Sylvia Chen 余愛莉

🤩📚🌟 So happy to share this next #PBStudyBuddy feature for BENEATH THE SAME ROUND MOON, WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL, and BROKEN. Love these stellar picture books! 💫 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky *For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

🌟🗳️💫 Will you vote? SPARKLES FOR SUNNY is up for the 2026 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award in the Atlantic Division. First round voting is open through June 22. Thank you if you vote! 🥰 Thank you if you vote! www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite @scbwi.bsky.social #SCBWINJ @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

👩🏻‍🏫📚👥Going to the NJ SCBWI conference this Sun, June 7? I’m presenting two workshops—Secret Writing Tricks, and Let’s Chat About Swag: Recommended Practices for Picture Book Promo. Hope to see you if you go! #SCBWINJ @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

🥳📚🤩For my next storytime before school's out, I’m at Chatterbox Books in South Orange, NJ! I'll read both Tricky Chopsticks & Sparkles for Sunny, with chopsticks challenges, swag & book signing! #ChatterboxBooks @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🥳🥢🎉I had an amazing time doing a TRICKY CHOPSTICKS storytime w/STEM activities—chopsticks challenges + 3D lucky star origami—at my local Millburn Library! Thanks to all who came plus the librarian hosts & teen volunteers!🥰 @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social @millburnlibrary.bsky.social

🥳🥢📙 I’m super thrilled to visit my very own local Millburn Library in NJ this Thurs May 28 4-5:15pm with a TRICKY CHOPSTICKS storytime and STEM activities (chopsticks challenges + 3D lucky star origami). All are welcome! @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social @millburnlibrary.bsky.social

😍🥢🪭🥳 I had a blast holding a double storytime for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS and SPARKLES FOR SUNNY at #WordsonWarren in NYC, followed by a fun chopsticks challenge and sparkly fan craft, plus book signing and swag handouts! Thank you for hosting me and a heartfelt thanks to all who came! 🤩✨

🤩📚😍 Happy to share this next #PBStudyBuddy feature for BECOMING BOBA, MY AMERICA BLOOMS, and TOGETHER WE REMEMBER. Check out these incredible books! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit *For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

🤩💫🌟 I had the most *stellar* time at the @goldcoastbkfair reading SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! Loved being a part of this amazing event close to my childhood home! @penguinkids.bsky.social #GoldCoastBookFair #TheodoresBooks #HeatherEng #RobCameron #HyewonYum @dellarossferreri.bsky.social #SueHodara

📙🥢🥳 I love doing library events! Thank you #NorwoodPublicLibrary for hosting me. It was so fun to read TRICKY CHOPSTICKS, answer Q&A, run chopsticks challenges, and sign a copy someone brought plus hand out swag. Hope you all enjoyed! @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

📚💖🤩 So very happy to uplift these *fabulous* picture books with #PBStudyBuddy: I AM A BON DANCER, CAN YOU IMAGINE?, and BINNA’S DALGONA. Please share and support them too! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky *For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

📣📕🎉 UPDATE! I’ll be at Norwood Public Library, Gold Coast Book Fair, Words on Warren, Millburn Library, Chatterbox Books, and the SCBWI NJ conference with SPARKLES FOR SUNNY & TRICKY CHOPSTICKS these May/June dates! Would love to see you if you can come to any of these events!

🤩📚🥳 It was the *BEST* at Hudson Children’s Book Festival today! So non-stop, I didn’t have a chance to take pics or videos, but I LOVED running my book activities, chatting with attendees & signing lots of books! @penguinkids.bsky.social #thaimyphuong @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

📣📕🖊️🎉 I'll be at Hudson Children's Book Festival, Gold Coast Book Fair, Words on Warren, & Millburn Library with lots of book fun for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY & TRICKY CHOPSTICKS in May! Please come if you can! @penguinkids.bsky.social #thaimyphuong @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

📚🤩 Thrilled to share three #PBStudyBuddy features here: MR. CHOW’S NIGHT MARKET, IGGY WHO BREATHES FIRE, and I’M SORRY YOU GOT MAD. Love these fantastic picture books! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky *For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

📚💖 Sharing 3 more #PBStudyBuddy reviews for JIM! Six True Stories About One Great Artist: James Marshall, SQUAWK OF SPANISH, and NOODLES ON A BICYCLE. All such fabulous reads! 📚👍🏼

🌟📚🌟 Another stellar trio for this #PBStudyBuddy feature! A RAKHI FOR RAKESH, ONLY, and GOOD BOOKS FOR BAD CHILDREN. Hope you enjoy these picture books too! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky *For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

🏃🏻‍♀️😍 Here's how I walked to sign SPARKLES FOR SUNNY at 9 stores in lower NYC! Loved making the rounds to support local bookstores! 🥰 @penguinkids.bsky.social #thaimyphuong #yuandmebooks #mcnallyjackson #wordsonwarren #pearlrivermart @strandbooks.com #bnunionsqnyc @booksofwonder.bsky.social

📚💗💫 Next up, #PBStudyBuddy book love for: MAYBE JUST ASK ME!, THE SHADOW AND THE GHOST, & SONG AFTER SONG—all such awe-inspiring books! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky @kdmaz.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @levinequerido.bsky.social @juliefhedlund.bsky.social

😲🥢📙🤩 Oh wow! I found out PA students chose TRICKY CHOPSTICKS as the Primary Winner for the 2025-2026 Keystone to Reading Book Award. *Thank you* to all who voted—I’m thrilled you loved it as your top pick! @simonkids.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social #keystonestateliteracy

🥳🌟 I *Ioved* hosting kids’ activities for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS & SPARKLES FOR SUNNY, signing books, & more at the 2026 Poughkeepsie Children’s Book Festival, *thank you*! #poklibny @merrittbookstore.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

📚🌟Happy to share the next new #PBStudyBuddy 3x3x3 feature with: MY BACKYARD USED TO BE, WILL AND KRILL, & AND THEN CAME YOU!🤩📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social @staceybyer.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @christinashawn.bsky.social @chroniclebooks.bsky.social

📚💖🌟 I’m excited to share the 1st official #PBStudyBuddy feature in the new 3x3x3 format with: JEONG IS JEONG, A SEASON FOR FISHIN’, and BEFORE I LIVED HERE. Check out these FAB books! 🤩📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky *For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

🥢🥰 Wishing a sweet and Happy 2nd Birthday to TRICKY CHOPSTICKS!!! Here’s a fun lookback by cheery balloon moments—from the launch, to many 1sts, plus a west-to-east-coast move—too much to capture and more to come. Thank you all for your amazing support throughout! 🤩🌟

🎉It's HERE! A *new* #PBStudyBuddy format with examples via my PBs TRICKY CHOPSTICKS & SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! Hope you like this new setup—let's uplift more #Kidlit!🥰💫 @simonkids.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social #thaimyphuong

😲🥢📙📹📺 Can't believe the local news showed up at my Pine Road Elem. author visit for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS (with a sweet cameo of SPARKLES FOR SUNNY)—so cool! Thanks @6abcactionnews.bsky.social for such a fun feature! @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

🤩🥢🥳 I had the *best* visit at Pine Road Elem. in PA Friday! Loved meeting with all your amazing students+signing so many copies of TRICKY CHOPSTICKS & SPARKLES FOR SUNNY. Thank you! @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @doylestownbookshop.bsky.social

🥢🧧🥳So excited—I’ll be at the 2026 Poughkeepsie Children’s Book Festival 3/28! Can’t wait to chat w/attendees about TRICKY CHOPSTICKS & SPARKLES FOR SUNNY, hand out swag, and run a fun activity too. See you there!💫 @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🥳🥢🧧🤩 It was a joy joining Pearl River Mart's fab Lunar New Year Extravaganza! Loved sharing SPARKLES FOR SUNNY & TRICKY CHOPSTICKS here to wrap up LNY this year! 🌟 @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social #PearlRiverMart @djablosauce.bsky.social

☺️🥢🧧🥳I lucked out with a cozy storytime at #BNMorrisPlains for Sparkles for Sunny & Tricky Chopsticks before the blizzard hit! Had a very fun time with families and chatting with lovely B&N staff. Thank you all! @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🥢🧧🌟 Happy Lunar New Year! I celebrated with a super sparkly (and fully booked!) storytime at the ever-lovely Beacon Hill Books! Loved signing books and giving lucky hongbao+swag. Thank you!!! 🤩 #BeaconHillBooks @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🥰🥢🧧🌟 It was my absolute honor to do the first storytime ever at The MIT Press Bookstore! Thank you for hosting me so warmly as an MIT family affiliate, and *thank you* to all who came today! @mitpress.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

🤩🥢🧧🥰💫 It felt magical at Boston Public Library as a special guest author for their Sunday storytime! Loved reading to littles+their adults there! @bpl.boston.gov @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social @ediblewords.bsky.social @superbonart.bsky.social

😍🧧🥢🥳 I had the *best* time at #ParksideBookshop with a SPARKLES FOR SUNNY+TRICKY CHOPSTICKS storytime with chopsticks challenges! Met new fans and even reunited with dear friends after 16 years. Thank you ALL!!! 🥰 @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🥳🧧🥢💫🎉I have Boston+Cambridge storytime events soon for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY & some TRICKY CHOPSTICKS too! Come if you can—all are welcome! @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social #parksidebookshop @bpl.boston.gov #mitpressbookstore #beaconhillbooksandcafe

🤩🧧🥳 It was my honor to join Parsippany Library’s Lunar New Year Celebration with SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! Here’s a 1-min recap of the 2-hour event. So many joy-filled performances, wow! @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @aapinewjersey.org

🧧🌟📕 I’m looking forward to sharing SPARKLES FOR SUNNY and running a sparkly lucky red envelope craft at Parsippany Library’s 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration this Saturday 2/7/26! Come celebrate LNY with us! @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong #ParsippanyLibrary #Kidlit #AAPI

🤩📕📙 Loved reading SPARKLES FOR SUNNY and TRICKY CHOPSTICKS for #WRAD2026 & answering fun, inspiring Qs! Started with a school in Uzbekistan, then 8 schools in 5 states (NJ/NY/CA/MI/MO). Can’t wait 'til next year! @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🌟🧧🧧🌟Absolutely *adored* my double lucky storytime+crafts with Joyce Wan at Indigo Short Hills on Saturday! We had the most incredible turnout—a *SUPER* heartfelt thanks to everyone who came and supported us! 🥳🥳🥳 @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong #IndigoShortHills @joycewanbooks.bsky.social

📣 Excited to share the announcement that I'm a 2026 @PBRisingStars mentor for the 5th and final year! See pbrisingstars.com/mentors for more info on this incredible program, and my full mentor profile at pbrisingstars.com/sylvia. Good luck if you submit! 💫 #PBRisingStars #Kidlit

🤩🧧🌟 It was such an honor to have a special SPARKLES FOR SUNNY storytime + craft at The Strand on Saturday, and sign in their Autograph Alley too (with my editor and fellow author also—wow!). Always feeling grateful. @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @strandbooks.com

💫🧧🫶 I had the best time at my Meet & Greet+Signing for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY at the oh-so-wonderful Yu & Me Books in NYC Chinatown!!! So many warm highlights to share here, loved it so very much!! Thank you to all who came and supported! 🥳 @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong #YuandMeBooks

🥳🧧💫UPDATE! *More* Jan/Feb events through Lunar New Year—in NYC, NJ + Boston if you want to join the cheery fun for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY. @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong #YuandMeBooks @strandbooks.com #IndigoShortHills #ParksideBookshop #BeaconHillBooks #ParsippanyLibrary #NCTE_AsAm_Caucus

🎉🧧🌟 I’m excited to share some Jan/Feb event info for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY, with NYC bookstore visits, #WRAD (virtual), and even a LNY event in NJ! Please join if you can—I’d love to see you! @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong #YuandMeBooks @strandbooks.com #ParsippanyLibrary

🖊️🇯🇵 💫🎉YAY! I signed copies of SPARKLES FOR SUNNY at Books Kinokuniya in Tokyo! Such an honor to sign my second book at this amazing, super-welcoming bookstore! Want a signed copy with a special gold seal? It’s near Takashimaya Times Square! @kinobkt.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

🎁 It's a Super Review Giveaway for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! Want to ask your own AMA question & see answers for all Qs submitted -PLUS- a chance to win your choice of a 3-PB-ranking w/high-level notes, 1:1 AMA, or even 30-min virtual class visit? Enter by January 14, 2026. Thanks for your super support!🥳

🤩💫😍SPARKLES FOR SUNNY is a January/February Kids’ Indie Next List Pick! A super sparkly *THANK YOU* to @americanbookseller.bsky.social and all the wonderful bookstores nationwide who chose this book. My heart is bursting—this is such an absolute honor! @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong #Kidlit

🥳😍✨ Here’s the recap for my SPARKLES FOR SUNNY launch at Watchung Booksellers! I *adored* holding the very first storytime, seeing sweet fans craft sparkly lucky red envelopes, and signing with smiles. Thank you to all who came and those who cheered with us in spirit too! @penguinkids.bsky.social

🤩✨💫 Look at this “Highly Recommended” review by School Library Journal for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! This is such an honor when industry reviews can feel elusive to receive—let alone a stellar recommendation like this one. *Thank you* to @slj.com! 🥳🌟 @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

✨📕🧧🥳You're invited to my launch party for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY this Sunday 12/7 2pm at #WatchungBooksellers with storytime+sparkly craft, shiny swag plus book signing. Perfect for a fun kid outing or to get a cheery holiday gift! RSVP if you can/walk-ins welcome! @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

💫📦😍 Oh my stars… this is what happens when you get your author copies and do one video take in a rush before school pickup—you say “it’s *so* beautiful” over and over because… it’s *so* beautiful!!! Hope you enjoy this sneak peek of SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! ✨💖✨ @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

🤩🥢🥳*LOVED* being at the 19th annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair today—chatting with so many kids, families, and fans, plus reuniting with and meeting cool #kidlit peeps! *THANK YOU* for a fab time! #kidlit @brooklynmuseum.org #loftypigeonbooks @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

📝🥢 📙👩🏻‍🏫 Do you know anyone who’d be interested in a library workshop for kids 9+yo about the secret writing tricks I used to create TRICKY CHOPSTICKS? I’m hosting this fun session on Monday, Nov 10 @ 6pm at the Lake Hiawatha Branch! #LakeHiawathaBranch @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🥢📚🥳I’m thrilled to be part of the 19th annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair this Sunday with nearly 50 authors+illustrators! If you’re around, please drop by—I’ll be chatting, signing TRICKY CHOPSTICKS, & giving out fun swag! #kidlit @brooklynmuseum.org @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🌟✨🤩 Love this glowing Publishers Weekly review for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story. So excited it’ll be out in the world soon on December 2, 2025. Hope you enjoy this shiny new book when it comes out. Thank you @publisherswkly.bsky.social! 💫 @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

😍🥢🫶Love how TRICKY CHOPSTICKS builds cultural pride for kids who use chopsticks *a lot*! Signed this copy at #YOBookFest and already got to see these amazing chopstick skills in action! Thank you @danakramaroff.bsky.social for your support & sharing!!🤩 @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🤩🥢🥳The inaugural YO! Book Fest blew me away! *Thank you* to the cool kids and families I met plus endless thanks to the #YOBookFest organizers, #ChildrensBookWorld, sponsors, & volunteers who made the day pure magic. #KeystoneStateLiteracy #yobookfest @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🎶🥳Here's a fantastic #PBStudyBuddy review for you: ADELA'S MARIACHI BAND. This picture book is such a fun read-aloud full of expressive onomatopoeia. Love it!📚👍 #PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky #AdelasMariachiBand #DeniseVega @denisevegabooks.bsky.social #ErikaRodriguezMedina @charlesbridge.bsky.social

🥳🥢📚The first ever YO! Book Fest in the greater Philly area is this Saturday! I’m joining with TRICKY CHOPSTICKS for a fun 11am chopstick challenge station, and signing books w/swag all day long. Hope to see you there! #KeystoneStateLiteracy #yobookfest @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

😲🥢🤩 I’m so grateful 3 states—Pennsylvania, Maine, & Virginia—nominated TRICKY CHOPSTICKS in their 2025-2026 lists of top 10 picture books. Can’t wait to see how students vote. It’s already such an honor! #KeystoneStateLiteracy #yobookfest #chickadeeawardnominee #VAReads @SimonKIDS @ssedlib @wenfancy

🌟🥢🥳I adored signing copies of TRICKY CHOPSTICKS, handing out swag, giving chopsticks demos, running chopstick challenges, and chatting with fellow #Kidlit at the #WarwickBookFestival! Thanks ALL who organized, volunteered, and attended! @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🌟🥢🤩 Look at this gorgeous trophy! I’m still so very honored that TRICKY CHOPSTICKS is the 2025 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award *WINNER* (Atlantic Division)! Thank you all who voted—this award means the *world*! 🥰🫶🥳 @scbwi.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🤩📚🥳 I’m super excited and honored to be at the #WarwickBookFestival one week from today! I’ll be signing TRICKY CHOPSTICKS, giving out fun swag, and running chopstick challenges for all attending. It’s going to be the best time, hope to see you there! @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🤩📕💝 I adore the layering in this #PBStudyBuddy feature, SAMI’S SPECIAL GIFT, its full-hearted arc, and all the darling art which brings this book to delightful life. A wonderful read! 📚👍 #PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky #SamisSpecialGift @moyuksel.bsky.social #HuseyinSonmezay @charlesbridge.bsky.social

🌟🥢🥳 I LOVED being in the *Brooklyn Book Festival* with TRICKY CHOPSTICKS this weekend! Here’s a recap—it was all joy being with cool kids and families and so many amazing #kidlit creators! A HUGE THANKS to all! @bkbookfest.bsky.social #loftypigeonbooks @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

📙💓This next #PBStudyBuddy feature shines for representing kids who help translate for their families, showing how we need to connect with, understand, and advocate for kids more.📚👍🏼#PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky #TheInterpreter #OliviaAbtahi #MonicaArnaldo @penguinkids.bsky.social *pbstudybuddy.com

📚🤩🥳I'll be at the *Brooklyn Book Festival* with TRICKY CHOPSTICKS, Sat. 9/20 1-2pm for a fun storytime, demo, & chopstick challenges for all levels, plus a book signing 2-2:30pm with cute swag. Hope to see you! @bkbookfest.bsky.social #loftypigeonbooks @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

💖🥳 I'm trying a new video review format! I *adore* how ANOTHER WORD FOR NEIGHBOR builds a sweet friendship between little kids and their older neighbor through humor and caring sharing. 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky @angelaphamkrans.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @harperkids.bsky.social

🥳🌟🤩Want SUPER-swag for pre-ordering SPARKLES FOR SUNNY by December 2, 2025? Check out the super-goodies if you order via my local bookstore #WatchungBooksellers! Or if you pre-order elsewhere, fill out the special swag form at sparklesforsunny.com. Thank you! @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

💚📗✨#PBStudyBuddy is back! Full of heart, THE JADE BRACELET shines for its celebration of treasured traditions and meaningful moments and memories which help shape our sense of identity.🌟📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky #TheJadeBracelet @hellomrsdinh.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social

🤩💟✨Look what I got made in NYC for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY—a custom rubber stamp at *the* Casey Rubber Stamps shop! Such a cool place, loved chatting with fab owner John. Huge thanks to #ThaiMyPhuong for the stellar design, can't wait to use the stamp soon...! 🥰 @penguinkids.bsky.social

😍💫✨Feeling lucky! My editor offered to send an extra early copy of SPARKLES FOR SUNNY so I could see for the first time! It’s all so GORGEOUS!!!💖 See sparklesforsunny.com for how to pre-order author-signed copies with special swag by 12/2/25! @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

📚🤩Just heard—TRICKY CHOPSTICKS is the recommended Elementary picture book for May in NEA’s Read Across America 2025-2026 calendar, with an in-depth educators guide. My heartfelt thanks to NEA for this honor! @neatoday.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🤩😍 Ahhh, look at this oh-so-delightful review of SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! *Thank you* #Kirkus for such lovely cheer for our book! ✨💫🌟 Full review: kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/sylvia-chen/sparkles-for-sunny See sparklesforsunny.com for special pre-order swag! @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

🤩🥳💫I'm beyond thrilled to share TRICKY CHOPSTICKS is the 2025 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award *WINNER* (Atlantic Division)! Thank you to everyone who voted and all who've supported #TrickyChopsticks!!!🥢📕🌟 @scbwi.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social #SCBWI #SCBWI25CK #CrystalKiteAward

😲Whoa! I had no idea *the* Adam Rex would create this iconic #kidlit reveal for the Brooklyn Book Festival, incl. a sign w/my name! SO EXCITED to be part of BKBF's 20th anniversary, hope to see you there!🥳 @bkbookfest.bsky.social @adamrex.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🤩🥳TRICKY CHOPSTICKS is an SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards 2025 Finalist in the Atlantic Division! Such an honor—if you're an SCBWI member, I'd love if you can help vote for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS this finalist round by July 19, 2025. *Thank you*! @scbwi.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🥳 Want to see kickoff pics/vids for the TRICKY CHOPSTICKS StoryWalk at Watchung Park, NJ? We got rained out the day kids had no school, but had a lovely time w/some sweet littles the next sunny day! 🥢📙💖😎 #Kidlit #JudyWestonGarden #MontclairPublicLibrary @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

💚So happy to share—TRICKY CHOPSTICKS is in StoryWalk form at Watchung Park, NJ all summer long! Come join our kickoff June 10 at 10:30am w/an interactive storytime+fun+swag for kids!🥢📙🥳 #Kidlit #JudyWestonGarden #MontclairPublicLibrary #AAPINewJersey @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🎈🥢🥳 I'm stoked to do TWO super storytimes for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS in Boston this Saturday 5/31! 10am at #ParksideBookshop and 3pm at #BeaconHillBooks! Thrilled to bring swag & chopsticks fun to Beantown—hope you can join if you're nearby! @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social #kidlit

💖🤩 I love the ultimate joy captured and treasured in BHANGRA BOOGIE. This is such a delightful picture book that makes you want to dance along as you read! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky #BhangraBoogie #HenaKhan #SandhyaPrabhat @harperkids.bsky.social *For more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

🌟📘I adore FOREVER AND ALWAYS—what an incredible book crafted with much-needed care, heart, and thoughtful action. Highly recommended! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky #ForeverandAlways #BrittanyJThurman @brittanyjthurman.bsky.social #ShamarKnightJustice @harperkids.bsky.social *pbstudybuddy.com

😍💖🤩 I wholeheartedly recommend TOTO for how it thoughtfully and lovingly encourages self-acceptance, especially for a facial feature that may cause self-consciousness for a child. Love this much-needed picture book! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky #TOTO #HyewonYum @holidayhouse.bsky.social

🤩😋😍 I love the inviting, inspiring account presented in A BANQUET FOR CECILIA. Such an insightful read for how she impacted how Chinese Food is seen (and eaten) in America! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky #ABanquetforCecilia #JulieLeung #MelissaIwai @littlebrownyr.bsky.social *pbstudybuddy.com

📕💖 I adore all the alliteration, assonance, & humor+heart in THE WEDDING SHOE SNATCH. Such an entertaining read for kids with a fun Indian wedding tradition! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky #TheWeddingShoeSnatch #MadhuMessenger #DarshikaVarma @albertwhitman.bsky.social *pbstudybuddy.com

🤩I marvel at the ever-empowering perspective presented in THEY BUILT ME FOR FREEDOM. Love the incredibly well-crafted writing plus art in this picture book!👏 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky #TheyBuiltMeForFreedom @tonyaellisbooks.bsky.social @knotwritenow.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social

🥢🥳 Near Hudson, NY on May 3? Join me & over 75 #Kidlit authors & illustrators at the 14th Annual Hudson Children’s Book Festival! I'll be signing copies of TRICKY CHOPSTICKS & handing out special swag. It’s going to be so fun! @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🥢🍴💛 I adore how THE BLUE BOWL captures the experience of enjoying a mix of favorite foods from multiple cultures including your own. This is such a darling book! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky #TheBlueBowl #FloLeung @owlkids.bsky.social *For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

👩🏻‍🏫 I started #PBStudyBuddy* in late 2022 to help uplift #Kidlit creators—especially those traditionally underrepresented in publishing including #BIPOC & #AAPI. So glad to see these %s for the 181 picture books I’ve featured so far. Which PBs are your faves? Please tag+share if you can! 📚👍🏼 #Edusky

🧩🥢🥳Discovered over Spring Break—online puzzling fun for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS! Thank you @teachingbooks.bsky.social for helping teachers+readers to enjoy books more! Fellow #Kidlit creators: Check if your book has these puzzles too!🤗 @simonkids.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🍝♥️ MEATBALLS FOR GRANDPA resonates for its comforting approach to dementia—such an effective balm for those experiencing this in their family. So well done! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky #MeatballsForGrandpa @thefelttippen.bsky.social @jsinquett.bsky.social @amazonpublishing.bsky.social

🤩🌟 There’s so much to admire in MIGUEL MUST FIGHT!, especially the encouragement to stay true to yourself despite what others dictate. Such a delightful book! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky #MIGUELMUSTFIGHT @jamieofelia.bsky.social #SaraPalacios @littlebrownyr.bsky.social *pbstudybuddy.com

🥢🗓️✅🤗Save these May Dates if you’re nearby for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS! 5/3: I'll be at #HudsonChildrensBookFestival 5/31: I'll be in Boston for a *super storytime day*—10am at #ParksideBookshop & 3pm at #BeaconHillBooks! @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social #Kidlit

📙🤭🤩 I find THE THREE LITTLE TARDIGRADES irresistible for its quirky humor, stellar storytelling, entertaining info & delightful illustrations. This is such a brilliant picture book! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky #SandraFay @henryholtbooks.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social *pbstudybuddy.com