social @simonandschuster.bsky.social @simonkidsuk.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

#environment #greensteam #southasiankidlit #naturelovers #educators #librarians

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · May 1

Thank you @indiawest.bsky.social for this feature!

@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @avanidwivedi.bsky.social @simonandschuster.bsky.social @simonkidsuk.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

IndiaWest @indiawest.bsky.social · Apr 29

Californian Sandhya Acharya’s Book Inspires Environmental Awareness In Young Readers

Full Story: indiawest.com/californian-...

#SandhyaAcharya #EnvironmentalAwareness #YoungReaders #InspiringYouth #ClimateChangeEducation #BookLaunch #EcoFriendlyKids #StorytimeInspiration

Californian Sandhya Acharya’s Book Inspires Environmental Awareness In Young Readers - IndiaWest Journal News

Californian Sandhya Acharya’s Book Inspires Environmental Awareness In Young Readers.

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Apr 2

Thank you!!

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Apr 2

It’s unboxing time for LIVING BRIDGES

➡️ Preorders open!

@avanidwivedi.bsky.social
@simonandschuster.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#amwriting #k12education #educators #southasiankidlit #librarians #nature #greensteam #pbgalaxy25

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Feb 6

Friends, Barnes and Noble has a preorder sale ongoing for premium and rewards members. Be sure to check it out!
Your early support matters!

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/living-bri...

#BNPreorder #barnesandnoble #livingbridges #steameducation #kidlit #southasiankidlit #picturebook #naturelovers

Living Bridges: The Hidden World of India's Woven Trees|Hardcover

A boy learns how to care for and weave the roots of the living tree bridges in his village in India in this narrative nonfiction picture book perfect for fans of We Are Water Protectors and The Tree L...

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Jillian Heise @heisereads.bsky.social · Jan 9

The devastation from wildfires can be hard to fathom. These books can help young people process what's happening.

📙They Hold the Line: Wildfires, Wildlands, and the Firefighters Who Brave Them
📗What to Bring
📘I Am the Storm
📕Wildfire!

Thoughts with those on the front lines fighting to save.🙏🏻

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Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Jan 10

Yup

Sandra Newman @sannewman.bsky.social · Jan 9

Writing tip: After you finish, go back & cut all the adverbs. Then all the adjectives. Then all the other words. Eat the paper. Now you're free.

Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social · Oct 1

So excited about this!!

Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · Sep 25

🤝 DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🤝

EVERYWHERE I CALL HOME by @authorsandhya.bsky.social a picture book about a girl's discovery that home is more than the fog-filled redwoods and snow-filled peaks of her neighborhood in America or the Gulmohar blooms and peacocks' monsoon dance at her family's home in India.

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